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Building Projects 101: Planning & Working with Contractors

October 1 @ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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Breakfast and registration will open at 9:00 AM.

The Climate Ready Capital Projects (CRCP) Program and the Better Building Hub invite community-based organizations to join us for a Contractor Navigation Workshop designed to help organizations confidently plan, procure, and manage building improvement projects.

Whether you’re planning energy upgrades, resilience projects, accessibility improvements, or other capital investments, working with contractors can feel overwhelming. Participants will also enjoy a catered breakfast and coffee while connecting with peers and project experts.This workshop will provide practical guidance on navigating the process. We’re planning a mix of expert panel discussions, peer learning, and interactive workshop activities.

Potential topics include:

  • Defining project goals and scope
  • Developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Evaluating contractor bids and selecting a team
  • Managing contractors throughout construction
  • Incorporating sustainability and resilience into projects
  • Avoiding common pitfalls and keeping projects on track from start to finish.
Register for Free!

Funding Acknowledgment: The Climate Ready Capital Projects (CRCP) Program and Better Buildings Hub are made possible through the generous support of the William Penn Foundation and the Green Family Foundation. We gratefully acknowledge their investment in supporting community organizations and equitable, sustainable building improvements across the region.

 

Property ADA Constraints: Glen Foerd’s Main House is a turn-of-the-century mansion built before accessibility was considered for those of us who use a wheelchair, cane, crutches, or a walker. That said, we do everything we can to help everyone enjoy the Main House and grounds with as few obstacles as possible.
Any guest who arrives — whether in a wheelchair or using a cane/walker — will be directed to a lift that will bring them to Glen Foerd’s wrap-around porch. There is one step up to enter the front door of the mansion. Guests using wheelchairs should proceed around the porch, where a ramp will be set up to provide access to the main floor of the Mansion. There is a restroom on the main floor, but it is not ADA-Compliant. There is an ADA-Compliant portable toilet outside the tent behind the Mansion.

Details

Organisers

  • Better Buildings Hub
  • Climate Ready Capital Projects (CRCP)

Venue

  • Glen Foerd
  • 5001 Grant Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19114 United States     + Google Map