★2 AIA LUs, 4 Phius CEUs for in-person and virtual attendees; 3 GBCI CEs approved for in-person participants only.
Join GBU’s Lehigh Valley Community for an insightful event on Embodied Carbon– exactly what it means and its impact on sustainable development in the area & beyond. Discover how this critical aspect of construction and design influences our environment and future. Engage with industry leaders & experts as they share innovative strategies and solutions for reducing embodied carbon emissions. The lineup of esteemed speakers promises diverse perspectives and actionable insights.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for our communities!
A free tour of ATAS International’s Manufacturing Facility is offered following the program to all in-person attendees, worth 1.5 AIA LUs. Folks are encouraged to sign up for the tour in advance via the sign up form that will be included in the email confirmation following event registration. Contact Alicia (ahamilton@greenbuildingunited.org) with questions.
8:00am – Registration & Breakfast
8:30am – GBU Introduction | Green Building United Staff
8:40am – USGBC Introduction | Tia Metzger, USGBC
8:45am – Host Welcome, Metal Panel Manufacturing | LeeAnn Slattery, ATAS International
9:00am – Embodied Carbon: Challenges and Opportunities | Chris Magwood, Rocky Mountain Institute
9:40am – Means to Reduce Global Warming Potential & Embodied Carbon in Concrete & Cement | Steve Somerville, Heidelberg Materials
10:05am – The Carbon Impact of Wood | Shannon Williams, WoodWorks
10:30am – Hempcrete | Cameron McIntosh, Americhanvre
10:55am – Industry Trends | Larry Eighmy, The Stone House Group
11:20am – Q&A and Networking
11:50am – Closing Remarks | GBU Lehigh Valley Community