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SUMMARY:Building Projects 101: Planning & Working with Contractors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. \nWhether 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. \nPotential topics include: \n\nDefining project goals and scope\nDeveloping Requests for Proposals (RFPs)\nEvaluating contractor bids and selecting a team\nManaging contractors throughout construction\nIncorporating sustainability and resilience into projects\nAvoiding common pitfalls and keeping projects on track from start to finish.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_align=”center” text_align=”center” shape_top_height=”150″ shape_bottom_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]Register for Free![/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/building-projects-101-planning-working-with-contractors/
LOCATION:Glen Foerd\, 5001 Grant Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Better Buildings Hub (BBH),Climate Ready Capital Projects (CRCP)
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