Understanding what is important to include on your Construction Documents is key to a successful bid and proper construction detailing. Taking lessons learned from hundreds of projects, we will identi ...

MWBEs, join us to explore what it takes to finance international construction/infrastructure projects in today’s global economy.  Considering that 95% of the worlds spending power is outside of the Un ...

•    Understand how three different contractors are navigating the myriad health and wellness requirements on various projects with differing rating system. •    Projects seeking health transparency a ...

Securing funding for energy efficiency upgrades can be challenging for public agencies with an aging building portfolio One solution is to utilize the Federal, State and local funds available for appl ...

Through the presentation of 4 case studies, we will review the challenges of converting secular and non-traditional buildings into residential use.  We will explore the physical, governmental and code ...

In this session, you will hear about the real-life case studies of Phil’s work in positioning brands to stand out in their markets. You will learn the key attributes of a successful marketing strategy that aligns with the needs of your sales teams while creating a distinct message for your brand.

Foundational influence of LEED in creating the green building industry Potential schism created by divergence of Health and Sustainability Are we moving the needle on sustainability?  See how we are! ...

1/2 of annual electricity operational budget must be put towards annual capital solar installation budget (can be financed through PPA) to get to 100% solar installed in 20 years Employee retention in ...

Success in the urgent campaign to mitigate climate change hinges on our ability to “strand” fossil fuels underground—by ending carbon consumption altogether by mid-century. We need to reinvest in our ...

Abstract A responsive approach to value engineering during the different stages of interior construction projects. Learning Objectives Identify improved strategies for initial project budgeting Evalua ...

Complexity of super and mega tall buildings Intricacies of client teams Acceleration of project schedule Refinement on enclosure systems

Learn how to create buildings, infrastructure and communities that are more resilient to natural disasters Learn how to retrofit existing buildings and infrastructure against disasters and increase th ...

Defining affordable housing, the history of affordable housing, and how to address affordable housing in the City of Chicago. What are Equitable Transit Developments (TODs) and how is the City of Chic ...

This presentation will provide an overview of water-neutral development policies and the tool the Alliance for Water Efficiency and its project partners developed to assist communities in creating new ...

Define of Engineered Wood Products and Mass Timber construction.  Examine the advantages and challenges of Mass Timber construction.     Explore the most relevant national and international Mass Timbe ...

Value of Running 4D Models Simple Explanation of Process Assembling a federated model in Navisworks Collecting objects into selection sets Simple edits in MS Project Importing to Navisworks, Connectin ...

In 2015, SmithGroup’s Chicago office began a programming and design process to build out their new office space in the Jewelers Building at 35 E. Wacker Drive. Extensive internal charrettes, evaluatio ...

USGBC just celebrated its 25th anniversary and with that, the many positive impacts the LEED rating system has produced for the build environment.  We have recently released LEED v4.1, USGBC’s most co ...

OSHA’s Balanced Approach: Strong Enforcement + Effective Outreach What to Expect When Inspected National Initiatives and Compliance Assistance

Design freedom with solid state sources Factors to watch when designing with LEDs Using Lighting for Non-Visual Applications

One of our nation’s top priorities today is cyber security. To be able to accomplish this objective, we need high-tech, operations facilities with cutting edge technologies coupling with top security ...

We explore how much green infrastructure, and in what spatial layouts, is needed to effectively address urban flooding. There are thresholds below which green infrastructure is overwhelmed, and thresh ...

This story will map the process that Leopardo Companies went through with construction of the base building to design and construction of its new Chicago office (seeking WELL and LEED v4 Silver certif ...

Presenting research on Sustainability Strategy and Reporting in Building Sector Demonstrating connection between Sustainability Strategy and Reporting to financial performance Demonstrating connection ...

Abstract: The AEC industry relies on multiple processes and solutions to design, build and manage projects. Though the business model might suggest that streamlining the software packages a firm uses ...

Asbestos Introduction Where is Asbestos Found in Construction Regulatory Requirements What Should You Do? Asbestos Awareness Training Questions/Answers

Challenges to implementing high-performance design in affordable housing Resources and Programs Available 3 Case Studies – Lawson House (Chicago), Granite City Green Communities (Granite City), Broadw ...

Regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building's generator from performing its essential job to provide power to equipment, devices and lighting.  A defective generator can result in ...