Overview:

This session provides a practical overview of sustainable construction practices and trends, covering the concepts and terminology increasingly expected in client and industry conversations.

This session provides an operational overview of sustainable construction practices and trends; it does not constitute certification guidance for programs such as LEED, nor does it represent engineering-level environmental assessment. Attendees will build working familiarity with the concepts and vocabulary of sustainable construction, positioning them to engage credibly in client and industry conversations on the topic.

Why you should Attend: Firms that lack even a foundational awareness of sustainable construction concepts increasingly find themselves excluded from bid conversations where environmental performance is a stated client priority, regardless of their capability in other respects. Building foundational awareness now positions your firm to engage credibly in these conversations, rather than scrambling to catch up once a client specifically asks. This session gives your team that foundational awareness.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Why sustainability has become a mainstream expectation in US construction
• Core concepts and terminology used in sustainable construction conversations
• Common green building practices and their practical business rationale
• How sustainability considerations are increasingly factored into bid decisions
• Building foundational awareness ahead of client-specific sustainability requirements
• Common misconceptions about sustainable construction and cost
• Positioning your firm credibly in sustainability-focused client conversations
• Where to pursue further, certification-specific training if desired

• Project Managers
• Construction Directors
• Business Development Leaders
• Preconstruction Managers
• Business Owners
• Program Managers