Sponsored by Pioneer Millworks. See where all of the action takes place! Join our team for a tour of Pioneer Millworks NY wood mill, from the reclaimed wood yard to high-tech finishing and milling tooling. Explore the many ways to put wood back into use, ensuring the natural carbon sequestration continues for years to come.

Sponsored by Local Wood WORKS and New England Forestry Foundation. Meet some people working to make it easier for you to source lumber locally and to accelerate the transition to low-carbon construction technology. This session features Q & A with two Maine sawmill owners who produce wide pine boards for flooring and other uses. This session also presents New England Forestry Foundation’s Forest-to-Cities Climate Challenge, a climate strategy that engages rural and urban communities across New England to promote climate-smart forestry and mass timber technology.

Sponsored by ZIP System and Huber Engineered Woods. Join Huber Engineered Woods to showcase our latest innovations AdvanTech® X-Factor, ZIP System™ VP Tape and EXACOR™ MgO Product Solutions. You’ll also see valuable tips and tricks for installations and have the opportunity to chat with your local Huber representatives on ways to improve your build.

Sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Boston. With energy prices on the rise and fossil fuel resources becoming scarce, both economic prosperity and competitiveness increasingly depend on our ability to use energy as efficiently as possible. Germany enjoys a stellar reputation throughout the world for its high-quality technical products and practical expertise, in the field of energy efficiency and has established itself as an international market leader in the fields of energy efficiency and green buildings.... Full Description

Sponsored by PHIUS. phius 2021 is the next progression of the PHIUS passive building standards which were created to guide builders to success in the design and construction of passive buildings. It marks the next step towards making net zero universal. The updated standard has charged forward in two key areas: 1) New provisions that incentivize building electrification and 2) a prescriptive path for single family homes intending to help facilitate greater adoption. This presentation focuses on the notable updates to the well-known performance-based passive approach, as well as a look into... Full Description

Sponsored by Petersen Engineering. We’ve heard it said that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” But what cultural elements are most important to those entering the workforce now? And how can we use culture to our competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talented, mission-driven employees? In this session we’ll hear from two recent engineering grads about the strategies Petersen Engineering has deployed which allow them to use their top skills and talents, and bring their “best selves” to work every day.

Sponsored by the MassCEC. Massachusetts recently released its 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap, a nation-leading quantitative and qualitative planning effort which charted a pathway to equitably and cost-effectively achieve the Commonwealth’s ambitious net zero emissions target. With direct emissions from buildings representing the second largest source of greenhouse gases in Massachusetts, the Roadmap lays out the broad transformation and unprecedented pace that will be needed across the state’s two plus million buildings. This session will explore how green building professionals fit into... Full Description

Sponsored by Eemax. Every Eemax tankless electric water heater is a zero-greenhouse gas emission solution and can help reduce your carbon footprint and meet net-zero goals. See how installing tankless electric water heaters at the point-of-use eliminates long pipe runs and standby heat loss; making your water heating solution more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Sponsored by New England Solar Hot Water. Common inexpensive electric resistance water heaters (tank or tankless) require a lot of power to operate, and a typical residential solar PV system may not cover this large additional load. To reduce the load, a homeowner can first utilize water-saving fixtures and well-placed insulated piping. But to make a significant impact, the heating source needs to change. Two technologies stand out: solar thermal and heat pump water heaters. This presentation will cover both technologies with focus on a product new to the USA: solar assisted heat pump... Full Description

Sponsored by Quebec BVI | Green and Smart Building. The goal of this session is to take time to exchange best practices and expertise with our American peers. The companies from our Green and Smart Building network in Quebec City have a lot to share in regards of energy and sustainability including:
electric Internet of things, engineering for people, sustainable living environments that resonate with the landscape, and more. We are convinced that we have a lot to learn from one another. We have products, services, technologies and a real concern to make a difference and we know that... Full Description

Sponsored by Bensonwood. Beyond energy efficiency and focusing on process efficiency, learn from this panel of experts what offsite construction can do for architecture, sustainability, and energy performance.

Sponsored by Mass Save. The Sponsors of Mass Save® promote the construction of energy-efficient residential new construction within Sponsor service territories. Incentives are available for new building construction that meets their eligibility requirements.

Sponsored by Auburndale Builders. Join us for an interactive discussion about upcoming events at the StudioHPDC, a classroom and educational center for sustainable design and construction. We develop and host training courses for consumers, students, architects, and trades people in all experience levels ranging from introductory sessions and overviews to hands-on workshops and certification programs. In addition to training courses, we host regular networking and discussion group events and provide resources for all those interested in sustainable construction. Have an idea? Join us and... Full Description

Sponsored by Build Equinox. Learn how heat pump energy recovery and smart controls make the CERV2 the premier ventilation system for high performance homes.

Celebrate the opening day of BuildingEnergy Boston during Community Happy Hour, which will include both social breakout groups and a guided beer tasting. After a brief welcome, participants will be sent into rounds of virtual breakout rooms to mingle in a small group setting. Make new connections in the community and catch up with people you already know.