Upcoming Events
2009 Event Partner
• Sustainability Series: IEQ, Purchasing and Waste
The final session in our series on sustainability will focus on two different areas of sustainable commercial building practices: Indoor air quality and waste management. Americans spend more than 90% of our lives indoors. Implementing a proactive indoor air quality program can mitigate risk, increase productivity and improve the working environment for your facility. Kevin Cairns, an industrial hygienist with Applied Environmental Sciences with twenty years experience in the twin cities market, will speak on the economics of IAQ. Adam Fransen, Project Manager with CB Richard Ellis, will speak on managing the waste stream through recycling programs, best practice tracking, and environmentally preferred purchasing. Mr. Fransen will provide simple steps you can apply to your operations immediately. Please join us to learn how each of these areas can improve the sustainability of your building.
WHO should attend: Building Owners/Managers, Facility Managers, Building Engineers, Sustainability/Environmental Directors
Date: July 15, 2009, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: 5th Street Towers, 150 South 5th St., Minneapolis
Cost: $25.00
REGISTER online at www.bomampls.org or by sending email to events@bomampls.org.
• Emerging Green Builders: Rehbein Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Dan Pingel, of RESI (Rehbein Environmental Solutions, Inc.) will discuss sustainable stormwater management solutions that minimize or eliminate traditional stormwater infrastructure costs. When designed and installed with the EPIC System™, landscape beds, turf areas, parking lots and rooftops can serve as usable spaces that also provide water storage capacity and improved water quality. The EPIC System™ is a living system that provides drainage, storage capacity and pollutant removal. The system also has the capability to reuse water by serving as a subsurface irrigation system. Providing multifunctional spaces for stormwater management can benefit property owners and communities by increasing property value, providing cost effective LEED credits and reducing environmental impacts.
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 15, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Flannery Construction, 1375 Saint Anthony Ave St Paul, MN 55104
Click here to RSVP. Remember to bring your own lunch!
• Quarterly Chapter Update: LEED Regionalization Credits
Please join us for the Mississippi Headwaters Chapter's Quarterly Chapter Update featuring LEED Regionalization. Combined with an overview of LEED's new regionalization, this presentation will cover Minnesota's regionalized points and their specific focus on environmental and habitation zones.
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Changing Lives, 2400 Park Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
Cost: Pre-registration: $25/Chapter members, $30 non-members, Students $20 with valid ID. Pre-Registration Required. Cancellations must be received in writing by July 14; no refunds will be made after this date. No shows will be invoiced if cancellation is not received by the deadline.
Click here to register online. Members must Login to receive the member rate.
Click here to download a printable registration form.
• Member-to-Member LEED Credit Lecture
As our first round of Member-to-Member LEED Credit Lectures comes to a close we are gearing up for round two! We have pulled together local industry experts who have graciously volunteered to present information regarding specific LEED credits in a way that can provide us with a deeper understanding of how real world applications earn points. This series of 16 weekly classes covers most of the credits within both the New Construction and Existing Building Operations & Maintenance certification programs. Whether you are currently working on a LEED project, studying to take your LEED-AP test, or just want to gain deeper knowledge, this series is perfect for you.
Space is limited, so register early!
Dates: Thursday mornings starting July 23rd through November 5th
Location: Great River Energy, 12300 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am presentation & discussion (doors open at 7:30am)
Cost: Just $50 for the entire 16 week series
Pre-Registration and Payment Required. Cancellations must be received in writing by July 14; no refunds will be made after this date. No shows will be invoiced if cancellation is not received by the deadline.
Who: Open to USGBC chapter members or sponsors only (Maximum 25 attendees)
Learning Objectives:
1. Review and understand the LEED credit intent and submittal requirements for topics
2. Achieve a deeper understanding of the specific topic from an industry expert
3. View and discuss real world examples where LEED credit was achieved
Click here for more information and to register.
• LEED for Homes Tour/Open House - Julkowski Residence
Tour of LEED certified Julkowski residence in Lexington, MN, which was built using structurally insulated panels. Process and product will be shared with tour attendees by the homeowners, Rachel and James Julkowski.
Date/Time: Open house tour - Tuesday, July 28, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Julkowski Residence, 9440 Griggs Ave., Lexington, MN 55014
Cost: FREE
Click here to register online.
• Join USGBC at the MN Real Estate Journal's Energy Conference
Date: July 31
Location: Golden Valley Country Club
Sessions include:
- Wind Energy 101: Fundamentals of Wind Energy
- Solar Energy 101: Fundamentals of Solar Power
- Critical Legal Considerations for Wind & Solar Energy Improvements to Your Property
- Renewable and Alternative Energy Solutions for Owners, Property Managers and Developers
- Investment Strategies and Royalty Interests
- Zero Energy Buildings: Designing the Building of the Future and Converting Your Existing Building to Compete in Today's Marketplace
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August 5th Tour of the Blue Apartments in Mpls
September 2nd Tour of LSS Center for Changing Lives in Mpls
September 29th Tour of Two MarketPointe in Bloomington
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Greening the Heartland 2010 - May 19-22 in Minneapolis!