Mitigating Green Building Project Risks Training Class

Course ID: 21108

Mitigating Green Building Project Risks Training Seminar

Gain a Clear Understanding of the Technology and Risks Involved in Building Green

Are you prepared to handle the unique challenges associated with green building projects? Get up-to-speed quickly with this basic-to-intermediate level course on green building technologies and the feasibility and legalities of incorporating them into construction projects. Learn what new liabilities lurk in the team approach to building green, how to effectively allocate risk, and what government adoption of the LEED rating system means for your projects. Hit the ground running when the next green building project crosses your desk - Register today!

Be prepared to advise clients on the risks and cost-effective options of using new energy efficient technologies in building projects.
Keep projects on track: Know how stricter building codes and LEED certification affect the development process and overhead.
Recognize the unique risk management issues of incorporating various green building technologies into construction and mitigate liability through a proactive risk management strategy.
Confidently evaluate project feasibility and return by accurately calculating the costs and value projections of green technologies.
Supplement project financing with available economic incentives and public funds for green construction.
Stay up-to-date on the latest state and federal regulations affecting sustainable development projects.
Avoid loopholes in liability insurance coverage brought on by the unique nature of the green construction process.
Effectively allocate risk by including key green provisions in contracts and insurance policies.
Overcome the legal challenges of urban retrofitting with tips from experienced professionals.


	Agenda
	DEFINING GREEN BUILDING DESIGN AND METHODS 9:00 - 10:15, Sean Patrick Dwyer and Eric D. Schatz What is Green Design? Overview of the Construction Process and Green Technologies "Build/No Build" Decisions Site Decision, Planning and Design Use of Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency Efficient Materials Use Ecological Building Materials Water Management Indoor Environment Recycling During Construction and By Occupants Building Commissioning Green Operations and Maintenance COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 10:30 - 11:15, Paul Cataldo and Eric D. Schatz Standards Applicable to Green Building Overview of the LEED Rating System and How It Works State and Federal Regulations Unique to Green Building The Future of Governmental Regulation LOW-COST GREEN STRATEGIES AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES 11:15 - 12:15, Sean Patrick Dwyer Putting Together a Green Materials Strategy Governmental Incentives The Energy Policy Act of 2005 IRS Incentives: IRS Notices 2006-27, 2006-28 and Energy Efficient Home Credits State and Local Initiatives on Large Projects The Outlook for the Future PITFALLS, RISKS AND POTENTIAL LIABILITIES IN GREEN BUILDING 1:15 - 2:15, Paul Cataldo, Sean Patrick Dwyer, and Eric D. Schatz Developing a Proactive Risk Management Strategy Environmental Risks Occupant Health Risks Insurance Coverage and Exclusions Owner, Designer, Contractor, Vendor and Consultant Liability Developing Indemnification Defenses and Contractual Allocation of Risk When Things Go Wrong: Real Life Scenarios ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 2:30 - 3:20, Sean Patrick Dwyer Duty to Protect the Environment Greenwashing Multiple Representation Conflicts of Interest Q&A ROUNDTABLE: HOT TOPICS IN GREEN BUILDING 3:20 - 4:30, Paul Cataldo, Sean Patrick Dwyer, and Eric D. Schatz Retrofitting Existing Buildings and Urban Development Challenges NAHB National Green Building Program: Energy Efficiency in the Residential Market Green Investing Carbon Credits Market Update and Q&A Discussion