Hartford, CT – University of Hartford’s Construction Institute, announced today that the next program in their “New Visions” Construction Issues series, “Building Green Does Not Have to Make you See Red,” will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the New Haven Lawn Club in New Haven, Connecticut. Program Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking will begin at 7:45 a.m. To register, please go to www.construction.org.
The Construction Institute’s “New Visions” series, which featured the “Making Smart Moves in a Down Market,” seminar last week in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will present a sustainable design and green practices seminar which will examine how ‘going green’ benefits the environment, and increases the profitability of a business or institution. The program features a panel of building owners, government agencies, and developers who are choosing to incorporate alternative designs that go beyond the minimum green-building requirements established by Connecticut’s Public Act 07-242. Through presentations and discussions, we will uncover why these organizations are making bold design and renovation decisions, how they justify the costs, and the resulting long-term financial and operational impacts.
This program will provide an understanding of both the regulations and the financial opportunities associated with sustainability, specifically: how to comply with current and future Connecticut building code requirements for sustainable design, how to develop an appreciation for the lifecycle financial benefits, how to create a culture of efficiency and sustainability, strategies for continued learning, and discussion with design teams regarding future projects.
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