2024 IIBEC OBEC BES Session- Decarbonizing Building Materials: Exploring the Embodied Carbon of Structure and Enclosure Systems (Moore, S)

2024 BES Session: Decarbonizing Building Materials: Exploring the Embodied Carbon of Structure and Enclosure Systems

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components:

• recording of the live session
• a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions
• two surveys required to claim continuing education credit

Description
This session will explore the crucial role of engineers, architects, and design team members in the selection of low-carbon building materials to alleviate the environmental impact of both new and existing structures. A comprehensive overview of industry standards for LCA reporting, including ISO 14040 to 14044 Environmental Management, TRACI, Upfront Embodied Carbon, and Absolute Embodied Carbon Intensity, will be discussed. This session is designed to equip design and construction teams with the knowledge needed to effectively implement LCA processes, thereby contributing to local and global efforts to combat climate change. By focusing on standards such as the Toronto Green Standard, LEED, and CaGBC Zero Carbon Design, attendees will gain detailed insights into material selection and decision-making processes. Furthermore, practical solutions for reducing a building’s environmental footprint will be presented. This session is essential for architects, engineers, contractors, and sustainability consultants seeking guidance with aligning their decisions with sustainability objectives. By exploring practical methods to mitigate carbon emissions, participants will position themselves to play an active and influential role in driving positive change within the construction industry.

Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Sean Moore, SEBT, LEED AP BD+C
Project Manager – Energy & Carbon Reduction Team
Pretium Engineering Inc.

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Credit Start Date August 12, 2024  Credit Expiration Date August 12, 2027

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

IIBEC Core Competencies: below grade/waterproofing

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: BES24_01_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Complete the summative assessment
• Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.

AIA CES Provider statement

IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.  Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.