Events & Training

Hosted by HELM Construction Solutions LLC. Join us for an interactive deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session virtual series will include hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators. Agenda (11/07) Selling Pre-construction (11/14) Budgets and Estimating Part A (11/21) Budgets and Estimating Part B (11/28) Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems (12/05) Project Management: Scheduling (12/12) Project Management: Change Orders, PM Tasks, Roles & Responsibilities (12/19) Project Management: Accounts Payable & Receivable & Project Close Out Presenters Tia Garcia & Greg Woleck What to Expect Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions. Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course. Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Please join us for this two-part, in-person course.

• Part 1: Emotions and Buy-In During Change Monday, November 13, 2023 | 8:30AM-12:30
• Part 2: Striving for Success During Change Monday, December 11, 2023 | 8:30AM-12:30 

Study ways to maintain personal wellness as well as promote others’ well-being and sustain organizational growth. Gain tools for staying calm and staying connected. Explore ways to take care of yourself while communicating empathy for employees and building systems the organization needs.

Facilitated by Dr. Martha Dubuque who has over 40 years of experience as an educator. Her extensive background in educational leadership includes over a decade of work as a principal in local schools, for which she was recognized as a National Distinguished Principal in 2010. Dr. Dubuque has been a highly-respected Consultant and Professional Developer in St. Johnsbury since 2000.

For questions or more information about this course contact Sandra Mings Lamar at (802) 748-7738 or [email protected].

Income-eligible Vermonters can get a free Energy Savings Kit and enjoy a community lunch at Bugbee Senior Center. In partnership with Senior Solutions.

Too many business owners don’t have a realistic plan for how to exit their business, earn a decent retirement income, and preserve the legacy they’ve built and the jobs they’ve created. This webinar will explain the basics of what a business owner needs to know and plan for when it comes to leaving their business. Participants will leave understanding the different options. Beyond the basic process and options, we’ll take a deeper dive into one of the least understood options – selling to employees, and hear from a few design-build companies that have gone through this transition about their experience.

All are welcome: stop in for an opportunity to learn more about the next generation of high performance, affordable, carbon storing, vapor open wood fiber insulation by TimberHP.

• Installation by: Building Energy
• TimberFill Training by: Matt Damon of TimberHP
• Applications include: - Stud wall (dense-pak) - Flat roof & floor cavity (loose-fill)

SEON’s Crew Leadership Development course teaches you how to unleash the authentic leader within and complement your managerial roles. Learn the skills that foster a culture where each team member develops their technical skills and takes ownership of their roles, as well as how to create an enjoyable work environment that promotes excellence, pride, growth, respect, and collaboration.

This course gives students an introduction to the scientific laws and principles that govern the movement of heat, water, and air; it then brings those concepts to bear on the assessment, design and execution strategies of modern high-performance building and renovation practices. Students will take away a basic understanding of the mechanisms of heat, moisture, and air transfer within and through building envelopes, as well as the ability to apply that understanding in the context of daily work with the systems and assemblies that are common to modern high-performance building. The course includes introductory hands-on experience with modern building assessment tools and equipment, as well as pen-in hand experience identifying control layers on architectural drawings.

Heat pumps are an exciting option for saving heating energy and money, adding cooling, and decarbonizing building operation. With thoughtful design and installation, they can deliver all that and avoid the refrigerant leaks that erode profits, roll back savings and put more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

This webinar provides a comprehensive approach to deploying heat pumps in a climate-friendly way, from design, selection, installation, and service.

Join our Efficiency Vermont experts Li Ling Young and Melissa Stewart for this AIA credit approved training. Course approved for 1 AIA LU/HSW credit.

Join our Efficiency Vermont team for this Residential Building Energy Standards training. Folks that attend this webinar can expect to learn: Define continuous insulation and where Energy Codes now prescribe continuous insulation. Understand thermal bridging and the importance of eliminating thermal bridges. Understand building and energy code compliance, including prescriptive, R-value and performance paths Moisture management in wall and roof assemblies (AIA credit approval pending)

Heat pumps are leading the way as an effective energy reduction and decarbonization strategy, but barriers to implementation persist. In this webinar, Design and Construction Allies will explore the latest heat pump design guidance and technologies, presenting case studies from medium to large buildings that are utilizing heat pumps in both new and retrofitted buildings to decarbonize buildings throughout the winter season and beyond.

Industrial Electrification is a key pillar of DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap and provides multiple benefits to manufacturers. Join this webinar to learn from industry leaders about successful electrification strategies and explore new Better Climate Challenge tools and resources like the Electrification Assessment Framework.

This class incorporates the International Association of Electrical Inspectors’ changes to the 2020 NEC program as well as Mike Holt’s Code Changes and is appropriate for those with licenses in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Those with Type S special licenses can attend day one of this class for their 8 hours of approved training for a reduced tuition of $175.

New Hampshire electrical inspector Ken Vallery leads this class, bringing a sense of humor and 30+ years of real-world experience in the field.

For questions or more information about this course contact Sandra Mings Lamar at (802) 748-7738 or [email protected].

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) released into the atmosphere pose a significant global warming impact, prompting regulatory measures from the EPA to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs by 85% by 2036. This webinar will prepare building owners and facility managers to comply with regulations by explaining how the HFC phasedown affects technologies in commercial buildings. In addition, participants will learn how industry leaders are complying with the phasedown by transitioning to natural and low-GWP refrigerants.

There is a great opportunity to make an impact by addressing the energy use and performance of existing buildings. In this webinar, speakers will discuss the use of Building Performance Standards (BPS) and outline best practices, tools, and financial incentives that can be leveraged to support BPS implementation. Continuing education credits (AIA and ICC) will be offered for most of the live events. Instructions for requesting certificates of completion will be provided during each webinar.

The 2024 conference theme is Blueprint for Equity: Energy Efficiency & the Future of Building. Blueprints are foundational to putting design into action. Achieving a design that provides benefit without undue burden requires forethought and engagement. Leading with equity can build a strong workforce, save energy, improve health and safety, and further energy resilience while reducing energy burden.

Join Efficiency Vermont as we explore the topic of access and discuss equity’s place in Better Building by Design. This conference offers several opportunities to gain professional continuing education credits. Hear From the Experts Find out what works, what doesn’t, and what you can put into practice immediately through the research and experience of nationally recognized leaders in the field. Strengthen Your Competitive Edge Learn the latest techniques and technologies for superior building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. Make Key Contacts Network with the region’s top design and construction professionals who share your commitment to quality construction, energy efficiency, aesthetic integrity, occupant health and comfort, and environmental stewardship. Sponsor Trade Show. See the latest energy-efficient product and service innovations for the design and construction industry. Speak with service providers and manufacturers’ representatives about cutting-edge techniques, materials, equipment, and systems for superior building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.

Best of the Best Winners of Efficiency Vermont’s Best of the Best Awards will be honored during the conference. Browse among inspiring plans, drawings, and photos of the award-winning homes and buildings from the design competition.