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A 1-1/2-day overview and discussion of sustainable development practices, tools, techniques, and issues, and discussion of upcoming opportunities for sustainable design in green transportation and water projects.
Course Highlights Day One-March 26, 2009
Registration (12:30-1:30 p.m.)
Welcome, Introductions and Course
Overview
The Coming Opportunities in Sustainable Development Why are the problems and issues important right now? How is sustainable development affecting your clients, your business, your stakeholders, your family? Economic, environmental and social definitions Change as an aspect of sustainability Urgency, priority and timing
Incorporating Sustainability into Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Project value added Classical project view in contrast to life cycle view Public perceptions of industry role as stewards of natural environment taking advantage of the coming opportunities
Day Two-March 27, 2009
Breakfast (7-8 a.m.)
Sustainable Development: The Business Context, Tools and Techniques Legislative and market drivers for sustainability Developing a business case for the sustainable project Use of life cycle assessment Project sustainability management Interdisciplinary and holistic solutions
Context-sensitive and Sustainable Design in Transportation
Lunch (12 noon-1 p.m.)
Sustainable Urban Water and Wastewater Projects
Eco-industrial Parks and Sustainable Communities
Future Directions and Where to Go for More Information
Summation and Q&A
Adjourn (5:30 p.m.)
Through February 27, 2009:
$895 ACEC Member
$1,020 Non-member After February 27, 2009:
$1,020 ACEC Member
$1,145 Non-member
Cancelled. |
