Agenda

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT

 

Virginia Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Program
Presented by: Erin Belt

Reducing Embodied Carbon
Presented by: James M. Leaman

  • The building envelope
  • Diminishing marginal returns
  • HVAC systems
  • Appliances

Reducing Operational Carbon
Presented by: James M. Leaman

  • Solar PV and other renewable energy sources
  • Electrification and efficiency
  • Air quality and exchange
  • Domestic hot water

Value of Sustainable Construction
Presented by: Sam Carter

  • Initial investment
  • Long term savings
  • Design, planning and execution complexity
  • Regulator, certification and inspection difficulties

Handling Material Shortages Post Covid 
Presented by: Sam Carter

  • Raw material availability
  • Labor availability
  • Increased demand
  • Inflation and price volatility

Building Science behind Green Building
Presented by: Charles Hendricks

  • Indoor air quality challenges and solutions
  • Energy efficient strategies
  • Water conservation strategies and solutions
  • Building envelope considerations

Resilient Building Strategies in Virginia
Presented by: Charles Hendricks

  • Qualities and characteristics of resilient and adaptable design strategies
  • Design strategies for fire, wind and flood
  • Carbon neutral building
  • Setting resiliency goals in design

Repurposing Vacant Commercial Buildings 
Presented by: Charles Hendricks

  • Trends in available buildings
  • Building code challenges facing change of use
  • Historic tax credits and rehabilitation of buildings
  • Mixed-use opportunities and challenges

   

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Virginia. Continuing education courses for Virginia engineers and architects are not subject to pre-approval (18VAC10-20-683).

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Sam Carter

Construction Estimator and Pre-Construction Manager with Herr & Co.

Mr. Carter has a decade of experience working for Herr & Company Building Contractors—specializing in high-end estate homes throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Having a background in both residential and commercial construction, He is well-versed in the cost management and planning of successful construction projects. Often serving as the liaison between the client’s dreams and a project’s budget, Mr. Carter combines his knack for interpersonal communication with his keen eye for industry trends to help both the client and the business meet their respective goals.

Erin Ervin Belt

Decarbonization Program Manager VDOT NEVI Team Environmental Division

Ms. Belt joined VDOT’s Environmental Division as the Decarbonization Program Manager in July 2022. In her role, she manages the deployment of EV charging stations across the Commonwealth through the NEVI Formula Program as well as VDOT’s Carbon Reduction Program. Prior to joining VDOT, she previously worked in construction stormwater for more than 17 years with Virginia DEQ, two Virginia localities and the State of Georgia. She completed her Bachelor’s degrees in Forestry & Wildlife Management and her Master’s degree in Wildlife Management and Ecology at the University of Georgia. Ms. Belt enjoys sustainable homesteading with her husband and cheering on the UGA Bulldawgs.

Charles B. Hendricks, AIA, CSI, CDT, CAPS, CGP, LEED AP BD&C

Gaines Group Architects PLC

Mr. Hendricks is a father, architect, and Rotarian. His firm, focuses on using design to build a better community, enhance livability, reduce construction and operation costs, and protect the environment. As a certified aging in place specialist, certified green professional, and LEED accredited professional he designs projects over a wide array of types from a small kitchen renovation or deck addition to a custom home or a new commercial building. Mr. Hendricks is a member of the Rotary Club of Rockingham County, Chairman of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, Board member of the Massanutten Technical Center Foundation, Board member of Explore More Discovery Museum, Board member of AIA Central Virginia, and an active member of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

James M. Leaman, Ph.D

Assoc. Professor/Longacre Endowed Chair Director, Business and Leadership Program EMU

Dr. Leaman chairs the EMU Department of Business and Leadership, where he teaches undergraduate courses in management, finance and economics, and graduate courses in organizational and leadership studies. Industry experience includes both private business and nonprofit administration, including 12 years of service with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) in Kenya. Academic preparation includes a Ph.D. in Public and International Affairs, a master’s degree in Public Administration, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and computer science. The perspective Dr. Leaman adds to his field is analyzing and teaching about the role and impact of business and organizations within ecological limits and dynamic social systems, resulting in an integrated lens of sustainability, stewardship and justice.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@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.

Course Title: Considerations in Virginia Construction Projects

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course addresses current issues in Virginia construction projects, including electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, reducing embodied and operational carbon, sustainable construction value, post-COVID material shortages, green building science, resilient building strategies, and the repurposing of vacant commercial buildings. The course will focus on both contemporary challenges and solutions, as well as promoting sustainability and resilience in construction.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the importance and implementation of Virginia’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment program.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify strategies for reducing embodied and operational carbon in construction projects, such as by fortifying building envelopes and utilizing renewable energy sources.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss the science behind green buildings, including indoor air quality challenges and solutions, water conservation strategies, and building envelope considerations.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore building code challenges of repurposing vacant commercial buildings and discuss mixed-use opportunities and challenges.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/07/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.