Integrating Building Product Sustainability Early Into the BIM Design Process
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Sustainable building design (SD) using the integrated design process (IDP) and building information modelling (BIM) is now a well-established practice, but until recently, green product selection was a parallel process. This course demonstrates how advanced software now seamlessly integrates the gathering, documentation, and sharing of accurate SD product information where it can be the most effective: at the early stages of a BIM/IDP process.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Source accurate green building product information from a credible and transparent source.
- Seamlessly integrate this information into an SD/IDP at the earliest possible stage.
- Share and update this information with a full IDP team using a BIM process.
- Optimize building rating points attributable to healthy and sustainable materials.
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Josh Jacobs on behalf of Underwriters Laboratories (UL). View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Josh Jacobs
Title: Director of Environmental Codes & Standards, Underwriters Laboratories
Background: Josh serves as the Director, Environmental Code & Standards for UL. He is responsible for environmental code, standard, and rating system engagement. In this role he helps develop and track the environmental programs/codes/purchasing programs that are being utilized and developed throughout the world. As a LEED AP BD&C, he has been able to assist architects, designers, specifiers, procurement teams and builders understand how to utilize products to build a more sustainable project. Josh has served on over 20 sustainable committees, including but not limited to ASHRAE 189.1, 2012 & 2015 NAHB National Green Building Standard, ANSI/BIFMA E3 joint committee, USGBC’s Pilot Credit Committee and LEED Steering Committee. He also served on the original water and IEQ work group that developed the first public draft of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). He is also a recurring guest lecturer at multiple universities and has spoken on sustainable building practices and purchasing policies at many conferences and continuing education events on five continents. Josh also serves or served as Chairman of the US Technical Advisory Group for ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement, Chairman of the 2015 NAHB Material & IEQ Working Group, Vice Chair of Green Globes Material Task Group, and Chair for USGBC’s Pilot Credit Committee.
