YouthBuild Webinar Series Go Green!: Essentials for Starting a Green Construction Project October 12, 2011; 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)

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Moderator Michelle Lee Jones Workforce Development Specialist Division of Youth Services, U.S. Department of Labor

Director, Green Initiatives Presenter Eva Blake Director, Green Initiatives YouthBuild USA

Director, DOL Green Construction Presenter Ted Roan Director, DOL Green Construction YouthBuild USA

Question 1 My program currently has at least one green building project underway. Yes No

Types of green construction projects Webinar Overview Types of green construction projects Steps for selecting, managing, and delivering a successful green project: Program and staff readiness Essential elements of a green project Information on training and certification Partnerships

What is a Green Project? Uses resource conservation and energy saving measures Green construction examples New construction Weatherization Rehab Retrofit Deconstruction

New Construction I-Joist Glue- or micro-lam beams Clear span trusses OVE framing Finger jointed studs SIP panels Fly ash concrete

Weatherization Air seal with regards to combustion air Recycled or repurposed material High-impact, low-cost strategies Low VOC products

Rehab Correct wall assembly Indoor air quality Comprehensive plans for: Moisture migration Water usage Energy consumption Occupant needs

Retrofit Energy efficient A/C furnace model Low water usage fixtures Recycle programs Low-energy light bulbs Efficient windows Occupant education

Deconstruction Divert landfill waste Repurpose material Recycle lumber Grind concrete to fill Partner with Habitat Re-Store

Program and Staff Readiness Determine your program’s commitment Identify outcomes and objectives for green building program Select a knowledgeable and willing construction manager Create and deploy a green construction team Support skill development

Resources Shades of Green Checklist (www.ybshadesofgreen.org) Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (www.dsireusa.org)

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Examples & Best Practices YCC (Waukegan, IL) Shifted away from previous partnership Directing green (LEED) projects First in the community

Examples & Best Practices Brian Fitzgerald Chief Operations Officer YouthBuild McLean County

Examples & Best Practices Neil Qusba Construction Manager Youth Construction Corps, Waukegan YouthBuild

Question 2 What organizational assets or partnerships can you mobilize for your green construction project?

Essential Elements Green team Partnerships with external stakeholders Green building elements in: Project design Construction Building maintenance ENERGY STAR resources: Energy-efficient products Tight construction and ducts

Resources Community of Practice Green tip sheets Green projects Green tool bench Shades of Green Construction program consideration checklist E-learning videos

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Examples & Best Practices Baltimore Green Civic Works (Baltimore, MD) Energy auditing and cool roof installation training Placement rate over 75 percent Broward County YouthBuild (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Contract to implement green standards for all remodel/retrofit construction YouthBuild Louisville (Louisville, KY) Turned green garden into a long-term partnership and revenue stream

Examples & Best Practices Neil Qusba Construction Manager Youth Construction Corps, Waukegan YouthBuild

Examples & Best Practices Brian Fitzgerald Chief Operations Officer YouthBuild McLean County

Question 3 What is the biggest challenge to a green project for you? Securing funding for green material Training staff to implement the project Forming the right partnerships

Training and Certification Certifications in: BPI NCCER: “Your Role in the Green Environment HBI/PACT Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Regional Trainings

Resources DOL YouthBuild Events Community of Practice Learning modules Discussions Archives Directory Other Resources YouthBuild USA Knowledge Bank

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Who Can Be Your Green Partners? School districts Construction companies Unions Non-profit builders (e.g. Habitat for Humanity)) Housing Authorities Community colleges Local businesses

MOU Tips for Green Partnerships Highlight goals and mission of both parties State objectives explicitly State intended outcomes Identify target audience Describe roles and responsibilities State timelines explicitly Obtain names and signatures

Green Partners and Career Preparation Individual development plans Integrated career and post-secondary exploration Other activities Job shadows Internships Alumni speakers

Green Construction and Employment Skills Work Ethic Attendance Attitude/likeability Responsibility/reliability Teamwork Leadership Communication Oral Non-verbal Written Problem-solving Ability to learn on the job Critical thinking Creativity/new ideas

Green Construction and PSE Credentials By 2014, 75% of new jobs will require a PSE credential (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Individuals with some college or PSE degree will earn more than high school graduates Individuals with PSE credentials have higher rates of civic and community involvement (Source: College Board & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

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Resources Shades of Green (www.ybshadesofgreen.org) Community of Practice (www.login.icohere.com/youthbuild) Green Construction Checklist (www.ybshadesofgreen.org/getting-started)

Speakers’ Contact Information Eva Blake Website: www.ybusa.org Email: eblake@youthbuild.org Phone: (617) 741-1285 Ted Roan Website: www.ybusa.org Email: troan@youthbuild.org Phone: (617) 741-1259

Register for other Webinars in this series! In-Depth Review: How to Read the Quarterly Performance Report November 1, 2011 (EDT) Youth Policy Committee December 6, 2011 (EDT) Post-Program Placement & Retention January 10, 2012 (EDT)

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