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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. 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

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

22. LIVE Demonstration

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

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

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

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

27. 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

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

29. LIVE Demonstration

30. 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

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

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

33. 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

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

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

36. LIVE Demonstration

37. 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

38. 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

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

40. 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

41. 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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43. Resources
Shades of Green (
Community of Practice (
Green Construction Checklist (

44. Speakers’ Contact Information
Eva Blake
Website:
Phone: (617)
Ted Roan
Website:
Phone: (617)

45. 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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