This presentation is a must for any library considering a construction project and looking to incorporate sustainable goals. The program will cover:

• The evolution of sustainability in design and construction in construction
  • Being clear on goals as part of value achievement from day one.
  • Energy Code compliance, the Climate Law, and high-performing building goals.
• Sustainability and the RFP 
  • The power of the RFP for setting the tone.
  • Dos and don’ts in writing an RFP.
  • Understanding procurement methods 
• AEC (Architect/Engineer/Contractor) speak
  • The range of expertise in an industry that is still learning
  • Language to manage reactive inflation of costs

Jodi Smits Anderson is a subject matter guide (SMG) and collaborative leader with deep experience in embodied carbon, energy codes, the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, and identifying the synergies between the false silos we have created in our industry. Acknowledging that full-spectrum sustainability is a set of core principles that improves all work is a mental leap Jodi strives to cultivate with every team and in all work. She is a Fellow of the AIA, has spoken nationally at Living Futures, USGBC, NACUBO, DesignWell, and NESEA conferences, co-hosts @DiscoverSustainability on YouTube, is a co-founder of the Albany Riverfront Collaborative, and currently teaches a class for the RPI School of Architecture. Jodi’s passion for this work is, frankly, that it is more fun to work with great people and more joyful to learn and evolve that work. And we have so very much work to do!

This presentation will provide 1 hour of continuing education credit. It will be recorded for later viewing. This presentation does not count for Trustee Education credit. Please click here to access the RCLS Code of Conduct.