Join DIALOG’s Stephanie Fargas, Associate and Specifier, virtually on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, for a webinar hosted by the City of Richmond titled “Understanding Embodied Carbon: Key Concepts and Benefits,” where she and fellow industry experts will explore the crucial role of embodied carbon in the construction sector. 

Event Details

Date:                                        Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time:                                        10 a.m. – noon PT
Location:                                 Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Fee:                                           Free

Click HERE to register for the event.

This webinar is designed to provide industry professionals – including architects, engineers, developers, and contractors – with a foundational understanding of embodied carbon and its environmental and economic opportunities.  

DIALOG’s Stephanie Fargas will join Caroline Butchart, Senior Structural Designer, ASPECT Structural Engineers, and Kevin Welsh, Associate Principal, Introba, to share insights into the significance of reducing embodied carbon, focusing on achieving efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability in their projects.  

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to the concept of embodied carbon, its historical development, and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
• Environmental and economic impacts of embodied carbon and the benefits of adopting circular practices in construction.
• Policy and regulatory framework in British Columbia, as well as regional, national, and international standards.
• Real-world case studies and practical strategies highlighting successful implementations of decarbonization efforts in the construction industry.