Driving Climate Action in Construction: Insights from Building Transparency
Driving Climate Action in Construction: Insights from Building Transparency
In this episode, Stacy Smedley, Executive Director of Building Transparency, dives deep into the importance of sustainability in the built space and climate actions that reduce embodied carbon.
Stacy explores the groundbreaking work behind the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a free tool that allows architects, builders and project managers to analyze the carbon impact of materials like concrete and steel.
As the industry moves towards green building practices, Stacy reveals how databases and tools like COVE tools and EPD generators are crucial for decision-making.
A core focus of the conversation is on climate action in building design, where Stacy discusses how her nonprofit is fostering a shift by making sustainability data accessible.
The open-access model used by Building Transparency has united over 50,000 users from more than 70 countries, proving that the tools are not only valuable but essential for the construction industry to minimize its environmental impact.
“Anyone can register for free,” Stacy emphasizes, highlighting the inclusive nature of these solutions.
Stacy also shares personal stories, like when she told her mom at just eight years old that she wanted to build things that don’t destroy nature.
Tune in to hear how Stacy’s lifelong commitment to environmental protection is reshaping the future of building design and construction, and how it’s empowering professionals to lead with sustainability at the forefront of every project.
Host
Stacy Smedley
Executive Director of Building Transparency
Marty Cornish is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record, having successfully executed over 400 million dollars in project cost estimations. He co-founded EasyPaint and Round Trip Sports. His current venture, Workpack.ai, brings automation and reliability to construction cost estimators, making the process more seamless and efficient. With Workpack.ai, estimators have a copilot they can ask to do the tedious parts, while they have full flexibility and control over the end product. Workpack saves estimators hours on every single bid, resulting in huge cost savings and competitive advantages for its customers.
A former Varsity Baseball standout, he transitioned from the diamond to the world of entrepreneurship after playing as both an infielder and pitcher.
Valentin Noves
CEO at e-verse
A versatile leader with broad exposure to projects and procedures and an in-depth understanding of technology services and product development. He has a tremendous passion for working in teams driven to provide remarkable software development services that disrupt the status quo. He is a creative problem solver who is equally comfortable rolling up his sleeves or leading teams with a make-it-happen attitude.
Samuel Barcenas
BIM Consultant Founder of AVES
A highly motivated and experienced architect with a proven track record of success in designing and delivering innovative and sustainable buildings. He is also a BIM expert with a deep understanding of how to use technology to improve the efficiency and quality of the design and construction process.
