New regulations or programs may be coming that will require compilation of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, there is growing potential for policies to come that involve carbon emissions trading or perhaps a ‘carbon tax’. In a period with increased awareness of the potential for global climate change, the building industry may soon be required to account for carbon emissions in existing or future projects.

Tom Lawrence, Professor of Practice, College of Engineering at University of Georgia, will lead the session and provide an overview of how the regulatory and economic market has evolved over the years and discuss methods and procedures for completing a building CO2 footprint. 1 Hour of “General” CE for GBCI and AIA available.