10-09-2013 - Upcoming NAIOP Event: Up to Code - A Look at the New Statewide Energy Code
Up to Code: A Look at the New Statewide Energy Code
October 9, 2013
Time: 7:15 - 9 a.m.
At Atlantic Wharf Conference Center
280 Congress St., Boston, MA
This summer, Massachusetts adopted a new statewide energy code, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2012). The new code represents a 20% increase in energy efficiency requirements and will affect significant renovations, as well as new development. Join us to hear in-depth information on the specific code changes, how the new code compares to the stretch energy code, and what the changes mean for development and building design
Moderator:
Finnbar O'Sullivan, project executive, John Moriarty and Associates
Panel:
James Kirby, president and CEO, Commercial Construction Consulting, Inc
David Hancock, principal, CBT Architects
Agenda: 7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration & Networking; 8 - 9 a.m. Program
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