A second round of fast-paced sessions offering actionable tools and insights to help turn low-carbon goals into real project outcomes.

Room 1  

Topic: Division 01 Sustainability Requirements: How can we change Division 1 sustainability specifications to improve the general contractor’s sustainability performance? 

• Moderator: Celia Hong, DPR Construction DPR Construction 

Room 2 

Topic: 2025 Energy Code Updates: Navigating Changes for Nonresidential & Multifamily Buildings

Get ahead of California’s 2025 Energy Code updates with this interactive session led by Nick Brown from Energy Code Ace. We’ll explore the key changes impacting nonresidential and multifamily buildings and what they mean for your projects. Dave will guide the discussion while inviting attendees to share real-world challenges with Title 24 compliance, making this a collaborative deep dive into both the regulations and practical solutions. Whether you’re an architect, engineer, contractor, or building owner, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help you stay compliant and competitive in 2025 and beyond.

• Moderator: Nick Brown, Energy Code Ace 

Room 3 

Topic: Sustainability for Hospitals. UC Irvine All-Electric Hospital  

• Moderator: Fabian Kremkus and Gina Chang, CO Architects   

Room 4  

Topic: Analyzing Modular Building vs Conventional vs Partial Prefab 

• Introduction: Modular construction is now coming of age and is sought-after for projects from ADUs to new homes, particularly as a means to rapid rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton fires. What are the implications when we compare modular to conventional construction and partial prefabrication in terms of: energy use, sustainability, cost of construction, speed of construction, and resale of property? 

• Moderators: Form Found Design: Ron Culver and Joseph Sarafian

Room 5  

Topic: Carbon Calculations 101: Tools and Tactics 

• Moderator: Amarpreet Singh, LCA & EPD Consultant - One Click LCA