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Watch the “CO & Mountain West Update: Trends in Sustainability, Codes, and Requirements” Panel!
Check out the video below to hear leaders from Jordan & Skala Engineers, Energetics, Coburn Partners, Morgan Creek Ventures, and The City & County of Denver discuss Colorado’s evolution of design and construction as it relates to sustainability, Developers’ current viewpoints on ESG, as well as how the Mountain West differs from other regions in the US.
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About the Panel Discussion:
The commercial real estate and built environment continues to see explosive growth and development in the Mountain West and Colorado regions — these locations are certainly no longer considered a “secondary region.” As the communities within the City of Denver and the State of Colorado continue to show enthusiasm and drive in sustainability, code, incentives, and legislation are responding accordingly.
We, at Jordan & Skala Engineers, understand the importance of how advancing sustainable measures in major markets, such as Denver, will change the future of our buildings. We’re excited to have hosted a live panel discussion — “Colorado and Mountain West Update: Trends in Sustainability, Codes, and Requirements” — at the 2022 BUILT National ESG/Sustainability & Multi-Housing Summit hosted in Denver, Colorado.
In this discussion, panelists from different viewpoints within the AEC industry provide their unique perspective on how the evolution of building design and construction differs within the Mountain West region (as opposed to other geographies in the US), as well as where green building codes and ordinances are headed in the future for Colorado. Additionally, the speakers discuss how Developers are beginning to view ESG measures as a business model that has a positive impact on a building’s ROI, as well as how future-proofing our buildings by potentially exceeding code may save significant costs in the long term.
Jordan & Skala’s Principal, Regina Young, joined a panel of key leaders in sustainability within the Mountain West region, including Energetics’ Principal and Founder, Elizabeth Gillmor, Morgan Creek Ventures’ Managing Director of Real Estate, Blake Ottersberg, the City & County of Denver’s Net Zero Energy New Buildings & Homes Administrator, Courtney Anderson, as well as Coburn Partners’ Principal, Bill Holicky.
Thank you to all of those who joined the live discussion about the future of ESG and sustainability in the Mountain West region and A/E/C industry. Additionally, thank you to BUILT National for inviting Jordan & Skala Engineers to participate on this panel discussion. For those who would like to view the recording of the panel, please fill out the form below and the recording of the discussion will open in a separate tab.
Topics Covered
Difference Between the West and Other Regions
Discussing how sustainability code changes, ESG outlook, and design trends differ between Colorado, the general Mountain West, and the rest of the United States.
Developer’s Viewpoints on How ESG Affects ROI
Discussing Developers’ viewpoints on green initiatives, the evolution of sustainable design as a business model, and how ESG affects a building’s overall ROI.
The Future of Colorado Building & Energy Codes
Discussing what green codes, ordinances, and incentives are currently in place and where the state of Colorado is headed in the future.
Meet the Panelists
Courtney Anderson
Net Zero Energy New Buildings & Home Administrator
Jordan & Skala Engineers
Elizabeth GIllmor
Principal & Founder
Jordan & Skala EngineersI found the conference exceedingly well-planned, right-sized, and the schedule and events thoughtfully curated. It was a terrific use of my time, even being far from home, and I am certain it will pay dividends in many ways in the future.
This was a timely discussion given that sustainability is a big topic of conversation in the real estate industry. It was great to hear what some of the leaders in the space are doing and learning more about the challenges and solutions to various problems.
Being able to share insightful data and understand how industry peers are handling this rapidly growing priority was invaluable from a learning opportunity standpoint.
