2024 AGC Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference

Explore climate change in construction with Baker Tilly’s Laura Cataldo, presented by Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) for an illuminating half-day seminar, Intro to Climate Change in Construction on July 15.

This seminar is a must-attend for professionals across all construction markets, guided by AGC’s innovative decarbonization and carbon reporting playbook and key industry stakeholders. Dive into the essentials of carbon reporting, learning how to evaluate your project's environmental obligations, identify key emission sources and implement effective data collection practices.

Understand calculating emissions from fuel and energy consumption and discover strategies for addressing emissions linked to the supply chain. Enhance your knowledge with practical tips for reducing emissions and improving sustainability. Additionally, learn about Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and deductions available for qualifying green energy projects and how it can effect construction entities. Gain insight into how compliance through prevailing wage and apprenticeship bonus credits can maximize these benefits for your project owners.

The seminar will conclude with an exploration of leading reporting frameworks and tools, featuring engaging lectures and interactive discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your understanding of climate change impacts in construction.

• Introduction: Myrrh Caplan, Skanska and Julianne Laue, Mortenson
• Contractor emissions and best practices: Ilima Alexander, Lane and Erin Kirkpatrick, Swinerton
• Market drivers (Federal regulations): Jerry Worsham II, Clark Hill
• Market drivers (Tax credits and deductions): Theresa Lehman, Miron Construction and Laura Cataldo, Baker Tilly
• Case study: Getting buy-in: Sarah Lefebvre, Colaska
• Frameworks and tools: Cheri Hanes, AXA XL

The full conference is held through July 18, for more details and the full schedule, visit AGC’s conference page.