The Green Voice Speaker Series and Volpatt Construction to Host Panel Discussion
The Green Voice Speaker Series and Volpatt Construction to Host Panel Discussion on Sustainability
Taking place on May 17th at the Duquesne Club, a team of experts will discuss how the building industry is embracing technology and sustainable building solutions for a greener future
Pittsburgh, PA — April 18, 2023 — The Green Voice Speaker Series, Volpatt Construction & S & B USA have teamed up to host a panel discussion on sustainable building practices. The “Building for Sustainability” event will take place at the Duquesne Club on May 17th from 6PM-8PM. The panel will be moderated by Grant Ervin, Director of Environmental Social Governance and Innovation at S&B USA and former Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Director for the City of Pittsburgh. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3MBfoBM.
“While the construction industry has been slow to adapt technology and sustainable building solutions, VC investment in this sector shows no signs of slowing down,” said Grant. “Join us to explore how the construction world is moving into a more sustainable industry. From building materials that offset carbon and BIM systems that monitor and manage energy for decarbonization to EV charging stations and more efficient field vehicles, we are making great strides to ensure a more sustainable future.”
Distinguished panelists include:
- Michael Volpatt, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at Volpatt Construction
- Janice Held, Principal Project Manager at Carnegie Mellon University
- F. Jeffrey Murray, Senior Vice President and Market Leader at CannonDesign
- Joshua D. Lee, PhD, AIA, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University
- Leslie Montgomery, VP of Education and Communications at Green Building Alliance
- Richard Skorpenske, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs for the U.S. at Covestro
In addition to Volpatt Construction, the event is also sponsored by Duquesne Light Company, Wesco, Pitt Ohio, and UPMC Health Plan.
About The Green Voice
As the official voice of Pittsburgh Earth Day, the Green Voice is a monthly newsletter offering stories of sustainability, advice on how to live more green, and information on events and festivals happening in your community. Stay up to date on the latest global Earth Day news. By signing up for the Green Voice, you join a community of individuals pledging to make Earth Day, Every Day®. For more information visit pittsburghearthday.org.
About Volpatt Construction
Volpatt Construction is a family owned and operated commercial and industrial construction company serving Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. From our very first project at the University of Pittsburgh in 1991, to over 800 commercial, industrial and institutional projects, Volpatt Construct has successfully positioned ourselves as one of the most respected building contractors in the Tri-State Area. With a focus on high quality, hands-on service, competitive pricing and timely project completion, Volpatt Construction has built a long list of repeat clients, partnering with the finest businesses and institutions in the region. For more information visit www.volpatt.com.
About S & B USA
S&B USA is a dominating market force in the United States public-private partnership (P3) sector. In our pursuit of success, we pull from the combined pool of resources and knowledge from our family of companies, which has been carefully curated over time. S&B USA offers expertise in both the concessions and construction fields, where we incorporate new, cutting-edge technology into our everyday practices in the areas of project development, construction management, self-performing construction, and operation and maintenance of assets after construction has been completed. S&B has also initiated a focus on the infrastructure required for electric vehicles. S&B eMobility is a one-stop-shop for complex transitions into zero-emission transportation. We capitalize on our unique know-how, which includes infrastructure construction, developing and operating a +4GW energy asset portfolio, and a variety of mega projects around the globe.
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