In today's world, the development and construction industry stands at a crossroads—how can we dramatically reduce its environmental impact while driving economic growth? This member workshop, co-hosted by TAS and Adaptis, is designed to empower professionals in the construction, real estate, and sustainability sectors with the knowledge and strategies they need to lead this transformation.
In an industry responsible for a significant share of global carbon emissions, the urgency to adopt sustainable building practices has never been greater. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to explore how building circularity and advanced technologies can reshape the development landscape, ensuring both environmental sustainability and higher returns on investment.
- Integrate Decarbonization: Learn how to incorporate decarbonization and circularity assessments into your capital planning to increase ROI and drive long-term value.
- Optimize Building Performance: Discover methods for quantifying whole-life-cycle assessments to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and embodied carbon in your projects.
- Maximize Building Preservation: Explore circularity practices that enhance building preservation, celebrate heritage, and boost the value of the built environment.
- Extend Building Lifespan: Understand how circular building practices can minimize waste, extend building life, and improve resilience to future challenges.
- Building Circularity & Decarbonization Overview – Robert Raynor, Net-Zero Coordinator, TAS
- Decarbonizing the Construction Industry – Sheida Shahi, CEO & Co-founder, Adaptis
- Case Study: Walmer Road Baptist Church Redevelopment – Mark Chemji, Development Director, TAS
- Q&A Session – Engage directly with our expert panel
- TAS: An impact-focused real estate company dedicated to creating thriving neighborhoods and promoting shared prosperity. As a leader in sustainable development, TAS uses real estate as a tool to address climate change and broaden affordability in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
- Adaptis: A cutting-edge platform that helps building owners and developers optimize their carbon footprint and financial investments through advanced technology solutions.
Member Workshops at the Toronto Region Board of Trade provide a platform for members to share their expertise and insights with the broader professional community. These workshops are designed to foster knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among business leaders and entrepreneurs. Each workshop focuses on a specific theme, offering valuable, practical advice that attendees can apply to their own organizations.