MCA Technical Consultant Bob Zabcik discusses recent revisions to the LEED Program. Designed to accelerate the market toward a near-zero carbon and ultra-low impact-built environment, LEED v5 focuses on three areas: decarbonization, quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration. Bob will touch on each of these areas with an emphasis on metal and share how LEED v5 provides greater flexibility and opportunity to modify rating systems in response to rapidly changing market circumstances.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how LEED v5 differs from previous LEED revisions.
• Discover how LEED v5 focuses on decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration.
• Find out how metal components and whole metal buildings can benefit a structure for LEED ratings.
• Understand what the changing market means for building ratings and accreditations.

Presenter:

Bob Zabcik

Principle, Z-Tech Consulting

Bob Zabcik is the President of Z-tech Consulting and Technical Director of the Metal Construction Association. He is a Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional with 35 years of experience, 28 years in the metal construction and metal building industry. After earning a BS in Architectural Engineering in 1989, he spent 5 years with a consulting engineering firm. Most recently he was Director of Research and Development for NCI Building Systems (Now Cornerstone Building Brands). He also worked for Merlin Solar, a solar technology company focused on roof-mounted solar and BIPV. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in numerous trade associations and representing industry interests with ANSI accredited standards developers. He is also a consultant to the ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Subcommittee where he represents both MCA and MBMA.