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ISI advances sustainable and resilient infrastructure using the Envision framework to provide education, training, and project verification.

08/14/2026

👏 Please join us in welcoming the organizations that joined our ISI membership community last month:
Agencia de Trenes y Transporte Público Integrado
ARX | smart minds
City of St. John's
DeSilva Gates Construction
EDGE Consultant Engineers
KATH WILLIAMS + ASSOCIATES, INC.
M.D. Modern Engineering, D.P.C.
Messiah University Engineering
Montana State University

Their commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, and equitable infrastructure strengthens the Envision community and the work we do together!

👀 Curious about becoming an ISI member? Drop your questions in the comments, or to learn more about the benefits, visit: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/membership/become-a-member/

08/13/2026

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and the Panama Green Building Council (PanamaGBC) have entered into a collaboration agreement that reflects a shared commitment to advancing sustainability, resilience, and quality of life through leadership, education, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of sustainable practices across the built environment and infrastructure sectors.

The agreement was signed during the Executive Breakfast, Envision in Panama: Shaping the Next Generation of Infrastructure, held in Panama City. Anthony Kane, President and CEO of ISI, PGBC leaders—President Aldo Villalaz, 1st Vice President Lorena Rios, and Executive Director Marta Valderrama—to formalize the collaboration in front of an audience of public-sector leaders, developers, and infrastructure practitioners.

Following the signing, Kane participated in a panel on in Panama and lessons learned from sustainable infrastructure efforts across the region.

Read the full post here: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/panama-green-building-council-partnership/

08/12/2026

💡UPCOMING ENV SP TRAINING WORKSHOPS💡

🗓️ Envision Training in French, Wednesday, Sept 23 & Thursday, Sept 24, 2026
⏰ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET on each day
📍Virtual (Zoom)
ℹ️ Online training offered by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)

La Société canadienne de génie civil (SCGC) vous invite à participer à sa prochaine formation virtuelle. En savoir plus: https://csce.ca/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=ENVWS13&WebsiteKey=2f0e7ff9-c79d-4974-88bb-6e327024997e

Join our growing network of 11,000 Envision Sustainability Professionals (ENV SPs) around the globe! The ENV SP credential is the perfect way to advance your professional journey while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Why earn your ENV SP?
✅ Expand your sustainability knowledge & resources
✅ Learn a shared language for sustainable infrastructure
✅ Gain recognition as a leader in sustainability

Visit the following link to see all upcoming workshops:
https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/credentialing/upcoming-workshops/

Course participants will understand how the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework works, how it can improve the sustainability of their projects, and how to use it to evaluate project sustainability outcomes. Participants will also be prepared to take the exam to earn their ENV SP credential.

Whether you're in engineering, planning, construction, or other related field, the ENV SP credential gives you the skills and credibility to drive change. It promotes a shared understanding of sustainability principles in the infrastructure industry and supports collaboration and alignment across teams when applying them to projects.

Thank you to our upcoming ENV SP training workshop hosts!

08/11/2026

Sustainability is reshaping the construction industry in many ways—from innovations in low-carbon materials and emissions reduction to equipment electrification and waste diversion.

Explore the latest article on the ISI blog for inspiring examples and insights from a selection of ISI member construction firms. These firms are:

✅ Protecting natural ecosystems by safeguarding flora and fauna and taking steps to minimize impacts on surrounding environments.
✅ Improving resource efficiency through more efficient use of materials, water, energy and other resources on the jobsite.
✅ Reducing emissions and fuel use through fleet modernization, equipment electrification and more efficient construction operations.
✅ Reducing and diverting waste through recycling, reuse and improved waste-management practices, while also improving the efficiency of job trailers and temporary facilities.
✅ Driving organization-wide change by sharing lessons learned, engaging employees and applying successful sustainability practices across operations.

And more!

View the article here: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/inside-construction-how-isi-member-firms-are-putting-sustainability-into-practice/

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08/10/2026

🚨 For a limited time, we’re offering 50% off the self-paced online ENV SP Training, making it easier and more affordable for professionals to earn the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential.

ℹ️ This special promotion is available through September 18 (11:59pm Eastern Time), and the discount will be applied automatically during registration based on the participant’s membership level.

Becoming an ENV SP is a valuable way to:
· Strengthen sustainability and resilience expertise
· Build a shared understanding of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework
· Support better infrastructure outcomes across planning, design, construction, and operations.

🏗️ Organizations may also benefit by training multiple team members to build internal capacity and advance sustainability goals.

Whether you are looking to grow your own professional expertise or expand your organization’s sustainable infrastructure capabilities, this limited-time offer is a great opportunity to take the next step toward becoming an ENV SP!

➡️ Learn more: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/earn-your-env-sp-credential-half-price/

08/09/2026

Introducing Envision to colleagues in your organization? Resources like the Envision intro presentation and the Envision brochure shown here (recently revised) are great starting points. Both are available on our Resources page!

08/08/2026

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will provide an essential international crossing between Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Detroit, Michigan. This is a once-in-a-generation undertaking that will deliver significant and much-needed transportation improvements for travellers while supporting the busiest commercial border crossing between Canada and the United States.

The project earned Envision Platinum back in 2021 with sustainable infrastructure achievements across all areas of the framework. It is also the first Envision-rated civil infrastructure project that crosses an international border. The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened to vehicular traffic on July 27, 2026, and to pedestrians and cyclists one week later!

08/07/2026

🚨The 2026 ISI Annual Conference agenda is now available on our website! Additional details about sessions, speakers, and special programming will be released in the coming weeks, giving attendees even more opportunities to plan their conference experience.

Join us this November to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest advancements in sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and gain valuable insights that are shaping the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register today: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/annualconference/

08/06/2026

📌 Mark your calendar for our fall Applicants Course! If you're an ENV SP preparing to apply your Envision knowledge to submit a project for Envision verification, then this training is for you!

🗓️ October 15–16, 2026
⏱️ 12pm–5pm
📍Virtual via Zoom
ℹ️ Details & registration: https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/project-verification/applicants-course/

This live, virtual course will provide you with a deeper understanding of the Envision verification process – including timelines, deliverables, resources, and other details. You will have the opportunity to discuss specific Envision concepts, such as determining applicability, establishing baselines, and developing pending credits, and you will also get a chance to practice writing credit coversheets and compiling project documentation with your fellow participants.

✅ PLUS, participation in this course will fulfill FIVE elective hours and TWO prescribed hours toward ENV SP credential maintenance.

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