Understanding what embodied carbon in building materials is, which materials are the biggest contributors, and how to manage embodied carbon on building and built environment capital projects is now an essential part of project delivery. This one-hour webinar by experienced architects and engineers will provide an introduction to embodied carbon and where it is found in buildings, how it is regulated, and then provide an overview of design and construction strategies to pursue to reduce embodied carbon.

In the series kick-off, discover how to accurately identify public works projects and select the appropriate statutory and procurement pathway long before a solicitation or contract is initiated. Through a diagnostic decision-making model and real-world compliance scenarios, you'll learn how to navigate gray-area procurements, apply relevant statutory authorities, utilize CUPCCAA thresholds effectively, and align your procurement strategy with California law.

Join AWS and Ellucian for a hands-on look at how community colleges can simplify and accelerate their Banner SaaS migrations using Kiro, an AI-powered development tool from AWS. In this session, you'll learn how George Washington University used Kiro to automate the migration of hundreds of PL/SQL integrations to Data Connect jobs — reducing weeks of manual work to hours.

Led directly by DSA representatives, this special session provides a practical roadmap through structural safety, accessibility, and fire/life safety requirements. Discover which projects qualify for exemptions, how to properly handle post-approval field changes (CCDs, revisions, and addenda), and what it takes to manage inspectors and secure a seamless, fully certified closeout.

Join Chargie for a one-hour webinar designed to help higher education leaders successfully fund their sustainability initiatives. In this session, they'll break down the current funding landscape, highlight key federal and state programs available specifically for campuses, and share practical strategies to maximize your return on investment. Whether you are looking to install your first charging station or expand an existing campus network, you will walk away with a clear roadmap to position your institution for funding success and drive your sustainability goals forward.

This session brings together AWS, Adobe, and Toptal to share how institutions are responding today. We'll walk through the joint AWS and Adobe solution, developed by ASU's Cloud Innovation Center, and how it's helping colleges reduce PDF backlogs and build scalable, go-forward workflows. Toptal will also share a wrapper which complements the solution, adding grouping, reporting, and additional configurable options.

This session will take you step-by-step through the solicitation lifecycle. Learn how to structure comprehensive bid packages, run defensible job walks and addenda processes, handle complex bid opening irregularities, and properly award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Fall Forum at Long Beach City College! Built to foster dynamic learning and teamwork, these sessions bring together procurement, technology, facilities, and business services experts alongside industry partners. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share expertise and build meaningful professional relationships. We'll also have an intimate sponsor exhibit hall to allow for face-to-face time with systemwide corporate partners.

Join us for our upcoming Fall Forum at Chabot College! Built to foster dynamic learning and teamwork, these sessions bring together procurement, technology, facilities, and business services experts alongside industry partners. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share expertise and build meaningful professional relationships. We'll also have an intimate sponsor exhibit hall to allow for face-to-face time with systemwide corporate partners.

This final session focuses on the critical question: At what point does a change order become un-procured new work? Learn how to manage DIR compliance, audit progress payments, enforce statutory retention rules, handle default risks, and execute a tight project closeout that protects district funds and facility warranties.