Barbra Batshalom

About Barbra Batshalom

I am a compulsive systems-thinker and innovator addicted to market transformation. For over a decade, I led Green Roundtable\'s strategic programs focusing on different points in the industry of real estate development and building operations, from practice, to projects to products. At BuildingEase, we are using market forces to accelerate transformation of the building product supply chain while creating value for all players. At Sustainable Performance Institute (SPI), we set the standard for excellence in professional practice and certify the ability of companies that impact the built environment to deliver consistent, high quality sustainability services. Our strategic consulting and education programs help build capability and our executive coaching supports effective leadership. SPI transforms practice, recognizes leadership and helps companies deliver on their sustainability promises. Our clients include:Arch, Eng and Construction CompaniesGovernment AgenciesUniversitiesProduct ManufacturersPrivate DevelopersNGOsMy passion for social entrepreneurship and diverse background in social psychology, architecture and green building consulting includes- 25+ years in architectural design and consulting - all building types/scales - Green building consultant since Founded & Lead USGBC MA Affiliate for 9 years- USGBC Chapter Steering Cmte & Gov Cmte- BuiltEnvironmentPlus chair/BOD chair- Governor Patrick ZNEB Task Force- Mayor Menino Green Bldg Task Force- Facilitator for collaborative teamwork and integrated design- Public Speaker- Policy Advisor- EducatorMy goal is to use technical background and systems thinking to be a change agent and transform the building industry so that resilient sustainability is mainstream.Specialties: Building design, planning, policy, organizational management (related to sustainability), public speaking, facilitation, carbon footprint reduction strategies, rating system implementationPLEASE DO NOT message me with offers for executive coaching, SEO services, loans or anything not related to industry connections or specific industry collaboration.

Experience

1. Founder, CEO

   Buildingease

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Founder of the building industry\'s first global trade exchange ecommerce site for B2B (green) construction products. One-stop portal to streamline multi-party workflow: research, specification, bid and procurement for all products from construction through operations. Gives manufacturers and distributors global dashboard with live sales leads and ability to offer aggregate bids - so green products are competitive, and dominate the market.

Education

• Boston Architectural College

  B. Arch., Architecture

• Ben Gurion University

  Social Psychology

Skills

• Cleantech
• Workshop Facilitation
• Green Technology
• Design Research
• Construction
• Leed Ap
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Awareness
• Solar Energy
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Public Policy
• Building Design
• Green Building
• Sustainable Energy
• Sustainability Consulting
• Leed
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Real Estate Development
• Energy
• Architecture
• Comprehensive Planning
• Project Planning
• Sustainable Business
• Change Management
• Sustainable Architecture
• Public Speaking
• Urban Design
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Development
• Program Management
• Sustainable Design
• Architectural Design
• Policy
• Energy Conservation