Green Building Certification Programs

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Green Building Professional Certificate Program Comes to the North Bay

A Green Building Professional Certificate Program providing comprehensive, in-depth insight into the New Green Economy will begin on January 10 at Autodesk in San Rafael.

The Program examines the entire bundle of ‘green’ issues and strategies including: smart growth, transportation alternatives, clean energy technologies, ecological restoration, carbon as a currency, green materials, and much more.

Intended for design professionals, builders, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, educators, realtors, salespeople, community organizers and a wide range of others, the Program is hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council Redwood Empire Chapter. The Program addresses core concepts and strategies that apply to both small-scale residential as well as large scale-commercial building.

Developed in accordance with the LEED® Green Building Rating Systems, the 6-month Program takes place one Saturday per month, beginning January 10th, and completes in June. The Program is presented by Longview Education Associates principals Bruce Hammond, LEED-AP and Pete Gang AIA, LEED-AP and distinguished guest faculty. Together they created and led Sonoma State University ’s highly successful green building certificate program, for the last five years one of the leading green building education programs in the country.

“As ‘green’ increasingly becomes the operating standard within mainstream business and government, the demand for professionals with an integrated understanding of green building practices will only increase,” states Program faculty Pete Gang, AIA. “Our Program provides the understanding necessary to participate fully and profitably in the New Green Economy.”

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For more information, go to www.usgbc-rec.org or contact Jon Nyberg, Executive Director of the USGBC Redwood Empire Chapter at (707) 543-6244, or email him at jnyberg@usgbc-rec.org

Green Building Professional Certificate Program

I am pleased to announce the Green Building Professional Certificate Program
at Sonoma State University starting this January. Please take a moment to
read the attached course descriptions, and forward this email to anyone you
know who may be interested in taking this great program.

This Certificate Program is designed with the working professional in mind.
It has been streamlined to enable completion within a six-month period,
while still focused on developing the understanding necessary to enable
sustainable building decision making within a corporate, institutional,
non-profit, municipal or individual setting. Graduates of this program will
be able to work with the owners, project managers, architects, engineers,
builders and subcontractors for a project to facilitate Green Building
decision making, and to set out, monitor and fulfill attainable objectives.

The program has been revised into four curriculum sections that will delve,
with great depth, into a variety of relevant topics in both classroom and
field trip settings. All courses are open for enrollment to students not
pursuing the full certificate program.

John Shurtz, President
Green Builders of Marin

Tel: 415.884.0700
Fax: 415.884.0713
http://www.greenbuildersofmarin.com

DOWNLOAD THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HERE

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP)

Consumers are becoming aware of the benefits of green building and are looking for building professionals who are knowledgeable in this field.

That's why the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the NARI® and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (Agency) together with the North Bay NARI® Builder's Roundtable presents the Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) class certification process for California-licensed building professionals.

Here are just a few of the benefits of being a Certified Green Building Professional:

• Creating a marketing niche for your company
• Learning what clients are asking for
• Keeping ahead of the competition

Green building is a systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings. It s the convergence of three fundamental objectives: increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and conserve natural resources.

The Alameda County Waste Management Authority offers a comprehensive green building program that identifies products and practices that reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
For a comprehensive overview of the certification classes click here

Build It Green™ Certifications

Get the competitive edge through green certification!

As green building becomes more popular, homeowners and those purchasing homes are looking for contractors, architects, engineers, and specialty contractors who are qualified to provide green building services. Now is your chance to establish yourself in this profitable niche and distinguish yourself from your competitors.

It is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of residential buildings, as well as professionals who support and develop the market for green building. Certification is available for the following professionals: Architects/Designers, Carpenters, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Electricians, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscaper Contractors, Plumbing Contractors, Public Agencies, Non-Profits, Real Estate Professionals, Specialty Trades, Solar Contractors and Suppliers.

The training includes classes that provide an overview of green building and remodeling. There will be case studies, guest speakers and in-depth presentations on such topics as energy efficiency, resource conservation, indoor air quality and developing and marketing a green business. In addition, classes will cover how to get the green information and resources you need, how to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in green building, and how to integrate and benefit from green practices in your business.

If you have any questions about NARI® or green building certifications, please contact Jim Rossi with Truitt and White Lumber:
jimrossi@truittandwhitelumber.com
510-841-0511
510-798-9521