LEED^®  Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop - LAST CALL !

Hello everyone. The November LEED workshop initially sold out, but we have added a second instructor and reopened registration, so do take advantage of the opportunity to enroll. This is the last Core Concepts workshop in the region in 2009. For more information, go to the RIGBC website above or straight to the USGBC website to register.

Monday, Nov. 23rd - For anyone pursuing the new, non-technical Green Associate credential, or considering the new LEED AP+ technical credential, knowledge of the content is a requisite to passing either exam. Continuing Education Credits available.

To sign up, go to http://www.usgbc.org/Workshops/WorkshopList.aspx

Click on the down arrow and select LEED Core Concepts and Strategies; then hit Search.

Scroll to the Warwick, RI class and click on Register.

*If you are a member of the USGBC, sign in first to get the discounted rate.

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LEED Core Concepts & Strategies Faculty-Led Course

This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED – including those with a stake in their company’s or community’s building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate credential.

The workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the workshop presents LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level – across building types and rating systems – touching on strategies, synergies, and specific examples that are reinforced by real project cases. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the workshop. Interactive activities within the course keep you engaged and reinforce what you’ve learned.

This course provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering.

Register Today  (Registration Fees: Start at $345 USGBC members and $445 for non-members)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

·  Identify the key components of the LEED rating system

·  Discuss the basic LEED certification process

·  Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category

·  Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals

·  Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category

RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE:   None

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

·  Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques

·  Participant workbook, which includes interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects and a glossary of key green building definitions

·  Online access to a printable version of the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide

·  Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations

·  Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments

·  Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources

This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.

·                  AIA 7 HSWs

·                  CSI .7 CEUs

·                  BOMI 7 CPDs

·                  IFMA 7 CFM/FMP

  Green Building Design and Construction: The LEED Implementation Process  *Tentatively scheduled in RI on Feb. 19, 2010!

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.

The workshop addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of the New Construction rating system. Workshop participants will discuss the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED process, as well as strategies for communicating with team members at various stages of that process. Official USGBC LEED Faculty who are LEED and facilitation experts will walk the class through the phases of a typical project, including key decisions that project teams must make and guidance on how to make them. Throughout the day, you will engage with other participants in interactive activities using case examples to enable you to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and Rating System tools, including project forms from LEED Online v3. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to apply your newfound knowledge to real-life LEED projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

·  Explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system

·  Apply and facilitate the LEED process with stakeholders

·  Apply LEED tools to a new construction or major renovation project

·  Identify key green decisions throughout the process of earning LEED certification

RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
To ensure that you make the most of this workshop, you should have the following knowledge in advance:

·  Experience with building design and construction practices

·  Competency with the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, including knowledge of prerequisites and credits

·  Competency with the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction

To help you assess if this course is at the appropriate learning level for you, you should understand the fundamentals of building design and construction and be able to answer the following questions in advance of taking this course:

·  Who are the parties involved in a building project, and what are their general roles?

·  What are basic green strategies and technologies?

·  What are all of the prerequisites and credits of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, as well as their intents and requirements?

If you do not yet have a solid grasp of this information, we encourage you to take LEED Core Concepts & Strategies to build your knowledge to the appropriate level before you take this 300-level workshop. Visit www.greenbuild365.org for more information and to register.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

·  Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques

·  Participant workbook, which includes PowerPoint slides, interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects, and a glossary of key green building definitions

·  Online access to a non-printable version of the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 2009 Edition

·  Option to order one copy of the Reference Guide at a discounted rate

·  Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations

·  Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments

·  Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources

This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.

·  AIA 7 HSWs

·  CSI .7 CEUs

·  IDCEC .7 CEUs

·  BOMI 7 CPDs

·  CoreNet 7 CPDs

·  IFMA 7 CFM/FMP