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    GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - GBCI and AIA credits available, Nov 13, LA

  • 13 November 2018
  • Start time : 01:00 PM
  • End time : 03:00 PM
  • Event Host : USGBC
  • Event Location : METRO HEADQUARTERS, 1 GATEWAY PLAZA, LOS ANGELES, CA, LA, CA, 90012, United States
GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - GBCI and AIA credits available,
Event Description

GREEN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SKILLS TRAINING 

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

 

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GPRO covers the green gap between standard trade skills and the new awareness required to successfully implement sustainable building practices.

Individuals with experience in construction and building operations will have an advantage when taking Fundamentals of Building Green and in passing the certificate exam, but anyone with an interest in green building is encouraged to participate.

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green is the prerequisite for all GPRO trade-specific courses. Click here to learn more 

 

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN 

  • Economic and health benefits of green building
  • Causes and impacts of a changing climate
  • Transitioning to sustainable construction practices
  • Complying with green codes and standards
  • Understanding LEED
  • Overview of green building strategies
  • The importance of building commissioning (systems quality assurance)

 

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • USGBC
  • Cost
    • General Public - $325
      Non-profit - $175
      Please use METROPARTNER discount code and provide your NAICS number at the bottom of the registration form.

      Small Business Enterprise - $175
      Please use discount code METROPARTNER and provide your SBE, DBE, and NAICS number at the bottom of the registration form. Small businesses have an annual budget of under $1.3 million.

      USGBC-LA Member - $275
  • Event type
    • Training

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