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The Biggest Event in the Green Building Industry is Greenbuild!

by Chelsea W. // Student

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will take place in Washington, D.C. this year and bring together thousands interested in the green building industry. This is considered to be one of t…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Washington, D.C.,USGBC

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Studies Report: Green Construction Growth Outpaces Conventional Construction - More to Come

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2015 Green Building Economic Study by Booz Allen Hamilton reports that green construction spending is expected to grow 15.1 percent each year. Annual spending…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,Construction,Economy,USGBC

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Free LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Offered by GreenCE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Free LEED Exam Prep course is composed of 10 modules. The 10 modules include an Introduction, the LEED credit categories, and a Conclusion with exam study strategies. Each module is 3-70 minutes a…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,USGBC,LEED V4,Green Associate

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) - March 31 - April 1, Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) - March 31 - April 1, Pittsburgh 1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222 The Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) brings together gr…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,USGBC,Green Schools

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 03/29/2016 | Last updated: 03/29/2016

August 10: Join the USGBC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the USBGC NJ for their 9th Annual Summer Social, presented by the Central Branch. Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building and sustainability professionals! …

Making Sustainable Strides: Greening America's School Systems

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we acknowledge t…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,Education Department,Green Ribbon Award Program,Three Pillars

0 replies | 3037 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events su…

USGBC Public Policy Library

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Do you ever find yourself wondering what policies are in place for Green Building across the nation? The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently released a resource to help with t…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: USGBC,Public Policy Library,Green Building Policies

0 replies | 2790 views | Posted on: 01/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Award Winning Net-Zero Home & Teaching Tool, Friday, August 18, Watertown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: Award Winning Net-Zero Home & Teaching Tool Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, August 18 Watertown, Connecticut CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC,HERS Rating

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

Webinar: USGBC New Volunteer Orientation, October 16, 2018

by Aditya

We are all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and cont…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC

0 replies | 712 views | Posted on: 07/10/2018 | Last updated: 07/10/2018

GreenerBuilder, August 1st, San Francisco, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

GreenerBuilder is an annual event that unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment – including architects, engineers and contractors — to discuss industry t…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Northern California

0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 07/26/2018

USGBC Introduces Net Zero Certification Program

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Net Zero Energy Certification

In September 2018, USGBC launched the Net Zero certification program.  Net zero buildings, as we know, are projects which achieve efficient energy use by dev

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Net Zero Energy Certification

0 replies | 2949 views | Posted on: 10/12/2018 | Last updated: 10/12/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting, Dec 10, 2018, Detroit, MI

by Aditya

Please join us if you're interested in learning more about USGBC Detroit and finding out how you can get involved. We will talk about general USGBC updates as well as share committee updates and o

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

A Night of Inspiration with USGBC CEO Mahesh Ramanujam, Nov 30, Dallas, TX

by Aditya

Join the U.S. Green Building Council and the USGBC Texas Chapter for NEXT: A Night of Inspiration with USGBC President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam.

Ramanujam will present USGB

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mah

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,USGBC,Living Standard

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

USGCBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Meeting, May 23, Los Angeles, CA

by AbbieKnight

Drew Shula will be speaking about factors that impacted and shaped his career, leading him to his current status as Founder and Principal of Verdical Group.

Light food and drinks will be provided

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,USGBC,USGBCLA,Student

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

Webinar: LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, June 20, 12-1pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This month, listen to a 1-hour recording of a May 21st "Ask the Experts" session about Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, where attendees connected directly with USGBC

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 1671 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Webinar: June LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED v4.1, June 20, 12pm

by AbbieKnight

Registration is now open for LEED v4.1 Building Design and Construction (BD+C), Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) and Operations and Maintenance (O+M) projects!

This month, listen to a record

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 06/15/2019 | Last updated: 06/17/2019

Net Zero Carbon, Water, and Energy + Decarbonizing at the District Level, August 13, St. Louis, MO

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This session will start by reviewing the various definitions of net zero energy and carbon, and Zero Water and One Water, including those developed by the USGBC and ILFI. It will then provide some con

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Net zero

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 06/22/2019 | Last updated: 06/22/2019

LEED v4.1 Certification Webinars - "Ask the Experts"

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC has launched a series of LEED v4.1 webinars to educate design professionals and building product manufacturers. The ‘Ask The Expert’ webinars include USGBC and GBC

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: USGBC,Webinars,LEED v4.1

0 replies | 1850 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

USGBC NJ Annual Summer Social & Member Reception August 14, 5:30pm, Point Pleasant Beach

by MVillere

Join US Green Building Council New Jersey’s (USGBC NJ) for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Non-members welcome.

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC NJ,WELL

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 07/10/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

Tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum), October 23, Malvern, PA

by MVillere

Join USGBC New Jersey for this guided tour of the Saint-Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum)
in Malvern, PA. Complete with CEUs on the bus ride there. Ride the chartered bus with us, or drive yourself. Pa

Keywords: LEED,Saint-Gobain,USGBC,LEED Platinum,USGBC NJ,Certainteed

0 replies | 1797 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/09/2019

Healthy Spaces for All, October 16, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

To conclude Green Building Alliance's series on Social Equity and Health, you can explore the challenges that some populations – namely K-12 schools and low-income househ

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Advocacy,Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,USGBC,healthy living,Low Income,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

2019 USGBC Texas Energy Summit, October 17, Houston, TX

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The 2019 USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit is a forum for building owners/managers, energy and sustainability managers, engineers, federal and state government officials, consultants and other stakeh

2019 USGBC CT Green Building Awards, October 3rd, New Haven, CT

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

USGBC Connecticut will be hosting their 2019 Annual Green Building Awards Oct. 3rd in New Haven, in the Springside Community Room, at Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Educational Center.

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Other,Advocacy,Events,Green Schools

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Awards,USGBC CT

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/28/2019