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GREEN BUILDING

Below are resources and information pertaining to green build and LEED Certification provided by ABC National and other organizations.

Training Resources

ABC Chapters
Many ABC chapters offer green building training. Contact your local ABC chapter.

National Workshops
ABC National has partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to offer half-day and full day workshops at ABC's national conferences. Workshops will teach attendees awareness, understanding and implementation of green building principles and the LEED Rating System.

LEED 101: Getting Started with Green
Construction Education Conference
Flamingo Las Vegas
May 7, 2008
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Register online

Online Courses
The U.S. Green Building Council offers the following online courses for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED):

Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation
LEED 101: Green Building Basics
Introduction to LEED for Schools

Visit the USGBC’s site for information on course content, pricing and registration links: www.usgbc.org

Green Advantage Environmental Certification
Contractors can become certified green building practitioners by testing their knowledge of green construction concepts, technologies and techniques through this nationally recognized program.

For more information on obtaining Green Advantage certification, visit: www.greenadvantage.org

Publications

ABC Green Building Resource Guide

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Reference Guides - Bulk rates are available for ABC members, contact: greenbuilding@abc.org

More U.S. Green Building Council Research & Publications

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A Guide for Construction Sites