RI-GBC hosting education onsite webinar for LEED APs on March 30
The RI Green Building Council will be hosting the second in a series of monthly educational seminars for LEED Accredited Professionals, Green Associates and others, but especially those who need to complete their 15-30 hours of credential maintenance.
This "onsite interactive webinar" is titled, LEED for New Construction Credit by Credit Review - Water Efficiency and Innovative Design. It is geared toward master planners, engineers, architects, contractors, government officials and others involved in managing water-related issues for green building projects where water conservation - inside and out—is a priority.
Learning objectives include: Understanding prerequisites, credit intents and requirements for LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation projects to achieve Water Efficiency and Innovation in Design credits; learning about specific Regional Priority credits; recognizing potential strategies including integrated design executed by an inclusive project team; learning key metrics and standards; understanding basic LEED documentation considerations and becoming aware of tools and additional resources for applying Water Efficiency and Innovative Design credits.
Date: Wednesday, March 30
Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM
Location: Gem Plumbing, 1 Wellington Rd., Lincoln
Water efficient fixtures, including on demand water heaters, will be on display before and after the presentation.
Presenter: Safina Nicholas, senior architect and LEED AP, CDM
Continuing Education Credits: 2 GBCI CE hours and/or 2 AIA/CES LUs (Learning Units) *pending anticipated GBCI approval
Cost: $25 **Free for anyone NOT seeking CEUs
For more information, visit www.usgbcRI.org and click on events, call 401-31-GREEN (401-314-7336) or email us at info@usgbcRI.org.
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