Green Building Planning and Construction

Objectives
Gain an understanding of technologies, design concepts and costs in light of stricter building codes, energy efficiencies, health issues, and standards.

Approach
This seminar provides an extensive overview of the important topic of Green Building Construction. Green Building is a way of enhancing the environment. This means tailoring a building and its placement on the site to the local climate, site conditions, culture, and community in order to reduce resource consumption, augment resource supply, and enhance the quality and diversity of life.

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Who should attend?
  • Contractors
  • Project Managers and Consultants
  • Building Owners and Managers
  • Government and Building Officials
  • Healthcare and Insurance Professionals

Course Outline
  • Green Building Technologies, materials systems and standards
  • Energy efficiencies with energy modeling tools
  • Evaluating cost vs. value of green products over their life cycle
  • Low-cost green strategies and economic incentives & funding
  • Health, comfort & productivity – goals & techniques

Materials Provided
Green Building: Project Planning & Cost Estimating 2nd Edition
Means Building Construction Cost Data (current year)
Seminar Workbook