Program Updates! News from USGBC West Michigan

LEED 2012 will be balloted from June 1-30, 2012. To vote, you must join the Consensus Body during the Opt-In Period, which began April 2, 2012 and closes May 1, 2012.

Click here to learn more about opting-in to LEED 2012

PROGRAM CALENDAR

Our program calendar is filling up fast! Join us at one or all of our many exciting, upcoming events.

Earn GBCI CEU's at the Living Building Challenge Presentation
Network at the Quarterly Membership Meeting
Enjoy your lunch hour learning about Stryker's commitment to LEED EB

Join us!

Education

LEED 201 - Core Concepts & Strategies

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | 8:30 - 5:00

$199.00 early bird / $239.00 standard (after 4/16) Includes Lunch

Gain essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts fundamental to all LEED rating systems. Learn LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level and basics of the LEED certification process. This course provides a foundation for pursuing the LEED Green Associate exam. The training series concludes with an overview of recommended study methods, exam-taking skills and practice questions for the LEED Green Associate exam. Includes 60-day access to practice online exam questions for studying after the workshop.

REGISTER HERE

Use coupon code WMUSGBC to save $10 on registration.

HOMES 252 | Understanding LEED
for Homes

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 | 8:30 - 5:00

$175.00 early bird / $219.00 standard (after 4/16) Includes Lunch

In today's business, LEED is the language of green. LEED for Homes is a green rating system for mixed-use multi-family buildings, as well as single-family homes. This course provides an introduction to the LEED for Homes rating system and delivery model. The course addresses the intents and requirements of prerequisites and key credits within the rating system while providing real-world examples of strategies to meet them. The course also identifies the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in a LEED for Homes project, and is designed to prepare the professional to plan for key considerations and requirements for the LEED certification process.

REGISTER HERE

Use coupon code WMUSGBC to save $10 on
registration.

Alliance for Environmental Sustainability

949 Wealthy St. SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Membership Meeting

Wednesday, May 16

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Please join our Chapter at the quarterly membership meeting where Chris Hall, Director of Neighborhood Revitalization & Strategic Initiatives for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, will present on Habitat's dedication to LEED buildings. Chris' presentation will cover:

An Overview of Habitat
Commitment to LEED
The Wealthy Heights Project
Habitat Pro
Tour of Habitat's LEED Certified Headquarters

Cost:

Chapter Members $5.00

Non-members $20.00

Light hors d'oeurves will be served

For more information

and to register follow this link:

The Educational Facilities Conference is held to provide educators, school board members, educational planners, school administrators, architects, engineers, construction managers, and other interested professionals with the latest available information which will assist them in planning, designing and constructing educational facilities.

Registration Fees

For members of MASA, MASB and MSBO:
March/April $145 | May $195 | June/Door $295

All others:
March/April $245 | May $295 | June/Door $345

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Membership

Thank you to our new and renewing members

Sara Cornell, Enviro-Clean Services
Cassie Kamphuis, Kendall College of Art & Design
David Bell, Progressive AE
Douglas Scott, ROWE Professional Service Company
Rob Lantz, The Christman Company
Patrick Drueke, Rhoades McKee
Richard Fleet, Fleet Contracting Co.