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September 28, 2010

Live Course Offerings for Fall 2010

October 21, 2010, 8 am-4 pm
Commissioning Process for Architects, Developers and Building Owners


WHERE: eppstein uhen architects, 333 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI
COST: $295 WGBA members, $325 non-members. Includes course materials and lunch.

APPROVED FOR 8 GBCI CE HOURS
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

This course will introduce the commissioning process to Architects, Building Owners and Developers so that they can fully utilize the benefits of building commissioning. The course covers all the different responsibilities of a commissioning Authority, their implementation schedule and expectations. It discusses the benefits of commissioning and provides the tools needed to evaluate the right commissioning Authority for the project. The course will also address commissioning process requirements as required by different LEED rating systems.

INSTRUCTOR:  Farhan Khatri, P.E., QCxP, LEED AP

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November 22, 2010, 8 am-12 pm
Building Performance Measurement 300 Level

WHERE: Environmental Systems Inc., 3410 Gateway Road, Brookfield, WI
COST: $88 WGBA members, $99 non-members

APPROVED FOR 4 GBCI CE HOURS
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

LEED certified buildings are promoted as energy-efficient, but how are energy savings determined in operating buildings? The USGBC made changes to LEED 3.0 that place additional emphasis on energy-efficiency and actual building performance. Starting with the basics of building
performance measurement and why it is important to buildings designers and owners, the 300 level class also presents the principles of performance measurement and measurement & verification needed to earn LEED BD&C EA c5 and related credits. Principles and practice of the IPMVP will be introduced and explained.

At the conclusion of the class, participants will have the information needed to calculate energy savings and emissions reductions from energy-efficiency improvements, write and implement a measurement & verification plan following LEED principles, and report the benefits of their buildings to clients, occupants, and USGBC.

INSTRUCTOR:  Mark Stetz, Stetz Consulting LLC


Do you know there are options for earning CE Hours?

LEED Professional can maintain their credential by either retesting or earning CE hours. Both methods allow LEED Green Associates and LEED APs to continue to advance their knowledge and skills, keeping them current, relevant, and at the forefront of their industries, as the marketplace rapidly evolves and demands more from building professionals.

LEED Professionals can earn CE hours through various activities, including many they are already doing! Earn CE hours through:
  • Professional development/continuing education courses
  • Live presentations
  • Self-study programs
  • College and university courses
  • Certificates, professional licenses, and credentials
  • Committee and volunteer work
  • Authorship
  • LEED project participation
Read more about the activity options



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Susan Loomans
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance
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