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USGBC Event: Fall Credential Maintenance Blitz

Fall Credential Maintenance Blitz (Earn up to 15 GBCI CE Hours!) hosted by the USGBC - Illinois Chapter!

Date: 01 Nov 2011
Time: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 350 West Mart Center (2nd Floor), Chicago, IL 60654

Program Description:

Join the USGBC - Illinois Chapter to earn up to 15.0 GBCI CE hours through two days of great educational sessions in all seven GBCI Credential Maintenance Categories for your LEED Green Associate or LEED AP with Specialty Credential! More details on the program and GBCI categories here.

View pricing and registration details here.

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Agenda: November 1 (8.0 GBCI CE Hours)

    8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration & Breakfast

    8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
    Session 1: Beyond Intensive - Agricultural Green Roofs

    9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Session 2: Taking Water Efficiency to the Limit

    11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break

    11:15 AM – 12:15 AM
    Session 3: Net Zero Emissions Building: Using Detailed Energy Modeling as a Design Tool

    12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch Break

    12:45 AM – 1:45 PM
    Session 4: Waste Minimization & Zero Waste Strategies

    1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
    Session 5: A+ Design:  Maintaining IAQ & Energy Efficiency in Schools

    2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break

    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Session 6: Estimating & Budgeting For Successful LEED Certification

    4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Session 7: LEED 2012 & Beyond - Updates to the Next Version of LEED

    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Happy Hour

View full program description and speakers for each session here.

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Agenda: November 2 (7.0 GBCI BD+C LEED Specific Hours)

    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Breakfast

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    BD+C 301 Workshop: Implementing the LEED Building Design & Construction Rating Systems
    Learn how to apply the LEED BD+C rating systems, with LEED for New Construction as the focus, by walking through the phases and key decision points of a typical project. Engage with experienced LEED® Faculty™ and other participants to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and rating system tools. By the end of this full-day program, attendees will be able to explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system; apply and facilitate the LEED process with stakeholders; apply LEED tools to a new construction or major renovation project; and identify key green decisions throughout the process of earning LEED certification.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Sponsor this program at the Linden Level ($500) or above and receive complimentary tickets, company recognition on event marketing pieces, recognition at the event, and a exhibitor table at this event.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Katie Kaluzny at kkaluzny@usgbc-illinois.org or 312-245-8300 x203.

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