Green Advantage
Green Advantage Environmental Certification (Commercial)
Green Advantage® is an environmental certification for building-related practitioners, primarily contractors, subcontractors and trades people. Certified individuals have successfully passed the Green Advantage® Certification Exam demonstrating knowledge of current green building principles, materials, and techniques. This course is specifically for Commercial Certification with its specific exam. Because the green building field is rapidly changing, candidates must pass a Re-certification Exam every three years in order to remain Green Advantage Certified. You can learn more about Green Advantage by visiting the website at www.greenadvantage.org.
The Sessions are organized as follows:
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Session 1: Laying the Ground Work Introductions, The Big Picture of Sustainability, First Cost v. Life Cycle, Overview and Impact of the LEED rating System upon the Construction Industry; Construction Operations includes LEED workbook, Construction Waste Management and much more.
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Session 2: Building a Green Project Site, Structure, Walls, Windows, Roofs, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, LEED Documentation
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Session 3: Finishing the Project Interior Finishes, Equipment, Landscaping, Project/LEED Closeout, Course Review - prep for test
More info, contact Joy Fraunfelter, 215-881-7487
