Thursday, April 21, 2011

LEED Professional Project Experience

USGBC Central CA Chapter is partnering with GreenStep and Green-Buildings.com on the LEED® Professional Project Experience Program, which provides LEED AP exam candidates with an opportunity to actively work on a LEED registered project, thus qualifying participants to take the LEED AP exam while gaining real-world, hands-on experience.


OBJECTIVES - Participants will: perform LEED credit calculations, evaluate credit costs, troubleshoot potential setbacks, review documentation for compliance, review Credit Interpretation Requests, and complete LEED Templates.


AUDIENCE - This course is intended for LEED AP candidates and Green Associates seeking to earn the LEED AP credential as well as Building Professionals who have some level of familiarity with the LEED Rating System who are looking to gain a thorough understanding of how to manage the LEED documentation process.


COST


MEMBERS $360


NON-MEMBERS $400


Members: Email info@usgbccc.org to receive the discount code!





Register for the Project Experience Program




This program is limited In size. Once seats are filled, candidates wishing to participate may contact Green-Buildings.com to be added to the list for future projects.



Monday, April 18, 2011

Taylor Teter Partnership Becomes GOLD Sponsor

Many thanks to Taylor Teter Partnership, LLP and Loren Aiton for their joint sponsorship of $2,500! This makes the first GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP for the year! The Central California chapter relies on the support of like-minded individuals with a shared vision of creating a built environment based in sustainability and awareness, and thanks Loren and the Partners of TTP for their generous support.

If you are interested in supporting the efforts our chapter please visit our Valued Sponsor Web page to learn more or make an immediate gift here. Your tax-deductible gift to the chapter will help us to continue to promote and advance healthy, sustainable, socially responsible, and economically viable environments through collaboration, diversity, education, networking, and environmental stewardship. Your sponsorship will allow us to provide first-rate educational programs and a full range of valuable services to chapter members and the communities we serve.

Again, our thanks to TTP for vital and generous support. It is because of YOU that we do succeed!

Monday, April 4, 2011

Go Green Expo | April 15-17

USGBC Members receive a 33% discount when registering for the upcoming Go Green Expo event in Los Angeles. Use promo code USGBC for $5 off (normally $15).

Go Green Expo
April 15-17, 2011
Los Angeles Convention Center - South Hall G
1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Go Green Expo is one of the largest eco-friendly showcases in Los Angeles with hundreds of exhibits for eco-minded consumers & businesses. Learn from keynote presentations and panels from environmental leaders such as Captain Paul Watson of Whale Wars, Ed Begley Jr., Eric Cory Freed, Mariel Hemingway & dozens of others! See the latest eco-friendly options for the home & office, green health & beauty, pet and baby products, enjoy an eco-film screening and much more!

The 2010 Go Green Expo in LA showcased more than 300 exhibits featuring the latest in eco-friendly products and services. More than 10,000 Los Angeles residents and over 250 media outlets were in attendance – GoGreenExpo.com received more than 4,000,000 hits. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Details & Tickets: http://www.GoGreenExpo.com
Purchase discounted tickets online in advance.
Use promo code: USGBC for $5 off (normally $15)

Los Angeles Convention Center - South Hall G
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Trade Only Day (free with proper business ID)
Friday, April 15, 2011 • 10am - 5pm

Open to Public
Saturday, April 16, 2011 • 10am - 6pm
Sunday, April 17, 2011 • 10am - 5pm

Exhibiting
USGBC member companies receive a $250 discount on the standard booth price. Only a few spaces remain - if your company is interested in exhibiting please contact Bradford Rand: BRand@GoGreenExpo.com or 212.655.4505 ext. 223

Event website: http://www.GoGreenExpo.com
Purchase discounted tickets online in advance.
Use promo code: USGBC for $5 off (normally $15)