Sustainable Practices Training for:

presents

Who is training?

Estimator and Project Manager at Fiorilli Construction, Inc. BS - Construction Science and Management, Western

Michigan University LEED AP – March 2009 Green Advantage Commercial / Residential Certified

August 2009 Previous Training Programs for:

– LEED Awareness for field staff– Timberline Accounting, Estimating, and Project

Management– Microsoft Project Scheduling– Microsoft Word and Excel

Chris Jackson, LEED AP GA-CR

What is LEED?

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was founded in 1993

LEED 1.0 1998 LEED 2.0 2000 LEED 2.1 2002 LEED 2.2 2005 LEED v3 2009

USGBC – United States Green Building Council

Committee of architects, builders, and engineers Evolved into Six Categories

Sustainable Sites (SS) Water Efficiency (WE) Energy & Atmosphere (EA)

Materials and Resources (MR) Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Innovation & Design Process (ID)

LEED v3 adds Regional Priority (RP)

LEED Certification Levels – v3

Total of 110 Points possible

Certified 40-49 Silver 50-59 Gold 60-79 Platinum 80 +

LEED Programs

Core & Shell New Construction Schools

Sector specific programs exist for:

Health Care Homes Commercial Interiors

Neighborhood Development Retail EBOM

What is Green Advantage?

Green Advantage provides a National Certification Exam for:

•Construction Management Professionals•Contractors

•Trades people•Architects

•Real estate Professionals•Field Personnel

•All other professionals interested in documenting their green building knowledge

What is Green Advantage?

Green Advantage started in 1997 with recognition and support from:

•US Environmental Protection Agency•The Nature Conservancy•SAIC•University of Florida

Who is Green Advantage?

The Organization…

•Governing Board•Certification Board•Advisory Board•Knowledgeable Staff

Why Green Advantage?

• Nationally recognized third-party credential• Affordable credentialing of field personnel• Current and relevant exam materials• Convenient national network of testing centers• Verified through academic research as providing environmental, health, and personnel performance benefits to construction projects (University of Florida, 2009)• Can be utilized by owners and developers as a preference or requirement in competitive bidding and architectural specifications• Pursuing accreditation by ANSI• GA Exam eligible for AIA / CEUs

Who wants Green Advantage?

AUDIENCE

•Contractors•Subcontractors•Trades people

•Architects•Engineers•Developers

•Realtors•Attorneys•Planners•Code Officials

Significant growing interest

Emerging interest

90%

How many people are certified?

Green Advantage has currently certified individuals in most of the 50 states:

•PA 1,595•TX 1,098•MD 477•FL 437•OH 72

50 Mile Radius of Cleveland - 13

What do I get?

Define your business in a challenging market

•Use the Green Advantage logo and signifier on marketing materials•Post company and contact information on the Green Advantage website directory•Contribute articles and photos of your green projects to GreenLight – a Green Advantage Publication

What are the benefits?

• Respond to market demands• Stay ahead of government regulations• Meet the growing consumer demand for credentialed green builders• Respond to bid requirements• Position for your share of the projected 5 million new green jobs• Educate your workforce to become aware of LEED requirements and avoid potential “disaster”

Certification Emphasis Areas

• Green Building Rationale• Triple Bottom Line – “People, Planet, Profit”

• Site Considerations• Energy Efficiency• Water Efficiency• Indoor Air Quality• Material Selection• Integrated Design and Construction

Fiorilli Sustainable Practices Training

• Overview of LEED processes• Overview of Sustainable Practices• Organized based on LEED standards• Presents terminology and relationships that will be applied in taking the certification exam• Explores real world examples• Encourages open conversation • Explains relationships of practices including complimentary practices as well as tradeoffs

Fiorilli Sustainable Practices Training

• Presents situations that may be encountered in day to day life at home, the workplace, and the jobsite.• Presents examples of pitfalls and consequences to non-compliance with standards• Provides general awareness of sustainable terms and practices

Training Slide Samples

The following is a sampling of training slides from our Sustainable Practices Course

Bioswales:

Man-made channels that retain and treat storm water.

Bioswales are built wide, shallow, and nearly level. This allows storm water to soak into the ground. A variety of plant materials removes pollutants in storm water through natural processes. Bioswales fall under the category of bioretention.

Bioswales:

http://www.green-rated.org

Building Orientation:

Direction the building faces. In most climate zones in the northern hemisphere, the long

side of a building should be on the south side. The largest area of windows should also be on the South side. If facing the South, there is usually enough roof area for solar water heating and PV (photo voltaic) panels. South-facing glass can be easily optimized through shading and glazing for passive solar heating. Though a southern exposure is ideal, the building can be oriented up to 30 degrees away from due south without losing much energy benefit.

Building Orientation:

http://www.ecowho.com

Green Advantage Exam

Green Advantage Study Guide and testing site is included in the exam fee

Testing Centers provide results instantly Study Guide and any notes / materials

provided during training are permitted in the testing center

60 questions, 90 minutes. Must score 75% or better to pass Certification lasts 3 years – must re-certify

Green Advantage Exam

What’s on the Exam? What should I expect?

Sample questions……

Sample Questions

Q: Green Seal is an industry driven standard for green building products.

a. True

b. False

Sample Questions

Q: Green Seal is an industry driven standard for green building products.

a. True

b. False

Green Seal is not industry driven. It is an independent third party standard.

Sample Questions

Q: Which of the following measures is most effective at reducing light pollution?

a. Install exterior motion sensor activated lighting

b. Illuminate outdoor signs with ground lights

c. Install full-cutoff exterior light fixtures

d. Use shielded solar exterior lighting

Sample Questions

Q: Which of the following measures is most effective at reducing light pollution?

a. Install exterior motion sensor activated lighting

b. Illuminate outdoor signs with ground lights

c. Install full-cutoff exterior light fixturesd. Use shielded solar exterior lighting

What’s the investment?

Investment

Sustainable Practices Training– One day course– 8 am to 5 pm with a two 20 minute breaks and a

lunch break– Investment $350.00

Green Advantage Exam– 60 Questions– 90 Minute exam– Investment $175.00

Now What?

Sounds good……..

Where do I go from here?

Sustainable Practices Training

To view the available training Schedule

Navigate to the Green Advantage logo on the left side and click on register

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Sustainable Practices Training

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Sustainable Practices Training

Training Dates are Scheduled as follows:

July 22, 2010 from 8 am to 5 pm September 23, 2010 from 8 am to 5 pm Future dates may be added

Exam scheduling by the individual at www.greenadvantage.org

Sustainable Practices Training for Green Advantage Certification

Prepare yourself and your company for the future

Educate yourself and your employees on current technology

Embrace SustainabilityGain the edge over your competitors

Questions?