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Earn New Green Designation at the Builders’ Show
The new Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from The NAHB University of Housing is being launched at the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month. Attendees interested in obtaining the CGP designation can start taking the required courses at the show.
NAHB’s Certified Green Professional designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.
The designation provides a solid background in green building methods and the tools to reach consumers from an organization that is leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.
Pre-Show CGP courses at IBS:
- Green Building for Building Professionals*
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 230 D
Sunday and Monday, Feb. 10-11
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 230 H
Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This two-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Attendees will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value.
Techniques for competitively differentiating home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency will also be discussed.
- Business Management for Building Professionals*
Monday, Feb. 11
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 331 A
Tuesday, Feb. 12
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 230 E
Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give attendees a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses — planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling.
Instructors using case studies and sample forms will give attendees practical and applicable tools for management success.
Designation credits earned: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, Master CSP
To learn more about the CGP designation, visit The NAHB University of Housing booth during IBS at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall B Lobby, Level II, or the NAHB Advocacy Booth, West Building, Hall C Lobby, Level II.
For requirements and other information, call The NAHB University of Housing Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.
* Separate registration fees apply. Registration for these courses does not imply registration for the 2008 International Builders’ Show. However, when you register for the International Builders’ Show, you can also register for the pre-show education courses at the same time.
 Take the Mystery Out of Green Building
Register now for The 2008 National Green Building Conference, held May 11-13 in New Orleans. Get contacts, tools and ideas that are good for both the environment and your bottom line.
The National Green Building Conference is the only national conference targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with designers and suppliers, attend exceptional education sessions and develop the skills you need for profitable green building.
For information and to register, visit www.nahb.org/greenbuildingconference, call 800-368-5242 x8338, or e-mail registrar@nahb.com.
 ‘Profit from Green Building’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Profit from Building Green — Award-Winning Tips to Build Energy Efficient Homes,” available through BuilderBooks.com, showcases what energy conscious award-winning builders are doing, provides innovative energy-efficient features and covers successful techniques for building this niche market.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
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