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Burt’s Bees CEO to Address Green Building Conference
Burt’s Bees CEO John Replogle will be the keynote speaker at the 12th annual NAHB National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C. on May 16-18.
Burt’s Bees is a personal care products company and a leader in corporate sustainability. In 2009, the company reduced its landfill waste by 51.5%, its energy consumption by 15.3% and its non-product manufacturing water use by 5.5%, according to a company press release.
The company also launched “Live the Greater Good,” a pioneering initiative designed to provide all Burt’s Bees employees with the tools and time during the work day to be involved in social and environmental education and action, ultimately attaining Burt’s Bees’ 2020 goal of 100% employee engagement in sustainability 10 years ahead of schedule.
In addition to Repogle’s keynote presentation on the afternoon of Sunday, May 16, highlights of this year’s conference include an expanded tour of green homes, advanced educational sessions and the annual NAHB National Green Building Awards dinner.
New seminar offerings include "The Economics of Green Homes and Green Building," "The Latest in Appraising and Lending on Green Buildings," and "Green Renovation & Addition," among others.
There will also be an all-day "GreenTensive" session on May 17 to encourage advanced and veteran green builders and remodelers to collaborate and share solutions to the challenges they have encountered.
“Advanced Green Building: Building Science” — the first of two new courses that will be required to earn the upcoming Master Certified Green Professional designation — will be offered on May 14-15 as a pre-conference education opportunity. Also offered will be “Green Building for Building Professionals” and “Business Management for Building Professionals,” both of which are required to earn the Certified Green Professional educational designation.
Corporate sponsors for this year’s NAHB National Green Building Conference include Lowe’s Commercial Services, The Propane Education and Research Council, Wells Fargo and Whirlpool.
Learn more about the conference at www.nahb.org/greenbuildingconference. For registration information, click here.
 ‘National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“The National Green Building Standard,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides “green” practices that can be incorporated into multifamily and single-family new home construction, home remodeling and additions and site development.
The standard covers lot design, resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.
Currently the first and only ANSI-approved green building rating system, the National Green Building Standard is the benchmark for green homes.
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'National Green Building Standard Commentary' Available at BuilderBooks.com
The "National Green Building Standard Commentary," available through BuilderBooks.com and a companion to the ANSI approved "National Green Building Standard," that provides valuable insight to the intention and implementations of the practices and provisions found in the green building standard.
The "Commentary" is a useful resource for any designer or builder using the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for developing or renovating residential properties of all types to reduce their relative impact.
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The Future of Residential Construction Is Green
The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
Earning the CGP demonstrates to clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques. More than 5,000 people have earned the CGP designation to date.
For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
 ‘Build Green and Save’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that shows builders how to identify and select green building materials; implement green construction techniques; explain the benefits of green housing and offer affordable green building solutions to consumers; and use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption.
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