Proposals are now being accepted for educational seminars to be offered at the 13th Annual National Green Building Conference in Salt Lake City from May 1-3, 2011.

The conference is the only national event of its kind targeted to the mainstream residential building industry.

Presenters can expect to talk to builders, remodelers, land developers, engineers, architects, planners, public officials, environmental advocates and product manufacturers.

Proposals are being sought for sessions on a variety of green building topics, ranging from business management and marketing to building science and green technologies. All levels of content are being accepted, with a strong focus on advanced and cutting-edge sessions.

Returning to the 2011 conference will be “Greentensive” sessions that take a more in-depth look at specific topics such as energy efficiency, water efficiency and indoor air quality.

At the 2010 conference in Raleigh, N.C., these sessions drew standing-room-only audiences.

The conference organizers are looking for proposals that target different project types — including single-family and multifamily construction, remodeling and residential development. 

Prospective speakers should describe their proficiency in areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, waste management, design and site development. All proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to green building, the timeliness of the topic, their practical application and speaker qualifications.

To submit a proposal, follow this link to ISES.

For additional information, e-mail Chad Riedy at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8225.

'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.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here.

'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.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

More Than 5,000 People Have Earned Their Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation

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 5,400 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.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

For answers to questions about National Green Building Certification by the NAHB Research Center, certification to the standard or the guideline sunset, complete and submit the Contact Us form on the NAHBGreen website.