HGTV's Mike Holmes

Mike Holmes, the host of "Holmes on Homes" and "Holmes Inspection" on HGTV, will be the keynote speaker at the opening session of the National Green Building Conference and Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Holmes’ keynote address will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

“Mike Holmes has a passion for high performance green homes,” said Doug Calvert, of the custom builder Mountain View Home Builder in Gainesville, Ga., and chairman of the National Green Building Conference and Expo Working Group. “He really connects with people with his message about the potential of green building.”

As the host of the popular HGTV programs that bear his name, Holmes advises home owners around the world on how to manage renovations, home repairs and maintenance.

A contractor who knows the importance of resourcefulness and craftsmanship, his experience in new-home construction and sustainable building has garnered him a growing fan base.

In 2006, Holmes was recognized in Canada’s House of Commons for his support for improved building standards and skilled trades. That same year, he also launched a charitable foundation in Canada to support the training of youths in the skilled trades through apprenticeships and scholarships. In addition, Holmes and his crew built a remarkable sustainable and hurricane-resistant house in New Orleans as part of Brad Pitt's “Make It Right NOLA” project.

Today, Holmes is seeking to set a new standard for residential construction and design by developing a unique community of eco-friendly and sustainable homes in Alberta, Canada.

Green Building Tour on May 1 Kicks Off Conference

The conference kicks off on May 1 with a Green Building and Technology Tour in Salt Lake City and nearby communities. Conference attendees who take the tour will see the latest green building techniques in homes and in community development.

Another highlight of the conference is the Green Building Awards dinner on May 2. Sponsored by Bosch Appliances, Mohawk Industries and SolarCity, the awards program will be held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. Winners of the awards set the standard for sustainability in residential construction.

 The conference features a wide range of educational sessions designed to meet the needs of relative newcomers and experienced green building professionals. Educational sessions will address new energy efficiency standards, marketing green products and homes, building high performance homes at an affordable price, and many other topics.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/greenbuildingconference.

'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.

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.