NAHB BuilderBooks will host the webinar, “Real Strategies for Building Green in a Rebounding Market,” on the opportunities and benefits of building green in today’s market. The webinar will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 15.

All participants will receive a complimentary copy of “Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” a $22 value, and one hour of continuing education credit for all NAHB professional designations.

The program will feature “Build Green and Save” author Matthew Belcher, president of Belcher Homes, a residential and light commercial green building, development and consulting firm based in St. Louis.

During the webinar Belcher will discuss:

• Strategies to help builders flourish in the growing residential green construction market
• Fundamentals of the National Green Building Standard and how to earn the maximum points under the standard
• Green building techniques that enhance profitability

To Register

To register, visit www.nahb.org/builderbookslive. Registrants will receive e-mail confirmations.

Submit Questions by June 8

Participants are encouraged to e-mail questions for the webinar to ppotts@nahb.org by Tuesday, June 8. 

For more information, e-mail Patricia Potts at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8224.

'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 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 5,000 people have earned the CGP designation to date.

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