Builders and remodelers looking to make their green projects more streamlined and cost-efficient can learn ways to do so during two new advanced green building courses that will be held during the pre-show schedule before the start of the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show.

“The focus when developing the advanced green courses was to try and make the applications as practical as can be,” said John Barrows, CGB, CGP, GMB, of J. Barrows, Inc., a Hamptons, N.Y.-based custom builder and subject matter expert who helped develop the two courses, “Advanced Green Building: Building Science” and “Advanced Green Building: Project Management.”

“If green building is going to be successful, we need to find cost-effective methods of implementation. We have to find ways to create efficiencies. The ‘Building Science’ class helps you understand how to create efficiency from a construction standpoint. The ‘Project Management’ class shows how to create efficiencies in your procedures and systems,” he said.

The courses are required for the new Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) designation for builders and remodelers. Attendees can register for the advanced green courses at www.buildersshow.com.

• Advanced Green Building: Building Science (Two-day course)
  Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 8-9
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day
  
  Builders and remodelers will learn about proper building science techniques for constructing and remodeling high-performance homes — energy-efficient homes that are more durable, and environmentally responsible and provide a sustainable living environment.
  
  By using case studies, detailed construction drawings and other resources found on GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, NAHB and BuildingGreen, LLC have developed the course to provide builders and remodelers with the highest-level information available.
  
  Course graduates will be able to:
  • Apply building physics to building performance
  • Translate building science into elements of design and construction
  • Dovetail all features of high performance — energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials efficiency and indoor environmental quality
  • Describe the high-performance home and its benefits to clients and the project team
  • Use all aspects of GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, including “My GBA,” the site’s project management tool, on individual projects and with the project team

Designation Credit(s): Master CGP
Continuing Education Hours: 12.0
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, CGP, CMP, CSP, GMB, GMR, Master CSP, Master CGP, MIRM, RCS
Tracks: Construction Codes, Methods & Systems; Green Building & Sustainability

• Advanced Green Building: Project Management (Two-day course)
  Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 10-11
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. both days
  
  Builders and remodelers will learn how to successfully integrate green building-related tasks and the green home certification process into their project management to create an effective, streamlined process.
  
  Using the whole-house approach to building, this course identifies important documents and methods of communication in order to clarify who does what tasks and when.
  
  By completing the course, attendees will be able to:
  • Integrate green tasks into project management for a collaborative and more efficient approach toward meeting green standards
  • Develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of the National Green Building Standard and the green home certification process
  • Discuss ways to limit the potential liabilities of green building
  • Increase the project’s bottom line through streamlined management practices
  • Improve marketing strategies for selling green

Designation Credit(s): Master CGP
Continuing Education Hours: 12.0
Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, CGP, CMP, CSP, GMB, GMR, Master CSP, Master CGP, MIRM, RCS
Tracks: Green Building & Sustainability

Pre-Show Course Information

Pre-show course fees are in addition to IBS registration. Visit www.buildersshow.com/searcheducation for a list of courses and their fees.

Course attendance is limited to 50 students per course and some courses sell out prior to the show.

For more information about IBS pre-show courses, visit www.buildersshow.com/preshow.

'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.