Contractor Organizations & Green Builder Certification
Builders Without Borders
We are an international network of ecological builders who form partnerships with communities and organizations around the world to create affordable housing from local materials and to work together for a sustainable future. We believe the solution to homelessness is not merely housing, but a local population trained to provide housing for themselves
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Build It Green: Green Building Contractor Certification
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As green building becomes more popular, homeowners and those purchasing homes are looking for contractors, architects, engineers, specialty contractors, and real estate professionals who are qualified to provide green building services. Now is your chance to establish yourself in this profitable niche and distinguish yourself from your competitors.
The Build It Green Certified Green Building Professional Training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of residential buildings, as well as professionals that support and develop the market for green building. Certification is available for the following professionals: Architects/Designers, Carpenters, Consultants, Contractors, Developers, Electricians, Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscapers, Plumbing Contractors, Public Agencies, Non-Profits, Real Estate Professionals, Specialty Trades, Solar Contractors and Suppliers
Participants will attend a two-day, 16 hour course based on the overarching principles of Green Building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings. Participants will be introduced to green building methods and materials to reduce the impacts of building and increase the benefits to homeowners. There will be case studies, guest speakers and in-depth presentations on such topics as energy efficiency, resource conservation, indoor air quality and developing and marketing a green business. In addition, the class will cover how to get the green information and resources you need, how to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in green building, and how to integrate and benefit from green practices in your business. Participants will take an exam at the end of the two days.
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Green Advantage Environmental Certification
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Green Advantage Certification, requires that you demonstrate a basic knowledge of green construction concepts, materials, and practices by passing the Green Advantage Exam with a score of 75% or higher.
Certification is based on an established set of standards, and is overseen and judged by a board of experts who make up the Green Advantage Certification Board.
In order to achieve Green Advantage Environmental Certification, you must demonstrate a basic knowledge of green design and construction concepts, materials, and practices by passing the Green Advantage Exam with a score of 75% or higher.
The Certification Exam Fee is $125 if you are taking the Exam at a session scheduled as a part of an authorized Green Advantage training. If you have taken the training and wish to schedule the Exam independent of the training offering's Exam session, an additional fee of $25 will be charged for arranging to take the Exam at a participating community college. This $25 fee applies as long as you take the Exam within 30 calendar days of the training. Exams taken more than 30 calendar days from the training will cost an additional $25. In each of these cases, the Exam is open book.
The Green Advantage Certification Exam covers:
* Green building industry/green building materials
* Site considerations and passive building design
* Energy- and water-efficient building technologies
* Sustainable construction technologies that enhance resistance to disaster and biological hazards
* Construction operations to reduce environmental impact
* Window benefits and technologies
* Indoor environmental quality
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Institute for the Build Environment Green Building Certificate Program
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The IBE has created a program focused on sustainable building tools and strategies, including LEED , the nationwide rating system of the U.S. Green Building Council. Our Green Building Certificate Program is an on-campus, accelerated evening program providing critical knowledge about emerging practices in commercial and residential building.
This certificate responds to the growing need for specially trained professionals who are able to adapt to a changing industry and culture. If you work in the design and construction industries and are seeking to enhance your career, this certificate can greatly increase your competency and ability to contribute, collaborate, and advance. Industry-related audiences who benefit from this certificate include:
* Design professionals architects, engineers, planners, and interior
designers
* Contractors and builders
* Building officials
* Facility managers and stakeholders
* Building owners and developers
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CATT- Contractors Assn of Truckee Tahoe
In 2001, CATT announced an affiliation with the Nevada County Contractors Association, and other affiliations followed, including reciprocal memberships with the North State Building Industry Association, Sierra Green Building Association, and Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors.
CATT's mission statement is To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community
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Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
We teach, value, and advocate a balanced, holistic approach to designing new buildings. These days many terms are used to describe improved buildings, such as "green," "sustainable," "high performance," and "environmentally responsive." We are always mindful that these ideas must be kept in context with other equally important design objectives, such as aesthetics, accessibility, cost effectiveness, flexibility, high productivity, and security. Our members believe that all sustainable buildings must be low-energy, climate-responsive, use minimal fossil fuels and cleaner, renewable energy
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Timber Framer's Guild
We are a non-profit educational membership association dedicated to the craft of timber framing. We serve as a center of timber frame information and design for the professional and the general public
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UC Davis Green Building and Sustainable Design Certificate
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The new Green Building and Sustainable Design Certificate Program is designed to address the emerging trend of developing healthier and smarter buildings by defining effective ways to utilize energy and water usage. The program combines elements from architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental and land use planning, and construction management. You will develop successful strategies for implementation of green building and sustainable design into site planning and design, building design and construction, and building management practices.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the processes of incorporating social, economic and environmental issues into the planning, design, and construction of commercial and residential sites. The program will cover a variety of issues, including site analysis, construction management, water resources planning and landscape architecture.
The program is geared for the planner, landscape architect, developer or contractor interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life.
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