The Builders Exchange has three important LEED Exam Preparation Class being offered this month:
- Apr 11 - LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
- Apr 18 - LEED for Building Design & Construction Exam Preparation Class
- Apr 19 - LEED Project Management Experience Course
Look for registration information inside this week’s issue of the Weekly Bulletin. LEED is fast becoming a necessary credential to win bids and secure more work. Here are some benefits associated with the LEED designation.
Who Uses LEED?
- Diverse professionals, including architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, lenders and government officials all use LEED to help transform the built environment to sustainability.
- State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings.
- Federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, Energy, and State, have LEED initiatives.
- And LEED projects are in progress in 120 different countries – among these Canada, Brazil, Mexico and India.
What LEED Delivers
Participation in LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification.
LEED-certified buildings are designed to:
- Lower operating costs and increase asset value
- Reduce waste sent to landfills
- Conserve energy and water
- Be healthier and safer for occupants
- Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities
- Moreover, an organization's participation in the voluntary and technically rigorous LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
How Do I Get Started
Register to attend our LEED professional series starting with the Green Associate course and followed by LEED AP and become an expert with LEED professional credentials that will distinguish you as a building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process.