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    GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 17, 9 am - 1 pm

  • 17 June 2022
  • Start time : 09:00 AM
  • End time : 01:00 PM
  • Event Host : USGBC LA
GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building  USGBC LA
Event Description

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the foundational concepts of sustainability - and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient, healthy and resilient. GPRO covers the “green gap” between standard trade skills and the new awareness required to successfully implement sustainable and energy efficient building practices.

This training is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce development providers, facilities and operations staff, and college students interested in entering the building or construction industry.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • How reducing building energy will reduce the effects of climate change
  • Basic elements of green, high-performance construction and building operations
  • Role of trades on high-performance job sites
  • Energy-consuming building systems and some strategies to reduce building energy use

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • USGBC LA
  • Logistics / Parking
    • Registration includes a course e-book and the online exam session. Students who pass the exam with an 80% or higher become a GPRO Certificate Holder.

      GPRO Fundamentals qualifies for 4 AIA and GBCI CE Credits.
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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