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Mar
09
The U.S. Green Building Council West Michigan Chapter is offering a facilitated study group to prepare individuals for the challenging LEED Green Associate (GA) Examination. These study groups differ from instructor-led courses and rely on the strength of the facilitator and the active participation of the learners. Study group sessions are a combination of facilitated, peer-to-peer discussion and personal study and will provide participants with the ability to explain green building concepts and strategies, apply test-taking strategies, navigate exam structure and prepare them to sit for the exam. Study group participants should have the prerequisite knowledge of the subject matter covered in the LEED GA Candidate Handbook. They will also need study the content of the
Classes will be held at the Tassell M-TEC located at
Facilitated classes begin will meet bi-weekly from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
1.) March 9, 2010* 2.) March 23, 2010* 3.) April 6, 2010* 4.) April 20, 2010* *Additionally, participants will separate into smaller groups and meet for an additional 5 hours between classes.
The total program includes 6 hours of facilitated group discussion and 20 hours for informal small group study.
Registration Fees for the course: Due March 1st to avoid a late fee.
Local USGBC Chapter Member $100.00 each. See below for benefits of Local membership! Non-member $125.00 each.
This study group is registered for 24 LUs (HSW/SD) with AIA/CES, with three more if you take the LEED GA exam. Please include your AIA number with your registration if you wish to take advantage of this offer.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program satisfying eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate exam.
Course Registration Fees
USGBC Local members = $100/person. Non-USGBC members = $125/person. Additional fee after 9/25 + $25/person. Course fees include: Facilitator fees, handouts and refreshments. (Not included in the Registration Fees is the cost of the LEED GA Examination which is approximately $150 for USGBC members and $200 for non-USGBC members). Instructions on enrolling for the exam and finding the test site location are explained during the course.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: PAYMENT IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED FOR YOUR RESERVATION
Sorry, we are not equipped to handle credit card payments at this time.
SEND REGISTRATION FORM (and CHECKS PAYABLE) TO: USGBC
Late Registration Fee after
E-MAIL form to admin@usgbcwm.org or register online at: https://www.payandreserve.com/usgbcwm/west-michigan-chapter-leed-green-associate-study-group-72.htm
Now may be an excellent time to join the USGBC—for your business, and/or for you as an individual to become a member of the West Michigan Chapter. National membership dues are set by organizational categories, starting at $300 per year. Annual local Chapter membership is $50 for individuals employed by a USGBC national member, and $65 for those who are not. To apply for both national and chapter memberships, visit the USGBC web site: www.usgbc.org Click on “Membership” near the top of the home page. In addition to the $25 discount on the LEED GA Study Group for local Chapter members, savings are available with national membership on the LEED Exams, LEED Reference Guides, Greenbuild Expo and many other benefits.
More About This Course
The study group is an excellent preparation for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. Participants will learn the U.S. Green Building Council’s
Eric Doyle has over 13 years of combined experience in the commercial office interiors and sustainable design/build construction industry. Beyond his expertise in sustainable building practices, he has a background in technical education and has facilitated training for hundreds of professionals from many countries around the world about LEED and green building fundamentals. Eric has managed or participated in over a dozen LEED projects, totaling over one million square feet from coast to coast.
Sue Norman is an interior designer experienced in all phases of a commercial design/build project. Her first career was in teaching and Sue currently teaches Green Advantage courses through
Events
Mar
15
What is LEED Legislation All About?
Click here for more information.
Four bills recently introduced in the Michigan Senate would provide financial incentives for the construction of green buildings. Join us for timely, informative and FREE discussion about this legislation.
Presenters:
John Byl and Troy Cummings, Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP
Guy Bazzani, founder and president, Bazzani Associates
March 15, 2010 @ University Club, 111 Lyons Ave., Grand Rapids, MI from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
and
March 17, 2010 @ Skyline Club, 2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Please RSVP Sharon Sprague for this FREE event by March 11, ssprague@wnj.com or (616)752-2326
Mar
25
Construction & Design Professionals’ Expo 2010
A GREAT ONE-DAY EVENT
The Grand Rapids Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute is proud to announce its annual product/educational showcase; the Construction & Design Professionals Expo 2010. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2010 and will once again be held at The Pinnacle Center in
This Expo has grown into one of
EXPO PARTNERSHIPS/CO-HOSTS
Join the Alliance Partners from the construction industry's most recognized associations:
American Institute of Architects,
National Association of Women in Construction,
MiBiz, providing the current perspective on the West Michigan Business Activity.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
You can reserve your Exhibitor’s Booth by emailing or faxing the attached registration form with your top three (3) booth location selections to the contact listed on the form. Refer to the Exhibitor Registration Form for a schedule of fees. To make sure you get your prime booth location, send in your registration today.
Thank you for your support of the Grand Rapids Chapter of CSI
Bill Smith CSI, CDT: 2010 GR CSI Expo Committee
Phone/fax: (616) 456-4623 / (616) 456-3828
Email: bsmith@grcity.us
Apr
10
The WM Chapter Board of Director meeting includes a representative from each Chapter Interest Circle in attendance.
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: GRCC M-TEC, Leslie Tassell Center, Room 206, 622 Godfrey Avenue SW Grand Rapids 49503. (map)
Located on Rapid Bus Route #8. (Rapid Homepage)
Visitor seating is available for guests.
RSVP: Jonathan Cooper at intern3usgbc@gmail.com
May
19
Cameron Sinclair, executive director and co-founder of Architecture for Humanity. Cameron Sinclair is not only an architect, but an author, humanitarian, and world-class visionary. Collaborating with Kate Stohr, they co-founded Architecture for Humanity (AFH), a nonprofit that helps architects apply their design skills to humanitarian efforts. Click here to learn more about keynote speaker Cameron Sinclair. Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design will bring together over 1,000 professionals from across the Midwest. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to gain visibility to this audience of building owners, designers, developers, builders, manufacturers, public employees, and more. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels and an exciting and interactive exhibition hall for networking and learning. Your visibility begins as soon as you sign up through the conference.


Register Now! -- May 19-21, Minneapolis Convention Center

Please forward this information on to friends and colleagues who would like to join us at Greening the Heartland 2010 featuring Green by Design -- we look forward to seeing you in May!
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May
31
USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition
Contact Scott Whisler: whislers@gvsu.edu
Circle Meetings
Mar
17
GR-LEED for New Construction/Major Renovations and Commercial Interiors Circle
Location: GRCC M-Tec Center, 622 Godfrey SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Time: 7:30 am
Topic: Development Density and Community, Connectivity and Alternative Transportation
Speaker: Eric Doyle
Eric Doyle, LEED®
AP BD+C, ID+C, is a Review Team Leader and Project Administrator with Catalyst
Partners, a West Michigan based business engaged in the development and
implementation of sustainable practices for buildings, interiors, and products.
They specialize in green building design, development, construction, and LEED
certification with energy efficiency services including facility auditing,
modeling, systems design, and tax incentives.
Eric has over 13
years of combined experience in the commercial office interiors and sustainable
design/build construction industry. He has managed and participated in more than
a dozen LEED projects, totaling over one million square feet from coast to
coast.
Beyond his
expertise in sustainable building practices, Eric has a background in technical
education and has been engaged in many educational efforts in the continued
learning of sustainable design, construction, maintenance, and operation. He has
facilitated local LEED study groups, spoken in depth about the LEED process at a
Sustainable Facilities Conference at Princeton University, and has taught green
building concepts to hundreds of industry professionals throughout the world
including Australia, Germany, India, and Japan.
In the field of
innovation, he has worked with the Benchmarking and Certification arm of
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) to evaluate life cycle assessments
of specific building materials. In this effort, his project was able to realize
a near complete elimination of one controversial material that is reported to
have multiple harmful environmental concerns throughout the lifecycle of the
extraction, manufacturing, use, and end of life disposal.
Finally, Eric is
an active member of the West Michigan Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) where he participates on the Education Committee. He currently
facilitates a study group of local professionals that are preparing to take the
LEED Green Associate Exam.
Beyond his
professional career in the field of sustainability, he also has a passion for
fine art digital photography and print making, backpacking, fly fishing,
canoeing, cooking, golf and playing a variety of sports with his
son.
Mar
17
LEED for Homes Interest Circle Meeting
This interest circle meets the third Wednesday of each month.
7:30 – 7:35 Meeting Opening – Greetings and introductions
7:45 – 8:15 Educational Presentation – to be announced
8:15 – 8:55 Business Meeting
March 17th Discussion: Lumberyards and Library Presentation Updates
Pierce Cedar Creek Assignments
Fall Tour Update
Education committee: need next 6 months presentation ideas
8:55 Closing Round
9:00 Meeting Adjourn
Mar
18
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date:
March 18th
Location:
The
Topic:
Commissioning LEED Projects
Content:
Review of Cx Process, LEED Requirements, Costs & Returns
Facilitator:
Hans
Nelson
(Coordinator Gavin)
Mar
25
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance
Location: NorthPointe Bank, 3333 Deposit Drive NE, Grand Rapids 49546
Time: 12:00pm
Speaker: James Dirkes
Topic: Energy & Atmosphere, Credit 2.1 - 2.3
RSVP: Cheri Holman - Hurst Ind.
Apr
15
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date:
April 15th
Location:
Content:
Site Tour of Facility
Facilitator:
Tom
Reder
(Coordinator Gavin)
Apr
21
GR-LEED for New Construction/Major Renovations and Commercial Interiors Circle
Location: Inner City Christian Federation, 920 Cherry, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Time: 7:30 am Topic: Site Development and Heat Island Effect Speaker: TBD
May
19
GR-LEED for New Construction/Major Renovations and Commercial Interiors Circle
Location: Inner City Christian Federation, 920 Cherry, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Time: 7:30 am Topic: Stormwater Design Speaker: Ryan Musch
May
20
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date:
May 20th
Location:
TBD
Topic:
Construction Waste Management Content: Process, Implementation &
Documentation
Facilitator:
TBD
(Coordinator David)
Jun
17
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date:
June 17th
Location:
Granger Methane to Electricity Plant
Topic:
Green Power
Content:
Site Visit to Granger Methane to Electricity Plant
Facilitator:
Jim
Grant
(Coordinator David)
Sep
16
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date: September 16th
Topic: BWL Solar Electric
Plant
Content: Tour of BWL PV
installation
Facilitator: Jan Nelson (Coordinator David)
Oct
21
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date: October 21st Location: Accident Fund Site
Topic: Accident Fund
National HQ
Content: Site Tour with
focus on Construction Credits
Facilitator: Gavin
Gardi (Coordinator Gavin)
Nov
18
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date: November 18th Location:
The
Topic: Accident Fund Project
LEED Online Documentation
Content: Review on LEED
Credits
Facilitator: Gavin
Gardi (Coordinator Gavin)
Dec
18
LEED-NC Interest Circle 2010 / Lansing Area
Date: December 18th Location: The
Topic: Celebration LEED NC
Projects
Content: Profiles of
significant LEED Projects
Facilitator: David
Christian (Coordinator David)
Mission: To provide and develop leadership for environmental sustainability in green building and community development through strategic affiliations
and comprehensive proactive educational opportunities at all levels.




