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The next (and final) IGCC SBTC meeting will be held in Austin at the end of the month.
Final Meeting Notice – IGCC Sustainable Technical Building Committee Meeting
NEW COMBINATION DESIGNATION! Energy Code Specialist Certification:
Candidates that have achieved certification in the four related, green certification categories above (Commercial Energy Inspector, Commercial Energy Plans Examiner, Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, and Green Building - Residential Examiner) now have an opportunity to take their qualifications to the next level. Candidates that have achieved these four certifications focused on green building and sustainability are eligible to upgrade to Energy Code Specialist Certification. There is a fee to achieve the certification and no additional testing is required.
To learn about all of ICC's certifications, click here to download ICC's National Certification Bulletin.
Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO 2010:
After the overwhelming success of the Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO earlier this year, we are pleased to announce that the Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO will return to Birmingham, Alabama on August 24–26 next year for an even bigger and better event than ever before. The Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO 2010 will be based on the theme "The Transformative & Restorative City". Mark your calendar now for August 24–26, 2010 for what is sure to be, once again, the largest sustainability event of the year in the Southeast.
NAHB's and ICC´s 700-2009 National Green Building Standard - An Introduction
This seminar introduces the residential green building standard developed by the National Association of Home Builders the International Code Council. The first and only true consensus-based standard for residential green building is also be the first to be accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The seminar looks at the history, intent, organization and application of the standard.
2006 I-Codes and Green Building
This seminar provides an overview of current green building practice and its relationship to construction codes. The goals of green building initiatives, the need for green building, and the six strategic areas of green are examined. The long-standing role of building codes in sustainable buildings is explained, and the specific "green" features of the International Codes is explored in detail.
Developing Green Building Ordinances and Programs
Building departments are being tasked with the responsibility for establishing local sustainable building programs. This seminar explores the options available when developing programs. Includes examples of successful programs currently in place in jurisdictions around the country. Worksheets and checklists are provided to assist in program implementation.
Green Building and LEED
Introduces all of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating systems, which have been developed by the US Green Building Council. This course provides a detailed overview of the LEED for New Construction, Major Renovation v2.2, the technical requirements of the rating, the building certification process, and implementation strategies. Special emphasis is given to baseline requirements, the standards used, and how they may apply to building professionals.
Available Now on the ICC Live Course Schedule:
This ICC course addresses numerous provisions in the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code® where the code contains requirements applicable to construction, and design of an residential construction, but that are not regulated specifically by the International Residential Code®. The course is intended to help individuals responsible for plan review identify those areas where plan review will include compliance with the IECC.
Please call us at 1–888–422–7233 to have an ICC course conducted at requested location.
This ICC course addresses numerous provisions in the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code®, IECC, where the code contains requirements applicable to construction, and inspection of residential construction, but that are not regulated specifically by the International Residential Code®. The course is intended to help the building inspector, to identify those areas to inspect on the site that were approved in the review and ensure compliance with the IECC.
Please call us at 1–888–422–7233 to have an ICC course conducted at requested location.
Coming Soon to the ICC Live Course Schedule:
IGCC™ Fundamentals (Public Version 1.0 March 2010)
This seminar provides an overview of the critical concepts of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), Public Version 1.0, March 2010. Participants will gain an awareness of the code provisions and how to apply the code in clear–cut situations. This seminar will also describe the development of the IGCC and how it regulates new construction, existing construction, multiple occupancy classifications, and community development.
2009 I–Codes and Green Building
This seminar provides an overview of current green building practice and how the International Codes support green building. The goals of green building initiatives, the need for green building, and the six strategic areas of green design – sustainable sites, material resources, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency and innovation are examined. The long–standing role of building codes in sustainable buildings is explained and the specific "green" features of the International Codes is explored in detail.
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