What does it mean to be Green Advantage certified?
When you pass the exam, you will have a National Green Certification enabling you to bid on projects that require a Green Certification. More and more government projects are requiring a commitment to Green Building.
The CES Green Advantage® training course prepares you for the dual commercial / residential exam.
Practitioners who pass the exam become Green Advantage® Certified for a three-year period.
LEED projects that include a percentage of Green Advantage® Certified contractors qualify for a LEED innovation credit toward their overall LEED building rating score.
For more information on Green Advantage visit www.greenadvantage.org
University of Florida Study Confirms Benefits of Green Advantage Certification View the Release
Who should attend?
All those interested in Green Building •Builders
•Contractors •Sub-Contractors •Trades People •Superintendents •Foreman •Project Managers •Line Personnel •Re-Modeling
What is the difference between LEED and Green Advantage® Certification?
LEED Certification indicates the individual has the knowledge and skill to
lead a project from inception to design, construction and final
commissioning following proven sustainable building principles. Green
Advantage® Certification indicates that the individual demonstrates knowledge of current green building principles, materials, and techniques. For
the most up to date information visit www.greenadvantage.org.
Wall Street Journal: Demand is booming for environmentally friendly construction. But it's
booming so fast that there aren't enough skilled professionals to do
the work. (16th November 2008, Green Gap) |
