The workshop addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of the New Construction rating system. Workshop participants will discuss the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED process, as well as strategies for communicating with team members at various stages of that process. Official USGBC LEED Faculty who are LEED and facilitation experts will walk the class through the phases of a typical project, including key decisions that project teams must make and guidance on how to make them. Throughout the day, you will engage with other participants in interactive activities using case examples to enable you to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and Rating System tools, including project forms from LEED Online v3. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to apply your newfound knowledge to real-life LEED projects. RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE To ensure that you make the most of this workshop, you should have the following knowledge in advance: -Experience with building design and construction practices -Competency with the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, including knowledge of prerequisites and credits Competency with the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction To help you assess if this course is at the appropriate learning level for you, you should understand the fundamentals of building design and construction and be able to answer the following questions in advance of taking this course: -Who are the parties involved in a building project, and what are their general roles? -What are basic green strategies and technologies? -What are all of the prerequisites and credits of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, as well as their intents and requirements? If you do not yet have a solid grasp of this information, we encourage you to take LEED Core Concepts & Strategies to build your knowledge to the appropriate level before you take this 300-level workshop. Visit USGBC's Course Catalog for more information. This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learning Objectives -Explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system -Apply and facilitate the LEED process with stakeholders -Apply LEED tools to a new construction or major renovation project -Identify key green decisions throughout the process of earning LEED certification -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Registration Includes: -Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques. -Participant workbook, interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects, and a glossary of key green building definitions. -Option to order one print edition of the corresponding Reference Guide at a discounted rate ($145 plus taxes and S&H); no exchanges or refunds. -Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI. -Certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations, including GBCI (7 CE hours). -Lunch and refreshments.