Certificate in Green Construction
This program is for those interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life.
To earn the certificate, you must receive a passing grade in five courses. Courses include:
Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction
Construction Materials and Processes
Building Green Buildings – The Contractor’s Perspective
LEED for New Construction – Applying the Guidelines
Green Building Commissioning
Who Should Attend
Professionals in the design and construction industries who are seeking to further their career, including: design professionals, construction consultants, contractors, subcontractors and builders, planners and commissioners, facilities managers and stakeholders, environmental engineers, and decision-makers in the construction field, and anyone interested in getting into the green job market.
January 14-March 24, 2013
Construction Materials & Processes/ ETMCO 1505 C30
Fundamentals of Green Building/ ETMCO 3000 C30
Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective/ ETMCO 3003 C30
April 17-June 16, 2013
Construction Materials & Processes/ ETMCO 1505 C31
LEED for New Construction: Applying the Guidelines/ ETMCO 3002 C30
Green Building Commissioning/ ETMCO 3004 C30
June 24-September 1, 2013
Construction Materials & Processes/ ETMCO 1505 C30
LEED for New Construction: Applying the Guidelines/ ETMCO 3002 C30
Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective/ ETMCO 3003 C30
Course Descriptions
Green Building Commissioning
Building commissioning is a process designed to verify that a building will meet the project design requirements. It is a quality assurance process for the delivery of buildings and building systems. This course will cover the various aspects and requirements of building commissioning through the pre-design phase, design, construction and post construction phases of a building construction project. You will learn the makeup of the Commissioning Team and the role of scheduling and coordination in the commissioning process. Some of the topics we will study includes verification and testing, documentation, training, systems and ongoing commissioning. The course will stress green building requirements in regards to commissioning with an emphasis on construction operations.
ETMCO 3005 C30/ $515 (includes text)
Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction
Gain an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings. Look at the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in some detail and review other sustainability evaluation systems. This course will focus on LEED-NC (new construction) requirements.
ETMCO 3000 C30/$515 (includes text)
LEED for New Construction: Applying the Guidelines
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Identify and understand the objectives of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process Credits and Prerequisites. Focus on a systematic view of green building, sustainability, Low-Impact Development and Storm Water Issues and study techniques used to reach the goals of LEED in environmental impact, energy, and indoor air quality that pertain to building projects and the community surrounding the project.
ETMCO 3002 C30/$515 (includes text)
Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective
Today’s construction professionals need information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. Explore the green building process from the contractor’s and subcontractor’s point of view.
ETMCO 3003 C30/$515 (includes text)
Construction Materials and Processes
Gain an overall understanding of construction materials and processes. Study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system each week. Expand your studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered in the work place. In addition you are expected to research and report on the session materials and processes with respect to sustainable or "green" construction.
ETMCO 1505 C30/$515 (includes text)
