Upcoming Events
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2008: Build It Green's 2008 Professional Training Schedule
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Tuesday, Jan 1
- Place
- Various locations throughout the state
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
Build It Green's 2008 Professional Training Schedule
May 13, 2008: Beronio Lumber Contractor Workshops
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Place
- Beronio Lumber, 2525 Marin Street, San Francisco
- Contact
- 415.641.3248
Topics include energy and water conservation, selection of green materials, and indoor air quality issues. Also learn about the similarities and differences between the two main home rating systems on the market in California, GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes, and how to implement these systems in the field.
Instructor is Jennifer Love, Program Manager for the Build It Green Product Directory. This free training is one in a series being offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month through September 2008. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Steve Lyss at Beronio Lumber; e-mail: slyss@beronio.com; phone: 415.641.3248. Event website
May 20-21, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 20
- Place
- SMUD Energy & Technology Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?May 28, 2008: The Green Advantage: Builder and Developer Forum
- Time
- 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Place
- Ohlone College Newark, 39399 Cherry Street, Newark
An Update on South Alameda County Green Building
Event flyer - Learn about residential green building rating systems - Hear from South Alameda County leaders and developers - Tour Ohlone College Newark designed as a LEED Platinum facility Keynote: Union City Mayor, Mark Green Cost: $30 in Advance or $40 at the Door Continental breakfast and lunch included Event websiteMay 30-31, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Friday, May 30
- Place
- Monterey Institute of International Studies McCone Building - Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce St., Monterey
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Jun 9-10, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Jun 9
- Place
- Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center (CTAC), Irwindale
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Jun 9-14, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater with Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Jun 9
- Place
- Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center (CTAC), Irwindale
- Cost
- Non-member rate $900
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training (Day 1 - 2)
Network with other California building professionals while preparing for your green building certification during this two-day course on Energy & Resource Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality and Green Building Marketing Techniques. Get the information and resources you need while learning tools and resources in green building. Note: This course or an equivalent certification is a prerequisite for attending the GreenPoint Rater Training.
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in both written exams and a field test. Learn more Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?
Jun 10, 2008: Beronio Lumber Contractor Workshops
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Place
- Beronio Lumber, 2525 Marin Street, San Francisco
- Contact
- 415.641.3248
Topics include energy and water conservation, selection of green materials, and indoor air quality issues. Also learn about the similarities and differences between the two main home rating systems on the market in California, GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes, and how to implement these systems in the field.
Instructor is Katy Hollbacher, Program Manager for Build It Green’s Ask an Expert hotline. This free training is one in a series being offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month through September 2008. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Steve Lyss at Beronio Lumber; e-mail: slyss@beronio.com; phone: 415.641.3248. Event websiteJun 11-14, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Wednesday, Jun 11
- Place
- Southern California Edison, Customer Technology Application Center (CTAC), Irwindale
- Cost
- Non-member rate $600
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in both written exams and a field test. Learn more
Note: Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) or other comparable certification is a prerequisite for GreenPoint Rater Training. Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code.To register, please choose from one of the following options.
Register For This Training Rater Course Retake Rater Exam Retake Having Trouble Registering?Jun 20-21, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater - Existing Home Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Friday, Jun 20
- Place
- Stop Waste, County of Alameda Conference Center, 125 Twelfth Street; Ste. 400, Oakland
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450, Discounted member rate $400
- Contact
- 510.845.0472 ext. 603
This course builds on the GreenPoint Rater - New Home (GPR - NH) training. This is a how-to course that uses visual examples of actual construction sites, demonstrating how to verify each one of the GreenPoint Rated – Existing Home measures. You will participate in interactive exercises and case studies to assist you in learning the job. There will be a demonstration of energy software and you will learn step-by-step processes to be an effective GreenPoint Rater - Existing Home (GPR - EH).
Learn more Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Jul 8, 2008: Beronio Lumber Contractor Workshops
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Place
- Beronio Lumber, 2525 Marin Street, San Francisco
- Contact
- 415.641.3248
Topics include energy and water conservation, selection of green materials, and indoor air quality issues. Also learn about the similarities and differences between the two main home rating systems on the market in California, GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes, and how to implement these systems in the field.
Instructor is Jennifer Love, Program Manager for the Build It Green Product Directory. This free training is one in a series being offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month through September 2008. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Steve Lyss at Beronio Lumber; e-mail: slyss@beronio.com; phone: 415.641.3248. Event website
Jul 28-29, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Jul 28
- Place
- Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, 3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Jul 28-Aug 2, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater with Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Jul 28
- Place
- Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, 3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
- Cost
- Non-member rate $900
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training (Day 1 - 2)
Network with other California building professionals while preparing for your green building certification during this two-day course on Energy & Resource Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality and Green Building Marketing Techniques. Get the information and resources you need while learning tools and resources in green building. Note: This course or an equivalent certification is a prerequisite for attending the GreenPoint Rater Training.
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in both written exams and a field test. Learn more Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?
Jul 30-Aug 2, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Wednesday, Jul 30
- Place
- Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, 3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego
- Cost
- Non-member rate $600
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in both written exams and a field test. Learn more
Note: Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) or other comparable certification is a prerequisite for GreenPoint Rater Training. Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code.To register, please choose from one of the following options.
Register For This Training Rater Course Retake Rater Exam Retake Having Trouble Registering?Aug 12, 2008: Beronio Lumber Contractor Workshops
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Place
- Beronio Lumber, 2525 Marin Street, San Francisco
- Contact
- 415.641.3248
Topics include energy and water conservation, selection of green materials, and indoor air quality issues. Also learn about the similarities and differences between the two main home rating systems on the market in California, GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes, and how to implement these systems in the field.
Instructor is Katy Hollbacher, Program Manager for Build It Green’s Ask an Expert hotline. This free training is one in a series being offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month through September 2008. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Steve Lyss at Beronio Lumber; e-mail: slyss@beronio.com; phone: 415.641.3248. Event website
Aug 15-16, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Friday, Aug 15
- Place
- Green Building Exchange, 305 Main Street, Redwood City
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Aug 22, 2008: Build It Green's Advanced Training
- Time
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Place
- Green Building of Alameda County / Stop Waste, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland
- Cost
- Non-member rate $245
- Contact
- 510.845.0472 ext. 603
Training participants attend a one-day, 8-hour course based on practical application of a variety of green building practices. Expert instructors and guest speakers provide in-depth presentations on green building and business topics. Learn more
This class provides 8 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) towards CGBP recertification. Online registration ends at noon August 20th. Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Sep 9, 2008: Beronio Lumber Contractor Workshops
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Place
- Beronio Lumber, 2525 Marin Street, San Francisco
- Contact
- 415.641.3248
Topics include energy and water conservation, selection of green materials, and indoor air quality issues. Also learn about the similarities and differences between the two main home rating systems on the market in California, GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes, and how to implement these systems in the field.
Instructor is Jennifer Love, Program Manager for the Build It Green Product Directory. This free training is the last of a 10-event series. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Steve Lyss at Beronio Lumber; e-mail: slyss@beronio.com; phone: 415.641.3248. Event website
Sep 19-20, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Friday, Sep 19
- Place
- Santa Cruz County Parks / Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Sep 25-27, 2008: West Coast Green
- Time
- beginning 10:00 am on Thursday, Sep 25
- Place
- Silicon Valley - San Jose Convention Center, 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose
- Contact
- 800-724-4880
Never before has a conference and expo provided access to such comprehensive state-of-the-art resources, impactful presentations, and rewarding opportunities for business development in the residential green building field. You’ll find over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array of green and healthy building products. Over 100 experts and visionary leaders will be presenting their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers of the field. And over 13,000 attendees including the entire chain of professionals and decision-makers rarely reached by other conferences are expected. West Coast Green is a feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities designed to expand your business, widen your vision, and stimulate your thinking with the latest, best practices and key players in green building.
For more information and to register visit the Event website
Sep 29-30, 2008: Build It Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Sep 29
- Place
- SMUD Energy & Technology Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento
- Cost
- Non-member rate $450
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
This training is open to all California building professionals involved in the design and construction of single- and multi-family residential buildings and to others that support and develop the market for green building. Participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of homes. Learn more
Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?Sep 29-Oct 4, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater with Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Monday, Sep 29
- Place
- SMUD Energy & Technology Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento
- Cost
- Non-member rate $900
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training (Day 1 - 2)
Network with other California building professionals while preparing for your green building certification during this two-day course on Energy & Resource Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality and Green Building Marketing Techniques. Get the information and resources you need while learning tools and resources in green building. Note: This course or an equivalent certification is a prerequisite for attending the GreenPoint Rater Training.
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in both written exams and a field test. Learn more Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?
Oct 1-4, 2008: Build It Green's GreenPoint Rater Training
- Time
- beginning 8:00 am on Wednesday, Oct 1
- Place
- SMUD Energy & Technology Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento
- Cost
- Non-member rate $600
- Contact
- (510) 845-0472 ext. 603
In this expanded three and a half day training, participants learn about the intent behind each green measure, detailed verification protocols, and the policies and interactive process for involvement in the GreenPoint Rated program. The training culminates in a written exam and field test. Learn more
Note: Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) or other comparable certification is a prerequisite for GreenPoint Rater Training. Important: Before registering, please view GreenPoint Rater Eligibility Requirements Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code.To register, please choose from one of the following options.
Register For This Training Rater Course Retake Rater Exam Retake Having Trouble Registering?Oct 24, 2008: Build It Green's Advanced Training
- Time
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Place
- Southern California Gas Company / Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey
- Cost
- Non-member rate $245
- Contact
- 510.845.0472 ext. 603
Training participants attend a one-day, 8-hour course based on practical application of a variety of green building practices. Expert instructors and guest speakers provide in-depth presentations on green building and business topics. Learn more
This class provides 8 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) towards CGBP recertification. Online registration ends at noon August 20th. Build It Green Members receive a $50 discount on the registration fee. Please contact us for your Discount Code. Register For This Training Having Trouble Registering?