Arizona Chapter Members in good standing who Register before March 8th will receive a discount. call the administrative office or e-mail Admin@usgbcaz.org for the discount information.
This workshop provides essential knowledge of the LEED Rating Systems and sustainable building concepts for those seeking a better understanding of LEED or pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential.
By presenting LEED concepts at the credit category level - across building types and rating systems - and basics on the building certification process, this workshop provides the foundation required for any 300-level LEED education offering. Real project examples help demonstrate and reinforce learning.
Calling any chapter members interested in exploring a career as an electrician, or building skills in this area!
A local, privately owned, company is seeking up to 20 candidates for their electrical apprenticeship program.
Start Date: March, 2010
Pay Scale: $10-14 hourly to start
Apprenticeship Group: up to 20 candidates accepted
Opportunity: continue on to Electrician, move up to Foreman
segue into other company positions!
Send your resume (pdf version), including education and work history and any references, to admin@usgbcaz.org.
Prior experience in the building trades would be helpful, as well as education relevant to the building industry or trades. Please limit your resume to 2 pages, and work history and references addendum to 2 pages.
Register NOW! Green Buildings Operations and Maintenance
March 17th, 2010
Arizona Chapter Members in good standing who Register before Feb 17th will receive an additional 10% discount: call the administrative office or e-mail Admin@usgbcaz.org for more information on the additional 10% discount.
This workshop is intended for building owners, operators and suppliers who are familiar with the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices.
It is also useful for design professionals, investors and others seeking to enhance their existing buildings with green operations. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Building Operations + Maintenance credential.
The Arizona Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC-AZ) has published a special insert section in the Southwest Contractor magazine for the past several years that highlights their efforts and issues of concern to the green building community.
This insert has a subscribed distribution of more than 18,000 in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. About 4,000 additional copies are reprinted by the USGBC-AZ for distribution throughout the following year at local and national Chapter Meetings, Expos, and Green Building Conferences.
USGBC Arizona Chapter with
Arizona Real Estate Magazine
and
Southwest Build-it-Green (BIG)
HOSTING
"BIG Green Awards"
The BIG Green Awards has been postponed until further
notice. Please note your nominations are still valid and be sure to check
back for the new event date & information. Thank you.
Want to become a LEED AP or Green Associate under V3?
Join a study group in your area!
The first round of facilitated study groups took off in December and will end in March. Feedback from the attendees of this first round is very positive. The Chapter is currently building a list of those interested in attending the second round of facilitated study groups in the Phoenix Metro area sometime after March. Don't miss second round of Study Groups!
Note: We will cap each round of facilitated study groups at 100 people (goal is 10 groups of 10 study mates, with mentors/facilitators). There will be a minimal fee for the second round of study groups to cover the Master Speaker honorarium and a stipend for each facilitators of the study groups.
Facilitated or not, Phoenix Metro area or not, let us know if you want some study mates in your area, and the chapter will endeavor to connect you to others in your zip code.
If you would like to explore becoming a LEED Study group facilitator, and help others become LEED Accredited Professionals, e-mail the chapter: Admin@usgbc.org, subject line: "Facilitator".
This is a great way to build your network, help the chapter and your peers advance their knowledge and professionalism, and potentially earn a modest stipend. You must currently hold your LEED AP designation to potentially become a LEED AP Study Group facilitator. We hope to find 10 facilitators, for up to 10 small study groups across the Valley.
Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project
Mentor Girls in Your Community
This is a great way for you to give
back to your local community and provide mentoring to the next generation. In
case you missed it, the Girl Scouts partnership kick-off webcast is archived online,
here. If your
chapter has begun to engage your local Girl Scouts council, please email Amy
King at aking@usgbc.org and provide progress updates as
appropriate.
LEED Online
At the login screen for LEED Online v3,
anyone can submit feedback or errata to the USGBC by clicking the ‘Feedback'
button at the bottom. Currently this tool is in development to include a
dynamic form with a wider range of options and features.
There are a few things for you to
be aware of regarding the feedback button:
The LOv3 feedback feature is currently not linked to
GBCI's exam/credentialing and project certification feedback feature.
As noted in the text, the functionality for the feedback
feature will be significantly updated in the coming months.
The two features will eventually be linked to provide a
more streamlined location for customers to provide feedback.
More information regarding the
feedback/errata feature, including the implementation process, will be
available in the fall.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)
The
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) in Chicago is working with the US
Green Building Council (USGBC) to develop a matrix that will assess the
transportation energy intensity (TEI) of buildings. TEI is a measure of
the amount of energy associated with getting people to and from a specific
building.
CNT
is looking for businesses and organizations that would be willing to
participate in data collection for the project. Parties interested in
participating would be asked to supply background information about the
building in which they are located and send out an inquiry to building staff
asking them to take a short survey that explores employee commuting patterns.
The
building does not have to be LEED certified for inclusion in the project. Below is a fact sheet with more information, please contact Sofia Becker at sbecker@cnt.org if you have any questions or
would like to take part.
Have you made your personal membership gift yet?
The Southern Branch continues to hold the lead, with 18% of their branch members making an individual donation. Thank you Southern Branch…You Rock!
AND - Is your firm in Budget Season? Please submit a funding support request for the Arizona Chapter!
The Chapter January 2010 Partnership campaign is beginning, and Chapter Partnership Chairs and board members will be calling our members and their firms over the next three months, to seek their financial partnership with the chapter. Please, get us in your budget so we can count on you! OR: Click here to become a Partner NOW!
Arizona Chapter Wish List
The activity level evident by this Chapter is only possible with your continued support and efforts...
In order to be able to get the word out to you in a more timely and better organized fashion, we are putting a call out to our membership for several helpers.
For example, we are in need of the following assistance:
A Wish List Collector/Editor – this person will be responsible for updating, editing and delivering the Chapter Wish List.
Contact for the Chapter Communications Policy and How to Get Information Uploaded/Included/Posted.
A liaison to many other committees, to collect and assemble information as it comes in.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS!
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USGBC Vision
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
USGBC Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
The Arizona Chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC-AZ) has published a special insert section in the Southwest Contractor magazine for the past several years that highlights their efforts and issues of concern to the green building community. 
For more information click here!
