How to Prevent the Potential Hazards of Green Design

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Green buildings are taking the LEED®. Don't just get in line - get ahead Stay ahead of the curve - learn how to incorporate sustainable designs into your next project. The green building industry is gaining market share and still growing. Green is everywhere - but how do you make it work in your project? Sign up for this seminar and get the knowledge you need to separate green design hype from reality. Start making smart decisions about implementing green design strategies in any project. Benefits for You - Find out the risks of not building green - Tips on using green options for mechanical systems - Must-have strategies to avoid dated evaluation methods - Recognize both the benefits and detriments of LEED® design

How to Prevent the Potential Hazards of Green Design Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:30 am The Meteoric Rise of LEED® and the Risks of Not Building Green

- Mary Lea Tucker, LEED® AP

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm Options and Common Misconceptions of Green Mechanical Systems

- Jeff Haltom, P.E.

- Current Options for Plumbing and HVAC Systems Available

- What Is Being Done to Make Systems Better

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm How to Avoid Dated Evaluation Methods When Considering Green Alternatives

- James Veteto, LEED® AP

- Green Means:

- Whole Building

- Sustainable Operations

- Interactive Effects of Building Systems on Smart Building Operations

- How to Make It Affordable

- Cost Justification

- Impact on Asset Value

- Softer Benefits

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Potential Liabilities of Green Design Projects

- Adam Nahmias

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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