New to the 2009 LEED Rating Systems, the Minimum Program Requirements are intended to assist project teams in determining the best LEED rating system for their project. By having a clear understanding of the MPR’s early in the design process, a project can avoid unnecessary conflicts and clarify the application of the LEED rating systems. This session discusses each of the new MPR’s in detail and includes typical applications commonly encountered by LEED projects. This session also clarifies commonly held misperceptions about the intents of the MPR’s, and illustrates the responsibilities of the design, construction, and operation teams after project completion.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the fundamentals of LEED registration, review, and certification process.
2. Analyze the appropriate Minimum Program Requirements as they apply to specific building projects seeking LEED certification.
3. Identify strategies to meet the Minimum Program Requirements.
4. Apply their knowledge of Minimum Program Requirements to new and existing construction projects seeking LEED certification.

Course:	AX0307	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

Water is becoming an ever scarcer resource and while still relatively cheap, has seen significant increases in cost over the last several years. Often overlooked it the tremendous amount of water that is used - and often wasted - on a daily basis in our buildings. This session will address the different types of plumbing fixtures that are currently available, and where they can best be utilized. This session is framed around the requirements of various LEED ratings systems, including NC, CS, CI and Schools. Included are 3 case study scenarios showing the benefits of different fixture combinations and resulting water use reductions.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the referenced standards and correlate the relevant portions to the LEED Rating systems.
2. Compare multiple plumbing fixtures and identify characteristics that assist in water use reduction.
3. Assess project characteristics and determine applicable plumbing fixtures.
4. Calculate water use reduction for multiple scenarios.

Course:	AX0301	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

Construction Waste Management is more than just dumpster diving. This session illustrates how construction waste management is incorporated into a project, and focuses on what should be included in a construction waste management plan. Team roles, implementation strategies, and how to document is also covered in depth. Also included is discussion of two case studies, one focusing on deconstruction and the other on new construction waste, both including financial information. If you are unsure of how construction waste management will affect your project, this is the session for you!

Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate the different team roles and responsibilities for construction waste management that occur during a project.
2. Identify characteristics of waste materials as defined by the LEED rating system.
3. Assemble a construction waste management plan specific to your LEED project.
4. Manage and compile the LEED documentation necessary for submittal.

Course:	AX0302	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

This course is a must for Contractors! Are you on a LEED project but confused with how to calculate the different Materials & Resources credits? This course will introduce you to the characteristics of building materials that are favored by LEED, and how they contribute overall. We will go through several sample calculations for common building materials, and determine how they contribute to LEED MR Credits in terms of Recycled Content, Regional Material, Rapidly Renewable, and Certified Wood. We will also illustrate how to calculate the overall project material cost and the associated contributing material percentages. At the conclusion of this course, you will be ready to document these LEED credits for your project.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify multiple characteristics of building materials that make them environmentally preferable.
2. Understand how LEED quantifies the sustainable properties of materials.
3. Calculate the amount of contributing materials for LEED MR credits.
4. Organize LEED supporting documentation for LEED MR credits.

Course:	AX0305	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

With us spending more than 90% of our time indoors, the quality of our indoor air has a significant impact on our well-being, productivity, and quality of life. The EPA estimates that the pollutant levels of indoor spaces may run 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels. During construction, there is a large opportunity to introduce pollutants to a space that may impact people for years to come. This risk can be minimized and managed through the implementation of a Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan.  This course will introduce you to multiple aspects and considerations that should be included with a Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan, including the implementation and documentation for LEED projects. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the effects that indoor air quality can have on occupants.
2. List the components that should be included in a construction indoor air quality plan.
3. Review the five areas of potential pollution sources as defined by SMACNA.
4. Understand the VOC limits that are allowed for materials.
5. Calculate a VOC budget for materials that are not within the allowed VOC limits.

Course:	AX0306	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

The new LEED for Healthcare rating system was launched at GreenBuild in 2010. Join us for this presentation that focuses on the changes and differences between this rating system and LEED NC v2009. We will specifically address the new prerequisites required for certification, new credits created specifically for healthcare, and the minor changes to the existing credits.

Additionally, this presentation incorporates examples of current healthcare projects that are either LEED certified or seeking certification. These examples help illustrate the intents and requirements of the credits. Included in these examples are project soft Also included in these examples are the soft and hard costs incurred through seeking LEED certification.

Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish the key changes from LEED NC 2009 to the new LEED for Healthcare.
2. Analyze the new prerequisites and credits that apply directly to LEED for Healthcare projects.
3. Utilize actual LEED healthcare projects to better illustrate how projects can apply the new LEED credit intents and requirements.
4. Evaluate the hard and soft costs associated with multiple LEED project examples.

Course:	AX0308	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C
Faculty:	Chris Mundell

Are you looking for materials that are sustainable but are confused by all of the different labels that are out there? This session provides an overview of the most common eco-labels and certifications that have entered the market place, their validity and how they interact with the different LEED credits. We also discuss greenwashing and how LEED Pilot Credit 43: Certified Products is seeking to change the industry. This session is certified as 100% eco-friendly.

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the different types of green-washing occurring in the industry.
2. Understand the components that contribute to a strong eco-label.
3. Examine how eco-labels contribute to and are calculated as part of LEED Pilot Credit 43.
4. Evaluate the distinguishing characteristics of eco-labels that are utilized within the LEED Rating Systems.

Course:	AX0309	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for BD+C / ID+C / O+M
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki Deborah Fuller

Interested in LEED EBOM (Existing Building Operations & Maintenance) but overwhelmed with where to begin? This first session in the series will help you understand what the first steps of pursuing EBOM are, including determining if your building and organization are good candidates. This session includes a top-level overview of the LEED EBOM rating system, and then dives in to a thorough understanding of the minimum requirements for an EBOM project. At the end of this session, you will be able to benchmark your facility and decide if LEED EBOM is applicable to you.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how LEED EBOM differs from the other LEED commercial rating systems.
2. Assess the characteristics of a building in relation to the Minimum Program Requirements and Prerequisites for LEED EBOM.
3. Identify and implement building policies that support LEED EBOM.
4. Utilize Energy Star Portfolio Manager as a method of measurement for a building.
5. Develop a plan of attack for analyzing a building through LEED EBOM.

Course:	AX0303	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	120 minutes		2 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		2 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for O+M
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki

(Formerly named Water Use Reduction in LEED O+M) Water is becoming an ever scarcer resource and while still relatively cheap, has seen significant increases in cost over the last several years. Often overlooked is the tremendous amount of water that is used, and often wasted, on a daily basis in our buildings. This session will address the different types of plumbing fixtures that are currently available and where they can best be utilized in restroom situations. This session is framed around the requirements of the LEED O+M ratings systems, and also includes multiple case study scenarios, including calculations, showing the benefits of different fixture combinations.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the referenced standards and correlate the relevant portions to the LEED Rating systems.
2. Compare multiple plumbing fixtures and identify characteristics that assist in water use reduction.
3. Assess project characteristics and determine applicable plumbing fixtures.
4. Calculate water use reduction for multiple scenarios.

Course:	AX0304	Continuing Education Credits:
Length:	60 minutes		1 HSW/SD for AIA/CEU
Formats:	Live Webinar		1 GBCI CE for LEED Professionals LEED Specific for O+M
Faculty:	Michael Kawecki