Get Savvy: LEED v4 for Product Manufacturers
GreenCE’s mission is to support the necessary transition to a sustainable built environment by empowering design professionals to address the environmental, economic, and social impacts of buildings. GreenCE’s course catalog includes LEED exam preparation, continuing education to maintain your AIA or LEED credential, as well as specialty education focused on topics such as ADA/Barrier-Free requirements. We are committed to designing the highest quality continuing education programs in the construction industry.
In this one-hour course, the participant will evaluate the contributions of building products to successful outcomes of green building projects. Explore the LEED v4 Rating Systems from the manufacturer’s perspective to gain critical insight when it comes to product selection and what to expect from “LEED-savvy” manufacturers. Conclude with a review of the literature and tools that manufacturers can utilize to increase their chances of being selected for use in green buildings.
- Describe the evolving role of product manufacturers in supporting LEED projects
- List the primary LEED v4 credits associated with building products
- Avoid common pitfalls and misstatements when communicating the sustainability benefits of building products
- Assess current and future opportunities to increase product contributions toward LEED certification
