Working on or thinking about pursuing a project seeking LEED® certification? Need to maintain your professional accreditation? The US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System is one of the most popular assessments of the sustainability of buildings and AGC’s Building to LEED for New Construction is a full–day course for LEED v3 that helps contractors navigate through their role in constructing a green building. Construction professionals of all experience levels will benefit from this look at the best practices and potential pitfalls that can arise when building green.

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AGC’s Building to LEED for New Construction course provides an overview of green building and an in–depth look at the contractor’s role on a LEED v3 project, focusing on the information contractors need to know to effectively and efficiently build green buildings. In mid–2009 the U.S. Green Building Council® released an update to the system with LEED 2009. This system, changes to LEED Online, and new certification processes make up the new LEED v3.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the role of buildings and their impact on the environment
• Identify the major changes in LEED for New Construction, from LEED v2.2 to LEED 2009
• Differentiate the credit categories in the LEED for New Construction rating system
• Discuss the credits and prerequisites in LEED 2009 for New Construction and their impact on construction practices
• Develop strategies specifically focused on the contractor’s role in supporting green building design and construction on a project seeking certification under LEED v3

Upcoming Events

The Building to LEED for New Construction Train–the–Trainer Webinar will provide the skills essential to effectively instruct Building to LEED courses — specifically how to teach adult learners, encourage interaction among participants and use the course manuals to prepare for and deliver courses. Registrants of this webinar will receive a copy of the Building to LEED for New Construction, 2nd Edition, Instructor’s Guide as part of their registration fee.

Following successful completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the changes made to the Building to LEED for New Construction, 2nd Edition course approach
• Explain the course learning objectives
• Identify the target course audience and how to adapt the course to fit a wide–range of participants.
• Distinguish the major differences between LEED v2.2. and 3 and how they are identified in the course.
• Discuss the difference between design and construction submittals
• Recognize situations in which they should bring their own examples into the class to demonstrate the impact of LEED on a contractor
• Explain the various exercises included in the new course

Continuing Education Credits

AGC of America's course materials focus on LEED® for New Construction v3. AGC of America is a registered USGBC Education Provider. This course has been reviewed for instructional design and subject matter and approved by the USGBC.

Select courses can be approved for 7.5 Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Continuing Education Hours. These hours help to fulfill the credentialing maintenance hours required of LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Associates.

AGC of America is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council's Education Provider Program.

Intended Audience

This course will benefit individuals in the construction industry (general contractors, construction managers, and higher-tier subcontractors) currently working on or planning to work on LEED projects. This course is especially helpful for those preparing to use the rating system for the first time. This course is not a preparatory class for the LEED AP or Green Associate credentialing exams.

Course Format

This course relies on a highly participatory learning environment including classroom presentations, in-class exercises, and instructor-led discussions. AGC chooses instructors with both LEED and construction experience.