With the release of LEED v3, professional accreditation requirements have been revolutionized! From continuing education credential maintenance to exam options, change is in the air. Current and prospective LEED AP’s are now faced with choices and paths that many have found confusing and unclear.

This Lite Bite will help anyone interested in LEED accreditation understand the implications of the new credential maintenance program for the working professional. The workshop discusses different ways to navigate through the system to ensure potential or existing AP’s get to where they want to be. A thorough review of the USGBC and Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) procedural updates as well as continuing education (CE) requirements will leave attendees with a clear understanding of the necessary action items and the timeline for them. Also, we will discuss what it means to be a LEED AP and how to add additional specializations.

Bio

James provides technical leadership to a large portfolio of green building projects at O’Brien & Company. He is well versed in green building certification programs such as LEED, Built Green, and Living Building Challenge and facilitates project design and construction teams. James works closely with his clients to provide well-rounded education on green building techniques and practices, and ensures team compliance and proper tracking for LEED Certification projects. He knows how to help designers and contractors achieve their sustainable building goals and he is an expert at resolving technical sustainable building and certification issues. James leads a variety of trainings including Build It LEED and the LEED Study Sessions for BD+C. He is also a guest instructor for the Sustainable Construction session of the Sustainable Building Advisor program in the Puget Sound and the Sustainable Building Module of the Building Commissioning Association’s Certification program.

Location:
Snohomish County PUD
2320 California St
Everett, WA 98201-3750