BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:10-Week Online Course: Building Green Buildings - The Contractor's Perspective DESCRIPTION:This is a 10-week online course that runs from June 29 September 6\, 2026\, and provides construction professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively bid\, contract\, build\, and close out green building projects.The course offers up-to-date tools\, resources\, discussions\, and active problem solving while reviewing green building materials\, practices\, systems\, and more. It also explores the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view.This course can be applied toward the Certificates in Construction Practices\, Construction Supervision: Building\, and Project Management. The class is offered fully online\, and students should expect to spend approximately 3 5 hours per week completing coursework.Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Students should provide at least 4 contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points.It is important that the student keep up with this construction contracts online course and not fall behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance.Learning Objectives:Know how green building impacts material and equipment procurementBe familiar with the risks imposed by green constructionKnow how to find green construction impact information in the specifications and contractUnderstand the construction delivery methods associated with green projectsKnow how green building will impact the construction processesKnow how to work with an outside commissioning authority to complete the jobUnderstand how construction scheduling and sequencing is impacted by green buildingKnow how to reduce the risks of green constructionBe able to evaluate subcontractors and material suppliers for green projectsUnderstand green procurement and the contractors responsibilities for sameUnderstand green project close-out and commissioningThe course textbook\, Green Building Illustrated\, 2nd Edition\, will be provided. The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.\nGBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement ProgramGBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.\nFor more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a 10-week online course that runs from June 29 &ndash\; September 6\, 2026\, and provides construction professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively bid\, contract\, build\, and close out green building projects.

The course offers up-to-date tools\, resources\, discussions\, and active problem solving while reviewing green building materials\, practices\, systems\, and more. It also explores the green building process from the contractor&rsquo\;s and subcontractor&rsquo\;s point of view.

This course can be applied toward the Certificates in Construction Practices\, Construction Supervision: Building\, and Project Management. The class is offered fully online\, and students should expect to spend approximately 3&ndash\;5 hours per week completing coursework.

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Students should provide at least 4 contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points.

It is important that the student keep up with this construction contracts online course and not fall behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance.

Learning Objectives:

The course textbook\, Green Building Illustrated\, 2nd Edition\, will be provided. \;

The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.


GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program

GBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.


For more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy \;here.

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