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June 23, 2008
Associated General Contractors of America
AGC’s “Building to LEED for New Construction” course wins approval
Washington, D.C.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has announced its Building to LEED for New Construction: Overview and the Impact on Construction Practices course curriculum has been reviewed and approved through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Education Provider Program.
Approval through the USGBC Education Provider Program attests to the credibility of the course, which was introduced in March.
“Armed with this knowledge, AGC contractors can show owners the latest green options and better utilize the LEED rating system,” said AGC chief executive Stephen E. Sandherr.
The course explains the contractor’s role in a project intended to achieve certification under LEED for New Construction, outlines all prerequisites and credits within the LEED rating system and identifies which have a major, moderate or some impact on construction practices.
The course also provides a very detailed analysis to the ways those credits with a “Major Impact” will affect estimating decisions, scheduling, documentation, contracts and other construction activities.
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