Full-day LEED Workshop offered in Columbia, SC. See Workshop Flyer for full details

Learn how to apply the LEED BD+C rating systems, using LEED for New Construction as the focus, to a real project by walking through the phases of a typical project and the key decisions that project teams must make, including stakeholder considerations.

Engage with experienced LEED® Faculty™ and other participants in interactive activities using case examples that enable you to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and rating system tools, including project-forms from LEED Online v3.

Emphasis is placed on LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, but those working on older versions of LEED can apply what they learn. BD+C 251 or BD+C 252 is recommended prior to taking this course.

WHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2010; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Palmetto Room
930 Richland Street, Columbia, SC   29201
COST: Starting at $375 for USGBC member company employees

LEARN MORE and REGISTER at: www.usgbc.org/bdc301

Attendees completing the class earn 7 GBCI CE hours.

Hosted by the USGBC-SC Chapter Midlands Branch.
Sponsored by:

Does your company have open positions for green building-related professionals? Send them to us at execdir@usgbcsc.org and we’ll announce them for you!

Current job openings

Office for Sustainability, Harvard University
Title: Energy Manager, Green Building Services
This is a senior position with the Harvard Office for Sustainability’s Green Building Services. The team works on LEED projects (more than 75 to date), commissions buildings, provides energy audits, conducts trainings, develops tools, acts as owners representative, etc.
Apply at: http://employment.harvard.edu/

Green Wizard
GreenWizard, based here in Charleston, and the world’s largest sustainable building materials platform, is hiring for inside sales professionals with LEED experience. Interested candidates, please email your resume to leslie@greenwizard.com.

Solar & Wind Turbine Dealer – Meadors Construction
Position title: Electrical Services Project Manager
Location: Charleston, SC
Experience level (minimum): 7-15 Years

We are looking for an experienced licensed electrician or Electrical Engineer, with a passion to promote and install photo voltaic systems and residential wind turbines.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes and responsibilities:
Designing and installing sustainable energy systems, residential electrical systems, as well as the maintenance thereof. Tasks will include:
· Developing a team
· Purchasing and maintenance of equipment
· Purchasing of materials
· Bidding and estimating
· Coordinating with all trades

Requirements: (unlicensed and under qualified applicants will not be considered)
· Licensed in South Carolina
· Minimum 10 years experience as an electrician
· Minimum 2 years photovoltaic installation experience
· Will attend solar and wind training seminars and workshops
· Must have a team oriented work ethic
· NABCEP Certification is preferred

This position involves working on projects ranging from new construction, restoration and preservation and the planning and installing of PV Systems.

Special Notes/Instructions
Applicants must list SC Electrician’s License number in the subject line. Submit resumes to terry@meadorsinc.com. No phone calls please.

In response to the growing number of requests to provide information about green building to groups around the state, the SC Chapter is organizing a Speakers Bureau, which will allow our Chapter to provide up-to-date, accurate information on the growing green building movement, in the form of presentations given by Chapter Members to civic, professional, government and academic organizations.

WE WANT YOU to apply to be a member of our bureau!
Are you comfortable speaking to groups about a topic about which you are passionate? Are you eager to be a part of spreading the word about the benefits of green building and sustainable communities?
We hope you will volunteer to serve the Chapter as a member of our speakers bureau and be “on call” to speak with groups about the benefits of green building!

Please see our Speakers Bureau FAQ for more details about how the program will operate and how to apply!

… And our Midlands Branch Chair Josh Boltinhouse (and other Chapter members) are front and center!  See WACH Fox’s coverage here!

We want to hear from YOU!

Tell us what kind of educational programming you’re interested in, and how and when the Chapter can deliver it to you. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey, which will inform and shape the educational programs we deliver to you throughout the year.

In less than 5 minutes, let your voice be heard, and as a result, get programs tailored to your needs!

Last week, the Navy  Yard at Noisette received word that it has been Certified as a LEED for Neighborhood Development project – the first such designation in South Carolina, and one of only 62 certified projects in the country. Congratulations!

Read the full news release here.

Message from Dennis Knight, SC Chapter Advocacy Chair:

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Another year has passed and the USGBC SC Chapter Statewide Advocacy Committee is preparing for a very active legislative year promoting green buildings, energy efficiency and increasing the green jobs industry in our state.

The best way to do this effectively is to develop a strong, well connected, grassroots network of dedicated volunteers willing to talk to their elected officials about these issues and to take appropriate action when called upon.  It is the desire of the Chapter and me personally, that the Chapter be represented on this committee with a diverse cross section of the chapter membership and the citizens of our state.  The committee should represent and give voice to every social, economic and business sector.

To that end, I would like to solicit every member’s help and participation to create and grow this network.  To be clear, I am not asking you to attend monthly meetings, conference calls or face-to-face meetings.  We will do this from time-to-time and you are certainly welcome to come and participate, if you have the time.  However, if you are willing and able to participate, even in a small way, please provide me with as much of the following information as you feel comfortable sharing and let me know how much time and effort you feel like you can invest in the advocacy efforts of the Chapter.

Please take a minute to fill out the short questionnaire about your interest and depth and breadth of experience in our state’s governmental system, found here.

Please forward your response to me at: dknight@liollio.com.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me.
Thank you in advance for considering this information I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dennis Knight
USGBC SC Statewide Advocacy Committee Chair

This study preparation course is designed specifically to help students, architects, engineers, consultants, realtors, and other professionals pass the Green Associate and LEED-AP (Building Design & Construction) examinations.  Beginning on February 18th, the courses will be offered on Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM at the University of South Carolina’s “Green” Quad and include refreshments, access to study guides and instructor presentations.  The courses will provide an in-depth view of the LEED v3 Rating System as it pertains to Building Design and Construction.  These courses are also eligible for AIA Continuing Education and Engineering PDH hours.  Payment for the courses is due by the first class (check, cash, or any major credit card) and based on the table below.  Interested individuals should RSVP before the beginning of the course and direct any questions to Sanders Tate at state@watsontatesavory.com.

See the Official Course Flyer Here
Order the Discounted CO Chapter Study Guide by Completing This Form

Register for the Course by Completing this Form and Returning to Sanders Tate

Or, pay online using Google Checkout

SC Renewable Energy Forum: Energy Legislation – Impacts & Opportunities

For the first time, this meeting will be combined with representatives of the solar, biomass and wind energy industries to discuss federal and state legislation that would impact renewable energy development in South Carolina. A meeting agenda for the ‘SC Renewable Energy Forum’ will be circulated in the near future.

WHEN: Monday, January 25th from 1pm to 5pm

WHERE: Columbia Convention Center (1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC)

COST: Free to the general public

RSVP: By Monday, January 18th to Erika Myers at emeyers@energy.sc.gov with your name, affiliation, title, and email address.

This year’s categories consisted of innovative projects, production builders, single-family projects, affordable housing projects, affordable developer, multifamily projects, and commitment to LEED for Homes.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) last month named the recipients of its 2009 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace. The awards were presented in November during the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held in Phoenix, Ariz.

The 2009 award categories recognize innovative projects, production builders, single family projects, affordable housing projects, affordable developers, multifamily projects and an overall commitment to LEED for Homes.  The Columbia Housing Authority received the Outstanding Affordable Developer award for its Rosewood Hills project in Columbia, SC. Rosewood Hills features a diverse mix of apartments, townhomes, senior citizen housing and single family homes catering to a range of incomes.

“This year’s winners have set themselves apart for exhibiting exceptional leadership within the residential community and for their steadfast commitment to green homebuilding,” said Nate Kredich, Vice President, Residential Market Development. “These innovators will help transform the market toward more healthy, high performing homes that are regarded as some of the best in the country.”

For more information on the recipients, http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/News/LEED%20for%20Homes%20Awards%202009.pdf