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:

Current job openings

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.

Solar EOS
Title: Solar Instructor Position

Solar EOS ‐ a subsidiary of Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc., located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, is
searching for a qualified Solar Instructor to develop and teach Solar Thermal and Solar PV
training for our South Carolina Solar School.  This is a full time position and will be based in
Kingstree, SC.  Periodic travel to other locations may be required. See full position
description and details on applying for this position here.

The Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare is the first monastery in the United States  to be awarded LEED certification.  Located on 14 acres in the Upstate,of South Carolina, the new Monastery is a one-story structure that features two courtyards offering views to exterior gardens. The monaster takes advantage of  these natural views and the natural  lighting throughout the majority of the building.  The Monasterywas designed to significantly reduce water consumption through the installation of high efficiency, low-flow water closets, lavatories, and shower fixtures.   The project site was designed to feature a sustainable landscape planted with native and adaptive plant material. A  temporary drip irrigation system currently in use will be decommissioned after plantings are established, and 75% of the site has been restored to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

To register for this event please click here.

You must RSVP for this event by Monday, September 13, 2010

                                                             This event is being sponsored by:                                                                                                        

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!

Come join us for an informative presentation discussing on-going efforts by the Town of Bluffton to protect the May River – designated an outstanding resource water for its water quality, beauty, and source of shellfish. Joining us will be John Carmack, PE, LEED AP with the Town of Bluffton’s Planning and Environmental Sustainability Department and Rick Karkowski, PE, PH of Thomas & Hutton to discuss changes to regulations, new community programs, and plans for innovative best management practices (BMP’s.) Afterwards, join us for our Networking event (Location TBA!)

DETAILS

WHEN: Tuesday, September 7th, 6:00PM

WHERE: 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

COST: Completely Free to USGBC members, $5 for Nonmembers

REGISTER/RSVP: You can register and RSVP by clicking HERE or emailing lowcountryrsvp@gmail.com

MORE INFO: For more info about the program, you can contact us at lowcountryrsvp@gmail.com

Its time to take a break from the usual program schedule and have a good old networking social mixer for everyone.  Abandon your regular Tuesday night routine just this once and come hang out with us for a couple hours. You could meet potential clients, share new ideas with professional colleagues and possibly even land your next big job. It will definitely be better than the TV reruns you’ll be subjected to back home!  

DON’T FORGET!! This event is entirely FREE to attend! Invite your friends to come check us out if they’ve never attended one of our events! It’ll never get cheaper than free!

DETAILS

WHEN: Tuesday, August 31st, 6:00PM

WHERE: Taco Boy,  217 Huger St, Charleston, SC

COST: Completely and Utterly Free

MORE INFO: For more info about the program, you can contact us at lowcountryrsvp@gmail.com

RSVP: by Monday, August 30th to lowcountryrsvp@gmail.com

Offering lively, in-person education sessions covering a diversity of timely subjects, from financial incentives for for energy efficient designs, to the how and why of water recycling, to the potential for redevelopment of brownfields.

In between the Education Sessions visit the almost 90 exhibitors from across North Carolina in the GreenNC Tradeshow. Expand your knowledge about sustainable products, practices, and services in NC; learn about recent industry advances; and network with others interested in greening commercial and residential buildings.

Learn more about Green NC here!

We invite South Carolina citizens to support our Chapter’s activities as an Individual Donor. Making an individual donation to our Chapter is a commitment to support leading-edge green building education, provide service opportunities to enhance South Carolina communities, and support advocacy efforts to effect change at the policy level. Your generous, tax-deductible contribution lends critical funding support to help us fulfill our mission of transforming the building industry toward sustainability. All donors will be recognized on our website, and donors at the $100 or greater level automatically become members of the Evergreen Society of USGBC-South Carolina, and are recognized as such.

To make an online donation, please hit “Donate.” This will redirect you to the PayPal site, where you can complete your online transaction.

Charleston Green Committee Meeting