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eNews USGBC Idaho Chapter |
June 2006 |
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Friday, July 21, All Day Seminar
Idaho Power Headquarters, 1221 W Idaho St, Boise
Download the flyer and program agenda now!
Join Randy Hansell from Earth Advantage as he leads this all day seminar focusing on LEED for Homes - Pilot Program Training. $40 for the full day (Seminar #1), $20 for a half day (Seminar #2), or $7 to attend only the USGBC Monthly Lunch Program at noon (Lunch Only). Space is limited.
Please RSVP for Seminar #1, Seminar #2 or Lunch Only to Jessica Shine at 863-2259 by July 18 or via email.
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Don't forget our monthly meetings at the Integrated Design Lab, 108 6th, Boise: Board Meeting Chapter Meeting And our monthly program at Idaho Power HQ, 1221 Idaho St, Boise: Programs All meetings are open to the public. |
Meeting minutes from the June 7th USGBC Idaho meeting are now available online!
The USGBC Idaho Chapter Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Directors during their June 7th meeting. It is a work in progress but provides a clear plan of action for the Chapter.
Download the most current version now in Resources>Documents under "Chapter Documents"!
Online Seminar Series
Presented by the McAdams Group and Platinum Development, this online series includes topics such as Federal and State Tax Credits and Incentives, Funding Green Buildings, and Energy Performance Contracting & Service Agreements. Learn more and register at www.fundinggreenbuildings.com
July 27-29, 8am-5pm, 6pm-9pm, US Bank Plaza, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms, Boise - $795 BOMA Member price, $895 Nonmember price
Protecting the environment and promoting worker health and safety are issues at the center stage of today's property industry. This course provides you with an overview of the environmental health and safety considerations in building operations. You'll learn to develop and manage proactive environmental/occupational health and safety programs, comply with regulatory standards and guidelines governing facility health and safety issues, and assess when to obtain technical assistance. Download the sign up sheet now>>
In most offices, the bathroom would be an odd place for a can of mulch.
But at the headquarters of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis, Md., the mulch has a purpose - just like everything else in and on the building. Read more>>
Heery International is currently seeking a Commissioning Agent to support a variety of projects and clients in the Boise area. Qualified candidates must have experience in mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and HVAC systems in buildings, ships or subs. Read the entire job description in our News section>>
In a recent press release, the USGBC Board of Directors announced a new initiative for improving LEED that would recognize wood products from certification programs such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program and others under a revised MRc6 for bio-based materials. The USGBC Board also announced a proposed revision to MRc7 that would give a LEED credit to certain bio-based materials from"Tier 2" certification programs. Read another article from BuildingGreen.com's Environmental Building News about this change.
The American Forest & Paper Association has issued a press release with their reaction>>