LEED Workshops
Greenbuild offers the widest variety of USGBC LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) workshops available anywhere. Take full advantage of your time in Chicago and participate in these top-notch training opportunities taught by our expert LEED faculty. Choose your learning level, the topic you need and the schedule you prefer. View detailed program descriptions.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU's): USGBC is a registered educational program provider for AIA/CES, ASID/IIDA, BOMI and IFMA. Full-day programs earn 7 credit hours and half-day programs earn up to 3.5 HSW credit hours.
Fees
Full Day
Early Registration Fees: $345 National Member and $445 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $375 National Member and $495 Non-MemberHalf Day
Early Registration Fees: $175 National Member and $225 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $205 National Member and $275 Non-Member
Three learning levels to address your needs
Level 100 — Awareness
Designed for all audiences who have limited or no prior knowledge of green building principles. Highly suggested as pre-requisite for any Level 200 or 300 program.
LEED 101: Getting Started with Green – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A starter course in the benefits of green building, including return on investment (ROI), the LEED® Rating system™, case studies and resources for next steps.
Level 200 —Understanding
Designed for all audiences who have familiarity with the LEED® Rating System™, green building principles and seek the next level of detail.
Understanding LEED Project Costs & Returns – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For all audiences interested in learning more about building environmentally sound projects at a reasonable cost, including building life-cycle and construction costs, and LEED® project case studies.Incorporating LEED into Project Specifcations – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For designers or project team members who seek strategies for developing construction specifications that meet LEED® Rating System™ goals.Managing LEED Documentation – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For project team members responsible for or overseeing the management of the LEED® documentation process. (Knowledge of the LEED® Rating System™ is recommended.)LEED for Product Manufacturers – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For vendor or product sales representative interested in understanding how products relate to LEED® credit categories. (Does not address the development of green products.)LEED for General Contractors/Construction Managers – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For general contractors and construction managers interested in understanding their role in LEED projects, with a focus on technical requirements including strategies for project documentation and cost tracking.Commissioning LEED for New Construction Projects – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For building owners and design team members who need a better understanding of the building commissioning process required by LEED®, the commissioning agent’s role, bene?ts, and documentation.Using LEED for New Construction on Historic Projects – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For project team members who want to apply LEED concepts to historic projects. Topics include minimizing impact on historic elements and implementing green strategies.Energy Modeling for LEED for New Construction Projects – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For LEED users interested in the application of the LEED for New Construction energy modeling protocol and the use of ASHRAE Standard 90.1.Using LEED for New Construction on Laboratory Projects – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For professionals who own, design, build, operate, or maintain laboratory facilities interested in applying LEED concepts to lab projects.
Level 300 —Application
Designed for those who are implementing and applying the LEED® Rating System™. Level 300 programs all use case studies, interactive exercises, tools and resources to help you immediately apply your new knowledge.
NOTE: Not recommended for those without an understanding of LEED. See USGBC’s online course catalog to gain this introductory knowledge prior to attending these sessions.
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For design team members, contractors, building owners, facility managers, or other building industry stakeholders involved in implementing this Rating System. Recommended for aspiring LEED AP candidates in New Construction.LEED for Commercial Interiors Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For design team members, building tenants, or owners interested in applying principles of sustainability in commercial interior including tenant improvement projects, standards for green interiors and optimizing the performance of leased spaces.
Recommended for aspiring LEED AP candidates in Commercial Interiors.LEED for Existing Buildings (Operations and Maintenance) Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For building owners, property and facility managers or design team members interested in learning strategies for delivering energy efficiency, sustainability and cost savings through high performance buildings. Recommended for aspiring LEED AP candidates in Existing Buildings (Operations and Maintenance).(**New**)Integrated Design: The Key to Cost Effective LEED Projects – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For design, construction, and operations professionals who want to be more effective at implementing LEED and an integrated design process.
NOTE: Highly recommended: Completion of a LEED Technical Review workshop or working knowledge of the LEED Rating System.(**New**)LEED Charrette Facilitation – Half Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
For design team members who need strategies for LEED goal setting and charrette facilitation. The session includes a mock design charrette.LEED for Schools Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For design team members, contractors, consultants or other design professionals who are applying the LEED for Schools Rating System now required on all K-12 projects seek LEED certification.LEED for Homes Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For home builders, designers, and other residential building professionals interested in how to apply the Rating System and become involved in the LEED® for Homes program.LEED for Retail Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For owners, operators, and design teams of retail facilities interested in strategies and issues unique to retail projects.LEED for Healthcare Technical Review – Full Day
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
For professionals who own, design, build, operate, and maintain healthcare facilities and are interested in applying LEED concepts to their building projects.