Course Title:The Hidden Risks of Building Green in Warm and Humid Climates: Why Moisture Problems are Likely and How to Avoid Them
Sponsoring Organization:Liberty Building Forensics Group
Date:Nov. 18, 2008
Location:Houston
Course Description:This seminar identifies the specific reasons that green buildings are at increased risk for failure and what must be done to avoid potentially catastrophic problems. Topics include: Why green buildings are at increased risk of failure; preventing green building failures in warm, humid climates (specific techniques to implement); legal risks of new design concepts; contract risk, contract forms, and risk reduction language; insurance issues for green buildings; and final tips for managing design, construction, and development of successful green buildings.www.libertybuilding.com
Course Title:Installer Certification Training
Sponsoring Organization:HeatSpring Energy
Date:Nov. 18-20, 2008
Location:Atlanta
Course Description:This course is a three-day comprehensive course focused on the installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems. The course includes an open book exam for accreditation as a certified ground-source heat pump installer by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. Those who pass the exam will receive an installer’s card and a certificate and will be listed as an accredited geothermal installer.www.heatspring.com
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Publication date:10/20/2008