What Is LEED® Accreditation, Why Do I Need It, and How Can I Get It? SMACNA of Pennsylvania Annual State Convention The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA 06-19-2009 Catherine Sheane, PE, LEED® AP - Astorino The LEED Accreditation process for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction industries has changed with the roll-out of LEED® 2009. This session will outline • new three-tiered accreditation system managed by the Green Building Certification Institute • steps required to obtain LEED® AP status using the new exam format (or to opt in to the new system if you’re already a LEED® AP) • credentialing maintenance program for all participants to keep up to speed with continuous advancement of green building practices, products, and technology Applicability and benefits for contractors will also be discussed. For more information, click here.

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