http://news.prlog.org/tag/usgbc/usgbc - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12128488-the-spinnaker-group-wins-south-florida-business-journal-business-of-the-year-award.htmlThe Spinnaker Group is named the Business of the Year in the Small Business Category http://www.prlog.org/12037397-boral-truexterior-trim-manufacturing-facility-in-nc-achieves-leed-silver-certification.htmlPrestigious Certification Awarded by U.S. Green Building Council http://www.prlog.org/12030947-newly-built-north-tower-at-coral-gables-396-alhambra-earns-leed-gold-certification.html163,000 SF Class A tower becomes Coral Gables’ first newly-constructed LEED Gold office building. http://www.prlog.org/12022276-coral-gables-building-achieves-leed-certification-historic-city-makes-way-for-sustainable-future.htmlHistoric building in Coral Gables, FL achieves LEED Gold Certification. http://www.prlog.org/11988000-usgbc-awards-leed-platinum-to-surmount-hq.htmlThe U.S. Green Building Council has awarded LEED® Commercial Interiors Platinum Rating to Surmount Energy for its Corporate office located in the CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. http://www.prlog.org/11862869-hubbell-outdoor-spaulding-lighting-introduce-solar-lighting-solutions.htmlSustainable Solar Lighting Solutions now available for general outdoor applications with a selection of the most popular Hubbell Outdoor and Spaulding Lighting products http://www.prlog.org/11820221-garinger-high-school-students-learn-about-sustainable-construction-with-usgbc-charlotte-region.htmlSelect students from Garinger High School in Charlotte will learn about sustainable construction through a four-part green building program with the USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter, Communities In Schools and Access Services. http://www.prlog.org/11815866-spaulding-lighting-announces-over-20k-lumens-now-available-in-cimarron-led-series.htmlPopular Area Site series now available in four powerful lumen packages. http://www.prlog.org/11810138-leducation-6-announces-advance-registration-ends-march-19th-and-opens-call-for-volunteers.htmlLEDucation 6, the premier event on LED Technology, will be closing ONLINE registration on Monday, March 19th and opens a call for volunteers. http://www.prlog.org/11791276-somfy-systems-inc-joins-us-green-building-council-and-american-institute-of-architects.htmlSomfy Systems, Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of strong, intelligent and quiet motors for both interior and exterior window coverings, became a corporate member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the American Institute of Architects. http://www.prlog.org/11779667-usgbc-charlotte-region-chapter-announces-2012-board-of-directors.htmlThe Charlotte Chapter announces six new board members from local Charlotte businesses including Bank of America, Piedmont Electric... http://www.prlog.org/11749708-wendy-kaplan-named-eastern-region-manager-for-feelux-inc.htmlWendy Kaplan has been appointed Eastern Region Manager for Feelux, the 36-year-old manufacturer of seamless linear T5 and LED energy-conserving architectural and commercial indoor lighting systems. http://www.prlog.org/11712745-cathode-lighting-systems-extends-slim-line-with-new-awarding-winning-flexible-cls-slim.htmlCathode Lighting Systems is pleased to announce the official launch of its latest innovation, FCLS-Slim, further expanding this versatile fluorescent cove lighting solution. The HFCLS-Slim is a recipient of a 2011 IES Progress Report. http://www.prlog.org/11707915-usgbc-charlotte-region-chapter-announces-new-scholarship.htmlThe Robert Eggers Memorial Scholarship is open to Chapter Emerging Professionals throughout the Charlotte Region http://www.prlog.org/11705642-control-this-2011-reports-record-attendance.htmlLighting Controls Systems and Energy Management Event doubles attendance in only its second year with over 400+ attendees. http://www.prlog.org/11675405-birdair-inc-to-attend-2011-greenbuild-international-conference-and-expo.html–Visit Birdair at Cabot Corporation’s Booth #325N to Learn More About 
Tensotherm(TM) with Lumira(TM) Aerogel – http://www.prlog.org/11654157-home-energy-makeover-expo-at-fall-home-and-patio-show-to-show-how-to-save-energy-and-reduce-bill.htmlThe Expo is holding an online drawing for passes to Home and Patio Show and chance to become eligible to win a GE Hybrid Water Heater, GE Energy Star dishwasher and other prizes. Online drawing is Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Visit www.HEMExpo.com today.. http://www.prlog.org/11652775-sustainable-northwest-wood-hosts-fsc-friday-happy-hour-and-roundtable-discussion.htmlOn Sept. 30, a panel of expert speakers will answer the audience's questions about how different rating standards compare, what changes to expect with LEED 2012, and how our green building community can further the discussion about sustainable wood. http://www.prlog.org/11651150-iesnyc-control-this-2011-event-sponsors-announced.htmlControl This! 2011, IESNYC’S educational forum on state-of-the-art lighting controls systems, announces a growing line up of event sponsors. http://www.prlog.org/11619788-stephen-chang-of-moss-associates-named-chair-of-us-green-building-council-in-miami-dade.htmlStephen Chang, a project manager for Moss & Associates, has been named chair of the U.S. Green Building Council for Miami-Dade. http://www.prlog.org/11604186-usgbc-maine-chapter-wants-more-maine-buildings-to-leed.htmlThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its Maine Chapter (USGBC-ME) highly recognize and publicize green building success stories that are transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. http://www.prlog.org/11534071-intuitive-concepts-joins-us-green-building-council.htmlDiana Garber is pursuing the LEED certification process to help her clients live their best life. http://www.prlog.org/11533839-cambridge-contributes-to-project-haiti-orphanage-and-childrens-center.htmlUSGBC Relies on Member Support to Create a Sustainable Facility in Wake of Haiti Tragedy http://www.prlog.org/11528169-industrial-hygiene-publication-highlights-mycometers-surface-and-air-sampling-technologies.htmlThe Mycometer®-test was utilized for detecting fungal biomass during pre-occupancy evaluations and LEED certification. http://www.prlog.org/11510110-haiku-by-sharon-eisenhauer-inc-makes-moves-to-align-with-plans-for-growth.htmlHaiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc. announced today the relocation of its offices and the decision to outsource its distribution facility near Chicago, Ill. http://www.prlog.org/11499969-mccarthy-gives-green-building-boost-by-adding-the-leed-ap-bdc-specialty-credential-company-wide.htmlMcCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed the task of getting all of its current LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) to acquire the new specialty accreditation LEED AP BD+C through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). http://www.prlog.org/11497740-gef-and-center-for-green-schools-announce-the-sustainability-education-clearinghouse.htmlClearinghouse offers K-12 educators a tool to share and access free green education resources http://www.prlog.org/11476824-taconic-region-headquarters-earns-leed-platinum-certification.htmlBarton & Loguidice, P.C (B&L) is proud to have provided engineering and landscape architecture services for the first public building in New York State to receive Platinum-level LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). http://www.prlog.org/11458680-hygieneering-inc-attends-usgbc-northnorth-suburban-illinois-chapter-meeting.htmlHygieneering, Inc. sent representatives to the USGBC North/North Suburban Illinois Chapter Meeting held at Advocate Healthcare’s Lutheran General Hospital on April 20, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11447799-van-andel-institute-earns-rare-green-building-status.htmlVAI Phase II becomes only second new facility in Michigan and one of a dozen research institutes nationally to achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Award http://www.prlog.org/11432866-everblue-energy-hires-erin-murphy-as-leed-instructor-and-curriculum-developer.htmlMurphy comes to Everblue with five years of experience in the environmental and green building field. http://www.prlog.org/11377509-leed-scoring-tool-for-green-building-usgbc-launched-self-scoring-online-tool-for-green-beginners.htmlIf you are wondering whether your home is green enough or uncertain about how close you are, check out a new LEED self-scoring online tool for green buildings recently initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council. http://www.prlog.org/11357260-ankeny-design-firm-helps-dubuques-roshek-building-promote-sustainable-awareness.htmlQA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard is displayed in Dubuque Iowa’s renovated Roshek building to provide education about the building’s sustainable initiatives and LEED certification process. http://www.prlog.org/11343777-global-green-building-china-focus-2011.htmlSupported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) of PRC, the United Nations Environment Program, World Green Building Council, China Association of Real Estate Developers and China Building Materials Federation, http://www.prlog.org/11271518-rtkl-helps-develop-adaptation-of-leed-for-hospitality-industry.htmlNew guidelines boost sustainable design and operations for hotel industry http://www.prlog.org/11234930-contract-services-group-inc-achieves-cims-and-cims-gb-certification-with-honors.htmlContract Services Group, Inc., a commercial janitorial, window cleaning, and window washing systems company, recently achieved the CIMS and CIMS-GB certifications with honors from the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA). http://www.prlog.org/11209542-new-green-features-of-mls-makes-it-easier-to-find-energy-efficient-homes-in-st-johns-county.htmlThe Green MLS Committee succeeded in adding energy and related "green" features to the multiple listing service used by Realtors in the St Johns County area. http://www.prlog.org/11141784-construction-completed-for-inland-valley-humane-society.htmlWare Malcomb Provides Architectural and Interior Design for Non-Profit Headquarters http://www.prlog.org/11091348-dpr-west-palm-beach-office-earns-industry-gold-award.htmlLocal Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors http://www.prlog.org/11016828-ieq-testing-for-leed-certification.htmlThe indoor environmental quality (IEQ) professionals at Clark Seif Clark (CSC) provide comprehensive air sampling services for residential and commercial structures working to achieve LEED certification. http://www.prlog.org/11016239-chicago-home-to-more-leed-certified-buildings-than-any-other-city.htmlThe building consulting experts at EC2 provide LEED indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for both new construction and existing buildings. http://www.prlog.org/11011144-qa-graphics-joins-association-for-the-advancement-of-sustainability-in-higher-education.htmlQA Graphics deepens commitment to sustainability by joining Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. http://www.prlog.org/10951083-qa-graphics-offers-schools-interactive-technology-for-sustainable-education.htmlSchools can increase their sustainable efforts with an educational display that shows how sustainable features work and display the school’s real-time utility data so that students can see how their actions impact the school’s water & energy use. http://www.prlog.org/10945730-everblue-to-host-energy-auditing-workshop-at-greenbuild-chicago.htmlThe sustainability education provider will be presenting at 1 p.m. Friday, November 19 http://www.prlog.org/10936759-green-building-association-of-central-pa-northeast-branch-steering-committee.htmlThe Northeast Branch Steering Committee for the Green Building Association of Central Pennsylvania reception and meeting scheduled. http://www.prlog.org/10918307-mccarthy-built-allied-health-facility-at-san-diego-mesa-college-awarded-leed-gold-certification.htmlConstructed within compressed 16-month time frame, the three-story, 50,000-square-foot facility exceeds District’s expectations for sustainability by qualifying for a higher level of certification than targeted http://www.prlog.org/10902405-govgreen-conference-and-exposition-announces-new-affiliate-usgbc-national-capital-region-chapter.htmlGOVgreen's most recent affiliate is U.S. Green Building Council - National Capital Region Chapter. USGBC-NCR membership includes architects, engineers and contractors working with federal, civilian and military agencies. http://www.prlog.org/10902306-sullivan-construction-participating-in-the-northeast-sustainable-energy-building-tour.htmlSullivan Construction participating in the Northeast Sustainable Energy Building Tour October 2, 2010 from 10AM-3PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC http://www.prlog.org/10884454-sap-americas-headquarters-expansion-achieves-leed-platinum-certification-from-usgbc.htmlFXFOWLE’s headquarters expansion for SAP Americas in Newtown Square, PA, has achieved LEED Platinum Certification from U.S. Green Building Council; Pennsylvania’s Largest Certified LEED Platinum Building http://www.prlog.org/10877277-meg-russell-realtor-accredited-buyer-representative-has-joined-new-cary-office.htmlMeg Russell of Southern Wake Realty Has Joined a New Cary Office of Raleigh Cary Realty in North Carolina