USGBC Nevada Events

CE Credit May Brown Bag Lunch - Asbestos and Other Hazardous Materials in Green Building (LEED Specific) (29 May 2013)

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

CE Credit Brown Bag Luncheon

Topic: Asbestos and Other Hazardous Materials in Green Building (LEED Specific)

Presented by: Dale Walsh, MS, CIH, LEED-AP BD+C

Course Description

This presentation will help attendees to identify five LEED credits involving asbestos and other hazardous materials associated with existing building reuse and demolition as well as new building materials that present their own hazards.

Dale Walsh is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Nevada licensed Asbestos Abatement Consultant, and LEED Accredited Professional with a Master of Science in Toxicology from the University of Arizona. He has 27 years consulting experience (21 in Las Vegas) in the areas of indoor air quality, worker exposure monitoring, and OSHA compliance and served as a Director for the USGBC Nevada Chapter.

FREE to MEMBERS ONLY - Limited to the first 20 RSVPs - Lunch provided!
*No shows will be billed $25

This is an ERB approved course good for 1 HOUR of LEED-Specific continuing education.

Location: Converse Consultants, 731 Pilot Road, Suite H
Las Vegas, NV 89119

**Lunch generously provided by:

USGBC Nevada (a part of Idea Works): First Friday Open House (07 Jun 2013)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

First Friday Open House with USGBC NV and Friends

USGBC Nevada just happens to have the coolest workspace in town. As a part of Idea Works, we invite Friends of the Chapter and current members to come see our space as we collectively host a complementary Whiskey and Beer open house, in conjunction with First Friday.

Derby hats, moustaches and bow-ties encouraged.

Brews provided by:

USGBC Nevada June Breakfast Meeting a LEED Case Study (11 Jun 2013)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:00 GMT

LEED Project Case Study: Lower Colorado Regional Office Green Building

Speaker: Teresa Saumier, Deputy Regional Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation

Join us to see what lessons can be learned from this recently Platinum Certified LEED project here in the valley. The Lower Colorado Regional Office Green Building was LEED Platinum Certified on November 7th, 2012. The project is an interactive office and learning model that has incorporated a large renewable energy component, with a central plant that takes care of 2 other future LEED Certified buildings as well. The project additionally earned a LEED Pilot Credit for its water reuse system that reduces potable water demand. Add to this being required to conform to SHPO Historical Viewshed requirements in addition to bringing together for a first time approximately 180 employees within one high performing, healthy, energy efficient facility.

**Note that all of our Breakfast Meeting Programs are Credential Maintenance Earning Activities!!

Thank you to our meeting Sponsor:

* Note - Additional Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Energy Management Congress West 2013 FREE for USGBC Members (19 Jun 2013)

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Energy Management Congress West 2013

Energy Management Congress (EMC) West is the largest energy conference and technology expo held in the Western U.S. specifically designed for business, industrial and institutional energy users.

It brings together top experts in all areas of the field to help set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency.

Explore promising new technologies
Compare energy supply and alternative energy options
Learn about innovative project implementation strategies.

The multi-track conference covers a variety of topics, many specific to the region. Amory Lovins, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), will be the featured Keynote Speaker at the opening session for the EMC conference. Rocky Mountain Institute will also host a conference session on Mastering Deep Retrofits: Strategies and Applications.

The full EMC 2013 agenda includes the two-day conference and expo, as well as several optional intensive seminars.

Now in its 31st year, EMC is where top professionals from throughout the Western U.S. come understand the latest energy marketplace developments, explore promising new technologies for their facilities, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative project implementation strategies.

USGBC members can attend for FREE by completing the registration form online by clicking here!

Northern Nevada Lunch & LEED- Waste Management Compliance (25 Jun 2013)

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Northern Nevada Lunch & LEED

Waste Management Compliance
Speakers: Justin Wilcock and Fallon Honeycutt

Please join us as the USGBC Nevada Chapter hosts a LEED   learning opportunity. Justin will speak about construction waste management regarding LEED and best practices. Fallon will present the opportunities and challenges of recycling construction debris in the Reno area.

This Lunch & LEED is designed to help you earn USGBC Continuing Education Credits to support maintaining LEED AP status and will qualify for self-reporting credits.

** Lunch is non provided but may be purchased at the NV
    Energy cafeteria

Registration Fees USGBC Member Non-Members Advance Reservations $5 $15

Trends in Sustainability- Vendor Fair & Educational Workshop (27 Jun 2013)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Trends in Sustainability - A NAIOP Event

The NAIOP Sustainable Development Committee is hosting Trends In Sustainability, and educational program and product fair on Thursday, June 27, 2013 The Smith Center.

USGBC Nevada Chapter members will be able to attend for NAIOP member pricing at $35.

For more information or to register click here.

Southern Nevada Lunch & LEED (28 Jun 2013)

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Lunch & LEED

Sponsorship available. Contact us at info@usgbcnv.org if you are interested in presenting at a USGBC NV Lunch & LEED!

11:30 AM
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV

Registration Fees

Member - $20
Non-Member - $35

USGBC Nevada July Breakfast Meeting (09 Jul 2013)

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT

SPEED GREENING

Speaker: Many Sustainability Subject Matter Experts

What is Speed Greening? a set of short rapid fire round table membership discussions on today's most pressing green issues. Multiple tables facilitate lively 10 to 15 minute discussions before participants scoot to the next table to do it all over again. This type of forum provides for some of the most collaborative and strategic discussions possible.

**Note that all of our Breakfast Meeting Programs are Credential Maintenance Earning Activities!!

Additional Details to Follow

Meeting Sponsorship Available