Next Seminar: CALGreen Changes
July brought publication of the latest changes to CALGreen, California's green building code, that will become mandatory in January. Now is the time to find out what this update will bring!

This new seminar will focus on the new mandatory changes to CALGreen that will impact both residential and nonresidential occupancies. It will provide a comprehensive review of CALGreen, including residential and nonresidential building alterations and additions, along with new voluntary measures as they pertain to electric vehicle charging stations. Participants will also learn about the portions of the code that have been relocated within CALGreen, such as definitions and some commissioning requirements, portions of which have been updated and moved to the 2013 California Energy Code (Part 6).

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of the development and key objectives of California’s mandatory green building code;
• View summary information regarding new requirements and updates that will become mandatory in January, 2014;
• Understand how jurisdictions view the requirements of the code and project compliance and learn about best practices for documenting code compliance.
  

Presenter: Marc Cohen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C. Click here for bio.

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New Seminar: Updated Accessibility Regulations
This session will focus on coming changes in the California building code that bring state accessibility requirements into alignment with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Find out about the process through which changes were developed in the code and where key sections relevant to changes are located. Get briefed on key issues relating to code compliance, including the definition of the term “alteration” as it applies to building accessibility and Path of Travel requirements and regulations related to alterations, including exceptions.

These changes will become mandatory in January 2014 - get an advance look at what's coming!

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of the 2013 California Access Code development and adoption process;
• Learn about significant issues that drove the decision making process;
• Discuss pertinent issues regarding applicability to alterations;
• Discover significant differences between the 2013 and past California Access Code.

Presenter: Marc Cohen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C. Click here for bio.

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Continuing Education Credits

Build it Green (3 for CALGreen, 2 for accessibility) and International Code Council (.2 for CALGreen and .2 for accessibility) credits are available for all sessions. Three AIA continuing credits available for CALGreen seminar. Two AIA credits for acessibility seminar.
Construction Management Association of America: 1 credit for each seminar.

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Next Dates

Seating is limited - register today!

Registration for each seminar: $115.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for both seminars: $210.00 (includes lunch)

December 12, 2013	Culver City, CA	Register Now!
December 13, 2013	San Jose, CA	Register Now!
December 17, 2013	San Rafael, CA	Register Now!

Presented In cooperation with the California Building Standards Commission and
the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

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More than 6,000 building and design professionals have attended Green Technology CALGreen Seminars. What participants are saying!

“The first seminar on the building code that I did not fall asleep at!”
– Daniel Tsutsumida, Architect

“Presentation was terrific. Very informative intro to the subject and not too heavy.”
– Douglas Whitmore, Architect

“Good introduction to the new code. Clear presentation and knowledgeable.”
– Michael Chait, Architect

“Excellent presentation. Presenter was A+. Seminar simplified necessary review of CALGreen by focusing on main points and providing context.”
– Duane Weisenhaus, President, Weisenhaus Architecture

“I’ve learned a general overview of the new CALGreen building code and how to use it for new construction of residential and commercial facilities. I know what I need to do to comply with Tier 1 and 2 requirements. I learned of several websites as references in using and implementing the code. This was an excellent seminar. I learned so much in this presentation that I can’t enumerate it here!”
– Eva Luccia, Sr. Civil Engineer

“I feel much more clear about this year’s work.”
– Barry Petersen, Architect

“It was important that this presentation was practical and useful to the building contractor, as well as to the ‘novice’ who might not be current with all technical terms and ordinances in effect! Thank you!”
– Sharon Maria Lamprecht, Principal Architect

“The content went right to the point. Questions were answered fully and easy to understand and follow.”
– Lidia Torres, Professor of Architecture

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Questions? Call 626.577.5700