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Green Construction Training Program
Submitted by Amanda on Mon, 22/06/2009 - 08:08.This two-day course is designed for site superintendents, supervisors, site safety officers, and managers of the trades to gain the skills and knowledge needed to coordinate, supervise, and train crews on site. Learn to train your staff about green building basics for each job site in the familiar format of a safety orientation.
For more information, visit: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/gctp
Certified Installer Training Course
Submitted by helenc on Fri, 15/05/2009 - 07:59.Streamline Enterprises and Green Living™ Technologies are excited to present their first Canadian Certified Installers Training Course, in Abbotsford, BC, on Wed., June 17th and Thurs., June 18th, 2009. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Green Living™ Technologies President George Irwin and Anthony Caggiano from Plant Connection, as we discuss the unique features of Green Living™ Roof Systems and Green Living™ Walls. This two-day course will provide the classroom requirement of becoming a Certified GLT Installer. The program will include a small living wall project, and a visit to a nearby GLT grower.
When: Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 & Thursday, June 18th, 2009, 8am - 5pm
Where: Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Rd. Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6
Cost: $800 Per Person (Transportation & Lodging Not Included)
$200 Per Additional Person in the Same Company
$450 for Optional Sample Sales Kit (Includes Roof & Wall panels)
o Please complete the attached registration form with payment information to reserve your place
o See attached itinerary as an example of what is covered throughout the two-day course
o Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided on both days as part of the course fee
o Call hotel directly (604-870-1050) to arrange accommodation (group rate has been negotiated)
o Daily carpooling to and from Vancouver will be organized, contact us for more details
o Contact Chris Bruntlett (604-854-2966 or chris@streamlineenterprises.ca) with any questions
2009 Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Submitted by helenc on Wed, 04/03/2009 - 12:00.Topia: The Sustainable Learning Community Institute at O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE Proudly presents 2009 Permaculture Design Certificate Course "Fundamentals of Permaculture"
9th August (PM) - 23rd August (AM) , 2009
Costs: Residential (includes meals & accommodations)$1400, Non Residential $1200
Location: O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE, 1565 Baldy Mountain Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0
Green Walls Design 101 Introductory Course
Submitted by helenc on Thu, 08/05/2008 - 11:54.Green Roofs for Healthy
Cities* presents
Green Walls 101 - Introduction to Systems and
Design
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
BCIT, Room 481
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver,
BC
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Space is limited - sign up now. To register
online go to
Green Wall Design 101 Introductory
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Green Roof Course - GROW 1000 - Green Roofs - Details, Installation and Maintenance
Submitted by CAGRT on Tue, 11/03/2008 - 17:40.This course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance.
Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT).
Green Roof Course - GROW 1000 - Green Roofs - Details, Installation and Maintenance
Submitted by CAGRT on Tue, 11/03/2008 - 17:38.Held on Tuesday evenings from April 8 - May 13, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance.
Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT).
Green Roof Course - GROW 1000 - Green Roofs - Details, Installation and Maintenance
Submitted by CAGRT on Tue, 11/03/2008 - 17:37.Held on Wednesday evenings from March 5 - April 9, this course will provide design professionals, contractors, and planners, who already have a basic understanding of green roofs, with the knowledge to determine the appropriate green roof system, design performance criteria, installation and maintenance.
Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology (CAGRT).

