UC Berkeley Extension's Construction Management certificate program is designed to provide knowledge of the regulatory, insurance, management, safety, estimating, and environmental aspects of the field. Learn how this practical program can give you the knowledge and skills to enhance your success in managing construction projects from start to finish.
Please call (510) 642-4111 to reserve a space; refer to EDP 316679. For more information about the program, visit www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/const.html.

iGlobal Forum’s Annual Carbon Trading Summit 2009 will steer discussions between leading carbon market experts as the Northeast prepares for a cap-and-trade scheme under the RGGI initiative, and examine the latest developments in the future $1 trillion North American Carbon Market.

This year's Pacific Northwest P2 Regional Roundtable will focus on identifying and quantifying the activities/processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in business practices. The first day is comprised of technical trainings and the second day will include site visits for practical application of the previous day's training.

The prevalence of Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability reporting is growing and has converged around the world’s most widely used reporting guidelines produced by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). LEAD Canada offers the only GRI-certified training courses in North America. These courses are also endorsed by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada). For further information on content, schedule, fee structure and presenters, please access course brochure here: http://www.leadcanada.net/GRI_course.html and/or request electronic brochure by e-mailing mehrdad@prizmasolutions.com. The next courses are scheduled as follows: Montreal: 15-16 Jan 2009; Calgary: 5-6 Feb 2009; Vancouver: 19-20 Feb 2009; Toronto: 2-3 Mar 2009. Course sizes are limited to 15 seats so early booking is recommended.

Presented by the California chapter of the National Brownfield Associations, Brownfields: The Next Generation is the place to develop a comprehensive understanding of new policies and best practices for green-on-brown redevelopment in California. Experience a power-packed day of learning, networking and deal-making with more than 200 leading professionals in the California brownfield, green build and real estate industries.

This LEED NC learning system will;
Dramatically reduce the time needed to prepare for the LEED NC Exam.
Allow you to retain the material not just for the exam but also for your entire career
Allow you to enjoy the learning process instead of dreading it
Improve your general memory and learning speed.
Change the way you perceive and retain information

Celebrate Barack Obama's Inauguration at the Green Inaugural Ball.
Performance by Grammy Award-winner Wyclef Jean.

The Green Inaugural Ball celebrates grassroot efforts made by individuals and organizations to better our environment and the world we live in. Every facet of the event is designed to minimize the impact on environment. Our non-profit partners will benefit from the event by receiving 5% of ticket sales.

www.greeninauguralball.com

The inaugural World Future Energy Summit in 2008 was heralded as 'the future of energy' and the first major international conference and exhibition to address all aspects of sustainable energy solutions. This event will continue in that tradition.

A quarterly green building forum providing an update on the latest trends and developments in BC's green real estate and construction sectors. Join us for a market overview, followed by panel discussion and keynote speaker.

Please join us to explore emerging trends and opportunities that will impact sustainable industries in the Western U.S. in 2009. Topics will include renewable energy, smart building, green jobs, climate change, new policies and the latest developments in the new economy.

Professor Wayne Visser, author of The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility, Founder and CEO of CSR International, will teach a series of three Master Classes in London in 2009.

23rd, 24th January 2009 (1 day, repeated on Friday and Saturday)
You will learn about CSR past, present and future, focusing on business cases and standards