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Tuesday March 9, 2010

 

 

Professional Organizations

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

This organization administers the architectural registration exam throughout the country. Through certification with this organization we are able to acquire professional licensing in any jurisdiction within the United States.

Construction Specifications Institute

This is a group of Architects, Engineers, Builders, Specifiers, and Building material manufacturers. With this diverse knowledge base we have access to valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in the construction industry.

International Code Council

This is the organization that has developed the International Building code. This code is widely used as the model for local building code enforcement. Through this organization we are kept informed of the latest changes to the code. We are also able to get advice on the applicability of the code in unique circumstances.

 

United States Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council is an organization that promotes sustainability in how buildings are designed, built and operated.  The USGBC created and has developed benchmarks for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.  LEED is a framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainablitiy goals.