Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 to Offer LU and PDH Credit Courses

ALBANY, NY (02/24/2009)(readMedia)-- In order to assist the Capital Region's architects and engineers to meet the rising demand for qualified Green Building Professionals, the Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 is offering LU and PDH professional development continuing education units (CEU) for seminars conducted at the upcoming conference, April 23-24, 2009, at the Clarion Hotel, 3 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY.

LU's, or Learning Units, are awarded by the American Institute of Architects for the completion of course work required for architects to renew their professional license. Likewise, PDH (professional development hour) credits are required by engineers to maintain their professional licenses with the state.

"By offering courses approved for LU and PDH credits, the Northeast Green Building Conference is establishing itself as the leading Green educational event for the building industry," noted Wayne Williams, treasurer of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate Chapter and an organizer of the event.

To meet the demand for professional continuing education credits, the Northeast Green Building Conference is offering LEED® Contractor Training courses. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) promotes the design, operation and construction of high performance green buildings. LEED® certified buildings, in addition to lowering energy costs, also enjoy higher rental and occupancy rates than non-green buildings. Courses reviewing LEED® standards for home and schools, as well as the LEED® 2009 Overview, are offered at the conference.

Additionally, New York State First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson has been invited to address the conference on the "Greening the Executive Mansion" initiative. New York State is the first state to register for LEED® Certification for the residence of the state's chief executive.

The Northeast Green Building Conference 2009 is a collaborative effort by The United States Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter (USGBC NYUC), the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), and the Workforce Development Institute of Hudson Valley Community College, which is also offering CEUs for conference participants.

By registering before April 1st, attendees can take advantage of the discounted Early Bird Registration price of $149. After April 1st the cost is $229. To register, visit www.hvcc.edu/wdi or contact Marilyn Bossalini at HVCC at (518) 629-4827.