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Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 10 to 30% while improving occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction? This is just one of the many reasons why green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

Led by industry experts, GPRO Sustainable Building Operations 101 is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings who want an introduction to the basic principles behind green building operations.

This 6-hour course can be scheduled to meet the needs of your organization.

See the course outline and other class dates here.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$40 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$99 per person otherwise

(includes materials and course fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 10 to 30% while improving occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction? This is just one of the many reasons why green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

Led by industry experts, GPRO Sustainable Building Operations 101 is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings who want an introduction to the basic principles behind green building operations.

This 6-hour course can be scheduled to meet the needs of your organization.

See the course outline and other class dates here.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$40 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$99 per person otherwise

(includes materials and course fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Schedule

Day 1:  Tuesday, December 13 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Thursday, December 15 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

Schedule

Day 1:  Monday, December 5 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Monday, December 12 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

Schedule

Day 1:  Friday, December 2 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Friday, December 9 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

Schedule

Day 1:  Monday, November 21 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Tuesday, November 22 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

Schedule

Day 1:  Monday, November 7 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Tuesday, November 8 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

Schedule

Day 1:  Friday, October 28 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Covers the Fundamentals of Building Green and part of Operations and Maintenance Essentials

Day 2: Friday, November 4 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Concludes Operations & Maintenance Essentials; short exam review

See other class options here.

Taught by industry experts, GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with the critical tools to transition from conventional to sustainable operations.

GPRO O&M is ideal for property managers and building staff in multi-family residential & high-rise commercial buildings including:

• Building superintendents
• Operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating engineers
• Stationary engineers

Efficient operations and smart maintenance in buildings not only substantially reduces operating costs, but also increases occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction. That’s one reason green operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are in high demand across the country.

GPRO trained building operators and service workers can qualify for a LEED point for Existing Buildings projects under LEED Pilot Credit 81. See gpro.org/faqs for more info.

This course provides 12 AIA (HSW/SD) and 12 GBCI (non LEED-specific) continuing education hours.

Cost

This is the last chance to get trained at a 60% discount!

$99 per person for those in Systems Benefits Charge service territory*
$220 per person otherwise

(includes materials, course and exam fees)

*includes Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc., New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc., and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation

Exam

The exam is 50 multiple-choice questions testing knowledge from both Fundamentals of Building Green and Operations & Maintenance Essentials. To prepare, students should read both manuals, which will be distributed prior to the training. Students must attend all course hours to take the exam.

GPRO: Homes prepares builders to meet the growing demand for comfortable, healthy, and efficient homes. This class prepares general contractors to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by building sustainable homes.

This affordable entry-level course is ideal for a range of building professionals including contractors, subcontractors, estimators, and key construction management staff in general contracting companies specializing in single- to four-family, low-rise homes.

What Participants Learn

• How to pass stringent energy code inspections to avoid expensive delays
• Sustainable construction management practices to secure a healthy bottom line
• The 5 simple strategies that will increase the energy efficiency of your projects

Course Outline

• Important trends in the green homes marketplace
• Whole building approach
• Building envelope strategies for continuous air sealing and insulation
• Mechanical systems for healthy homes
• Water efficiency
• Materials and appliances
• Sustainable construction management practices
• Diagnostic tools and testing methods to ensure expected performance
• Preparing for required energy code inspections
• Marketing high performance homes

Thanks to NYSERDA, we are able to offer GPRO: Homes training at a highly discounted rate of $40 per person for anyone who lives or works in New York State. Must present proof of address on the day of class and submit NYSERDA survey forms. A full course fee of $220 will be charged to anyone who does not meet these requirements.

GPRO: Homes prepares builders to meet the growing demand for comfortable, healthy, and efficient homes. This class prepares general contractors to differentiate themselves in the marketplace by building sustainable homes.

This affordable entry-level course is ideal for a range of building professionals including contractors, subcontractors, estimators, and key construction management staff in general contracting companies specializing in single- to four-family, low-rise homes.

What Participants Learn

• How to pass stringent energy code inspections to avoid expensive delays
• Sustainable construction management practices to secure a healthy bottom line
• The 5 simple strategies that will increase the energy efficiency of your projects

Course Outline

• Important trends in the green homes marketplace
• Whole building approach
• Building envelope strategies for continuous air sealing and insulation
• Mechanical systems for healthy homes
• Water efficiency
• Materials and appliances
• Sustainable construction management practices
• Diagnostic tools and testing methods to ensure expected performance
• Preparing for required energy code inspections
• Marketing high performance homes

Exam & Certificate

All students must take an online exam and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to receive the GPRO Homes certificate. The exam is a timed (20-minute) session that can be taken at the student's convenience within two weeks of enrolling in the online exam service.

Thanks to NYSERDA, we are able to offer GPRO: Homes training at a highly discounted rate of $40 per person for anyone who lives or works in New York State. Must present proof of address on the day of class and submit NYSERDA survey forms. A full course fee of $220 will be charged to anyone who does not meet these requirements.