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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Climate Resilient Landscape Practices for Construction - CEC.03373
DESCRIPTION:Extreme weather is changing the demands placed on residential sites\, and yesterday’s best practices may not be enough for tomorrow’s conditions. This course explores how flooding\, erosion\, slope instability\, and increasingly intense weather can affect homes and properties in Western North Carolina. Participants will learn practical\, field-tested approaches to identifying site vulnerabilities and making smarter landscape and site-design decisions that reduce risk\, protect the home\, and create properties better prepared for a changing climate. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Jennifer Verprauskus\, Licensed Landscape Architect\, Master Gardener\, Master Composter\, and Permaculture Design Certificate holder. \n\n\n\nJennifer Verprauskus is a licensed landscape architect in North and South Carolina and holds credentials as a Master Gardener\, Master Composter\, and Permaculture Design Certificate holder. Based in Asheville\, she works with homeowners and contractors to create beautiful\, intentional landscapes that balance aesthetics\, function\, and environmental responsibility. Jennifer is also an experienced educator\, teaching at the North Carolina Arboretum and for Green Built Alliance\, as well as at conferences and lectures across the country. Her work has been featured on the Emmy-nominated series This Old House and published in Landscape Architecture Magazine. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-climate-resilient-landscape-practices-for-construction-cec-03373/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Manage Rainwater Using Green Infrastructure- CEC.03257
DESCRIPTION:Managing rainwater well can protect a building site while creating a healthier\, more attractive landscape. This course explores practical\, nature-based approaches to keeping rainwater on site and allowing it to soak into the ground rather than becoming runoff. Participants will learn how strategies such as rain gardens\, green roofs\, permeable pavers\, and rainwater harvesting can help manage stormwater and protect water quality while providing added benefits such as improved aesthetics\, pollinator habitat\, and groundwater recharge. The course will help builders\, designers\, and other professionals identify opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure into residential projects from the start. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Renee Fortner\, M.S. Biology\, National Green Infrastructure Certification \n\n\n\nRenee Fortner is the Watershed Resources Manager at environmental non-profit RiverLink. As an avid river paddler\, home gardener\, and naturalist\, Renee is continually reminded how the environment around us and our daily lives are affected by access to clean\, abundant water. Through her work at RiverLink\, Renee works collaboratively with communities\, businesses\, and local governments to implement nature-based solutions to the negative impacts of stormwater runoff on our region’s waterways and infrastructure. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-manage-rainwater-using-green-infrastructure-cec-03257/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T143000
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Energy Star 3.1 for Contractors - CEC.03170
DESCRIPTION:Getting a home ENERGY STAR certified doesn’t have to mean navigating a maze of requirements or discovering problems late in the project. This course gives builders\, architects\, and residential design professionals a practical understanding of the ENERGY STAR 3.1 certification process\, with a focus on the places where projects are most likely to get tripped up. Participants will learn how the ENERGY STAR Reference Home works\, which checklist items commonly cause problems\, and what home characteristics can make certification more challenging. Most importantly\, the course identifies the best “pickup opportunities” for meeting ENERGY STAR requirements\, helping builders make smarter decisions\, avoid costly surprises\, and achieve certification more efficiently. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser & Matt Vande \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nMatt is also a co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and an M.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Matt has extensive experience in the building and designing of energy-efficient homes. When not hugging trees\, Matt can often be found hiking in the mountains around Western North Carolina with Bear and Amy. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-energy-star-3-1-for-contractors-cec-03170/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T215614Z
CREATED:20260909T215610Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: LEED Residential v4.1 for Contractors and Architects – CEC.03314
DESCRIPTION:LEED certification doesn’t have to add unnecessary complexity to a residential project. This course gives builders\, architects\, and other residential professionals a practical roadmap for navigating LEED Residential v4.1\, including the certification process\, team responsibilities\, and key prerequisites that need attention early. Participants will learn how to avoid common pitfalls and identify achievable “low-hanging fruit” for earning points so project teams can work more effectively and pursue certification with fewer surprises. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Matt Vande \n\n\n\nMatt is a co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and an M.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Matt has extensive experience in the building and designing of energy-efficient homes. When not hugging trees\, Matt can often be found hiking in the mountains around Western North Carolina with Bear and Amy. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-leed-residential-v4-1-for-contractors-and-architects-cec-03314/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T143000
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Marketing Green Built and High Performance Homes - CEC.03113
DESCRIPTION:Building a better home is only part of the equation. Home buyers need to understand why it’s better and what those features mean for them. This course helps builders\, real estate professionals\, and other industry partners translate green and high-performance features into benefits that resonate with homebuyers\, including comfort\, lower energy costs\, durability\, healthier indoor environments\, and long-term value. Participants will learn what consumers are looking for\, how to market high-performance features effectively\, and how to use MLS listings\, credible data\, and collaboration with appraisers and other industry partners to ensure the value of better-performing homes is recognized and communicated. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor bio: \n\n\n\nMary Love is the broker-in-charge for her real estate company\, Love The Green\, as well as her property management company\, Town Mountain Properties. She is also president of Mary Love Consulting Firm. Mary has been living and teaching the green life for so long that she is affectionately called the “Grandmother of Green.” \n\n\n\nMary is an education enthusiast. She has a master’s degree in administration and supervision and a master’s degree in environmental science. She has been certified in the following areas: Home Energy Star Rater\, Building Professional Institute Rater\, System Visions Rater\, NC Green Homes Rater\, National Association of Realtors GREEN\, ECO Agent and Build Green Real Estate Agent. \n\n\n\nMary has worked as a real estate and green consultant with organizations such as Land of Sky Realtors Association\, Asheville Home Builders Associations\, Green Built Alliance\, Asheville Habitat For Humanity\, Mountain Housing Opportunities\, Hendersonville Housing Authority\, Asheville City and Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry. She has helped create certification programs and workshops\, as well as the sustainable building project Prospect Terrace and the weatherization of the Veteran Restoration Quarters. \n\n\n\nIn 2016\, Mary received the National Association Realtors Evergreen Award. She is a sought-out expert for her knowledge in both the green building and real estate industry. She has been featured in the National Association of Home Builders Women’s magazine\, National Association of Realtors GREEN newsletters and Asheville City Work Place Challenge. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-marketing-green-built-and-high-performance-homes-cec-03113-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
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CREATED:20260909T220447Z
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UID:10000724-1791471600-1791478800@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Green Built Homes Certification: An In-Depth Overview - CEC.03384
DESCRIPTION:Building greener\, higher-performing homes can deliver greater comfort\, efficiency\, durability\, and value for homeowners\, and the certification process doesn’t have to be complicated. This course provides a comprehensive look at Green Built Homes certification\, walking builders through the checklist\, prerequisites\, major performance categories\, documentation requirements\, and third-party verification. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the program works from start to finish and how Green Built Homes provides a practical framework for turning a commitment to better building into a recognized\, verified home. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Jennifer McLucas \n\n\n\nJennifer McLucas leads Green Built Alliance’s operations\, programs\, and strategic direction with a focus on clarity\, connection\, and impact. She oversees the Green Built Homes certification program\, continuing education for building professionals\, and member engagement. With a background in nonprofit strategy\, communications\, and organizational development\, she’s committed to advancing sustainable building practices across the region. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-green-built-homes-certification-an-in-depth-overview-cec-03384-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260910T120542Z
CREATED:20260910T120539Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: NC Contractor CE Power Block: Mandatory + 4 Elective Hours
DESCRIPTION:Knock out your 2026 Mandatory Course and four of your six elective continuing education hours in one practical CE Power Block designed for North Carolina general contractors. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the Mandatory Course (CEC.10018)\, this six-hour package includes two interactive\, builder-focused courses that dig into decisions that directly affect home performance. Lowering HERS Scores Through Smarter Building Decisions – CEC.03383 uses real-world\, choose-your-own-adventure-style scenarios to explore how different building choices affect HERS scores\, where the biggest opportunities for improvement are\, and how to navigate tradeoffs involving design\, budget\, and site constraints. \n\n\n\nGreen Building Design 1: Devil Is in the Details (Thermal Envelope) – CEC.03385 explores how small design decisions can have a big impact on cost\, constructability\, and performance. Participants will work through real-world thermal envelope challenges\, consider multiple solutions\, and learn how better detailing early in the design process can prevent problems\, improve performance\, and make construction easier. \n\n\n\nComplete six hours of continuing education in one block\, including the Mandatory Course required for license renewal\, while gaining practical strategies you can put to work on your next project. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser\, Matt Vande\, & Green Built Alliance \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nMatt is also a co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and an M.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Matt has extensive experience in the building and designing of energy-efficient homes. When not hugging trees\, Matt can often be found hiking in the mountains around Western North Carolina with Bear and Amy. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nEACH Course Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nTOTAL Course Hours: 6.00 (2 mandatory\, 4 elective) \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-nc-contractor-ce-power-block-mandatory-4-elective-hours-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T120832Z
CREATED:20260910T120830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120832Z
UID:10000726-1792508400-1792515600@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: DOE Efficient New Homes Program and Beyond - CEC.03214
DESCRIPTION:Building solar-ready from the start is easier and more cost-effective than trying to make a home ready later. This course gives builders and other residential professionals a practical look at the DOE Efficient New Homes (formerly the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home) certification process\, including how ENERGY STAR and EPA Indoor AirPlus fit into the program and where builders commonly encounter challenges. Participants will also learn how to plan ahead for solar\, battery storage\, electric vehicles\, and other future-ready technologies\, from roof design and available space to wiring and electrical infrastructure\, helping to create homes that are ready to adapt as technology and homeowner needs evolve. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser & Doug Ager \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nDoug is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sugar Hollow Solar. He’s been a hard worker his whole life – in high school he started a firewood business where he split everything by hand! He grew up at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and graduated from Warren Wilson College and then Western Carolina University with a masters in English Literature. After spending years working with his hands as a farrier and carpenter\, he joined his cousin Phelps to kickoff Sugar Hollow Solar. He became interested in business and the idea that it could be a force for good while watching his brother and brother’s wife build Hickory Nut Gap Meats. Nowadays\, he still loves doing all the country boy things like fishing\, hunting\, and gardening\, as well as being a Dad to his toddler. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-doe-efficient-new-homes-program-and-beyond-cec-03214/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260910T121148Z
CREATED:20260910T121145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T121148Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Indoor Air Quality: Beyond the Basics for Contractors - CEC.03374
DESCRIPTION:The choices made during construction can have a lasting impact on the air homeowners breathe every day. This course goes beyond the basics of indoor air quality to explore practical strategies for identifying and reducing indoor contaminants\, managing moisture risks specific to North Carolina homes\, and selecting lower-emitting materials. Participants will learn builder-focused approaches that support healthier indoor environments while improving comfort\, durability\, and long-term homeowner satisfaction. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-indoor-air-quality-beyond-the-basics-for-contractors-cec-03374-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T121429Z
CREATED:20260910T121426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T121429Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Climate Resilient Landscape Practices for Construction - CEC.03373
DESCRIPTION:Extreme weather is changing the demands placed on residential sites\, and yesterday’s best practices may not be enough for tomorrow’s conditions. This course explores how flooding\, erosion\, slope instability\, and increasingly intense weather can affect homes and properties in Western North Carolina. Participants will learn practical\, field-tested approaches to identifying site vulnerabilities and making smarter landscape and site-design decisions that reduce risk\, protect the home\, and create properties better prepared for a changing climate. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Jennifer Verprauskus\, Licensed Landscape Architect\, Master Gardener\, Master Composter\, and Permaculture Design Certificate holder. \n\n\n\nJennifer Verprauskus is a licensed landscape architect in North and South Carolina and holds credentials as a Master Gardener\, Master Composter\, and Permaculture Design Certificate holder. Based in Asheville\, she works with homeowners and contractors to create beautiful\, intentional landscapes that balance aesthetics\, function\, and environmental responsibility. Jennifer is also an experienced educator\, teaching at the North Carolina Arboretum and for Green Built Alliance\, as well as at conferences and lectures across the country. Her work has been featured on the Emmy-nominated series This Old House and published in Landscape Architecture Magazine. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-climate-resilient-landscape-practices-for-construction-cec-03373-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T122502Z
CREATED:20260910T122500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T122502Z
UID:10000729-1793113200-1793120400@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Lowering HERS Scores Through Smarter Building Decisions - CEC.03383
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a project isn’t hitting the HERS score you’re aiming for? In this interactive\, choose-your-own-adventure-style course\, participants will work through real-world building scenarios\, make decisions\, and see how different choices affect a home’s energy performance and HERS score. Along the way\, builders will explore which strategies offer the greatest opportunities for improvement and how to navigate tradeoffs when design\, budget\, site conditions\, or other project constraints make a lower score harder to achieve. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-lowering-hers-scores-through-smarter-building-decisions-cec-03383/
LOCATION:North Carolina
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T122717Z
CREATED:20260910T122714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T122717Z
UID:10000730-1793286000-1793293200@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Green Building Design 1: Devil In the Details (Thermal Envelope) - CEC.03385
DESCRIPTION:Small design decisions in the thermal envelope can have a big impact on cost\, constructability\, and performance. This course for builders\, architects\, and residential designers explores common thermal envelope details and where they can be simplified\, improved\, or approached differently to achieve better results in the field. Participants will work through real-world construction challenges\, consider multiple solutions\, and learn how better detailing early in the design process can help prevent problems\, improve performance\, and make construction easier. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Matt Vande \n\n\n\nMatt is also a co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and an M.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Matt has extensive experience in the building and designing of energy-efficient homes. When not hugging trees\, Matt can often be found hiking in the mountains around Western North Carolina with Bear and Amy. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nCourse Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-green-building-design-1-devil-in-the-details-thermal-envelope-cec-03385/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260910T124138Z
CREATED:20260910T124135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T124138Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: NC Contractor CE Power Block: Mandatory + 4 Elective Hours
DESCRIPTION:Knock out your 2026 Mandatory Course and four of your six elective continuing education hours in one practical CE Power Block designed for North Carolina general contractors. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the Mandatory Course (CEC.10018)\, this six-hour package includes two interactive\, builder-focused courses that dig into decisions that directly affect home performance. Lowering HERS Scores Through Smarter Building Decisions – CEC.03383 uses real-world\, choose-your-own-adventure-style scenarios to explore how different building choices affect HERS scores\, where the biggest opportunities for improvement are\, and how to navigate tradeoffs involving design\, budget\, and site constraints. \n\n\n\nGreen Building Design 1: Devil Is in the Details (Thermal Envelope) – CEC.03385 explores how small design decisions can have a big impact on cost\, constructability\, and performance. Participants will work through real-world thermal envelope challenges\, consider multiple solutions\, and learn how better detailing early in the design process can prevent problems\, improve performance\, and make construction easier. \n\n\n\nComplete six hours of continuing education in one block\, including the Mandatory Course required for license renewal\, while gaining practical strategies you can put to work on your next project. \n\n\n\nA Zoom link and additional instructions will be emailed to all registrants. \n\n\n\nInstructors: Amy Musser\, Matt Vande\, & Green Built Alliance \n\n\n\nAmy is co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, founded in 2002. Amy received her Bachelors and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. She is an active member of the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating\, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)\, and has previously held a faculty position in Architectural Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and as a researcher in the Indoor Air Quality group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg\, MD. \n\n\n\nMatt is also a co-founder and principal of VandeMusser Design\, PLLC\, and received his Bachelor of Architecture degree and an M.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Matt has extensive experience in the building and designing of energy-efficient homes. When not hugging trees\, Matt can often be found hiking in the mountains around Western North Carolina with Bear and Amy. \n\n\n\nMethod: Synchronous Distance Learning (SDL) / Group Zoom \n\n\n\nEACH Course Hours: 2.00 \n\n\n\nTOTAL Course Hours: 6.00 (2 mandatory\, 4 elective) \n\n\n\nCE Provider: Green Built Alliance
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/continuing-ed-nc-contractor-ce-power-block-mandatory-4-elective-hours-3/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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UID:10000733-1801069200-1801076400@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: GBA Member Social + Hands-On Demo
DESCRIPTION:BldgSciAVL and Green Built Alliance have teamed up quarterly to bring regional experts together with WNC’s design and construction community for practical\, demonstration- and technique-focused building science education.  \n\n\n\nThrough the Green Built Homes inspections process\, GBA has noticed a few areas on the checklist where builders can benefit from a technique refresher. So we’re taking those lessons from the field and turning our socials into hands-on learning opportunities.  \n\n\n\nStay Tuned. Topic details will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/save-the-date-gba-member-social-hands-on-demo/
LOCATION:Wedge Brewing at Foundation\, 5 Foundy Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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UID:10000734-1808931600-1808938800@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: GBA Member Social + Hands-On Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:BldgSciAVL and Green Built Alliance have teamed up quarterly to bring regional experts together with WNC’s design and construction community for practical\, demonstration- and technique-focused building science education.  \n\n\n\nThrough the Green Built Homes inspections process\, GBA has noticed a few areas on the checklist where builders can benefit from a technique refresher. So we’re taking those lessons from the field and turning our socials into hands-on learning opportunities.  \n\n\n\nStay Tuned. Topic details will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/save-the-date-gba-member-social-hands-on-demonstration/
LOCATION:Wedge Brewing at Foundation\, 5 Foundy Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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UID:10000735-1816794000-1816801200@www.greenbuilt.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: GBA Member Social & Hand-On Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:BldgSciAVL and Green Built Alliance have teamed up quarterly to bring regional experts together with WNC’s design and construction community for practical\, demonstration- and technique-focused building science education.  \n\n\n\nThrough the Green Built Homes inspections process\, GBA has noticed a few areas on the checklist where builders can benefit from a technique refresher. So we’re taking those lessons from the field and turning our socials into hands-on learning opportunities.  \n\n\n\nStay Tuned. Topic details will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.greenbuilt.org/event/save-the-date-gba-member-social-hand-on-demonstration/
LOCATION:Wedge Brewing at Foundation\, 5 Foundy Street\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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