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Green Building Certification Institute Launches
Published: November 19, 2007
By Kelly Sheehan, Online News Editor
Washington, D.C.— With the support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a newly incorporated entity, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), has been established to administer credentialing programs related to green building practice and standards.
“Credentialing programs support the application of proven strategies for increasing and measuring the performance of buildings and communities as defined by industry systems such as the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building programs,” says Peter Templeton, vice president of education and research for USGBC.
GBCI will ensure that the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) program will continue to be developed in accordance with best practices. To underscore this commitment, GBCI will undergo the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditation process for personnel certification agencies complying with ISO Standard 17024.
In January 2008, USGBC will transfer responsibility for the ongoing administration of the LEED AP to GBCI. GBCI will manage all aspects of the program, including exam development, registration and delivery. GBCI will also oversee the development of the maintenance program for LEED AP credential holders.
The GBCI Web site was launched today. It can be accessed by visiting: www.gbci.org. It provides credential-related information for interested candidates.
