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USGBC LI/Stony Brook to hold LEED Green Assoc. Prep course April 12-26

Stony Brook, NY Stony Brook University is offering the LEED Green Associate Exam Preperation Course in partnership with the USGBC L.I. chapter. A Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation distinguishes professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. 

The instructor is Neil Rosen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CHFM, EDAC is a NYS registered architect, LEED accredited professional and certified healthcare facilities manager with 29 years of experience. The course will be held 6 to 9 p.m. April 12 to 26. Visit www.usgbc-li.org for more info.

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The evolving relationship of environmental  consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

The evolving relationship of environmental consultants and the lending community - by Chuck Merritt

When Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) were first part of commercial real estate risk management, it was the lenders driving this requirement. When a borrower wanted a loan on a property, banks would utilize a list of “Approved Consultants” to order the report on both refinances and purchases.