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Green Governance Made Easier

Monday, October 1st, 2012

Christopher Chwedyk will be presenting on the topic “Green Governance Made Easier” at the 99th Annual Conference of the The Illinois Municipal League, a taxpayer-funded lobbying association that advocates for stronger local government. The IML is one of 49 state municipal leagues that are part of the National League of Cities, representing more than 19,000 cities, villages, and towns. Members include

  • Mayor and aldermen (or similar for cities),
  • President and trustees (or similar for villages or incorporated towns), and
  • Council members (for municipalities under a municipal government).

When: October 20th, 2:45PM

Location: Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 South Michigan Ave, 312-922-4400

 Green best practices and sustainable outcomes can be driven by a combination of codes, standards and rating systems. This 1-hour session will serve as an introduction for all municipal leaders to the synergies and differences between the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC), ASHRAE Standard 189.1, and the LEED Rating Systems. See how these tactics can provide an easier compliance path for your communities green efforts.

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Green Construction Codes are Here – Now What?

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Thursday, October 18, 2012

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

: 445 N. Sacramento Blvd Chicago, Il 60612

Speaker: Christopher E. Chwedyk, CSI

 

This year, the International Code Council (ICC) has released the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which also references the ASHRAE 189.1 – Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings. The purpose of this code is to allow for the ‘overlay’ regulation of green building construction as part of an integrated approach with the building and fire codes. This seminar will trace the origins of the green codes, how they compare and differ from the rating systems that have been (and continue to be) used, and examine some of their main features. We will also discuss issues related to transitioning from a rating system, where enforcement was by third-party agencies, to a code that is enforced and inspected by building officials, and what that will mean for architects, engineers and specifiers in the preparation of construction documents.

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand how the Green Codes were developed.
  2. Identify the main features of the Green Codes.
  3. How Green Codes differ from LEED and from Energy Codes.
  4. Where and how Green Codes are currently being enforced.

Learn the recommended steps in transitioning to Green Codes

 

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The Green Codes Landscape in a World of Standards & Rating Systems

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

 

20 Sep 2012

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-0591

Join the USGBC – Illinois Chapter South Suburban and Fox Valley Branches for a roundtable program on understanding and implementing green codes and standards in your municipality!

This event has been approved for 4.0 GBCI CE and AIA CEU hours.

During this program, our speakers will set the stage for how best practices and sustainable outcomes can be driven by a combination of codes, standards and rating systems. This seminar will address synergies and differences between the International Green Construction Code, that includes ASHRAE Standard 189.1, and LEED Rating Systems. Following this overview, panelists will discuss challenges in and the implementation of green codes and standards in towns, villages and cities. In particular, panelists will address the following:

  • Interplay between green construction codes and state and local law.
  • What green construction code is right for my community or state?
  • Green construction code decision making and implementation from start to finish.

After attending this program, attendees will:

  • Understand the distinct and complementary roles of green codes, standards and rating systems and the roles each play.
  • Identify the issues for considering and deciding on adopting a green construction code including challenges that may be faced and how to address those challenges.

Agenda:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM - Networking and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:50 AM - Green Codes Definition & Function – IGCC, ASHRAE 189.1 & LEED
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM - Case Study: Addressing Sustainability through Green Code in Will County.
10:20 AM – 11:30 AM – Green Code Planning: A Panel Discussion
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Facilitated Q&A

Presenters:

  • Chris Chwedyk, Burnham Nationwide
  • Allan Bilka, International Code Council
  • Josh Greenfield, Primera Engineers, Ltd. / ASHRAEIllinois
  • Stephen Grossmark, Tressler, LLP
  • Helen Kessler, HJKessler Associates
  • Sean Ziadeh, Turning Leaf Solutions, PLLC
  • Curt Paddock, Director, Will County Land Use Department
  • Raymond Semplinski, Chief Building Official, Will County Land Use Department

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City of Chicago Self-Certification Permit Program Training Class

Thursday, September 13th, 2012
 
 The Department of Buildings will offer the Self-Certification Permit Program Training Class on November 28-30.  This will be the final class held in 2012.   Additional classes will be offered in 2013 (based on demand).
 
The Self-Cert. privileges of Architects who completed the training class before 2009 will expire on 12/31/2012 per the Rules and Regulations of the Self-Certification Permit Program.  It is recommended that Self-Cert. Architects that have not renewed take the November class to avoid disruption of their Self-Cert. privileges.   Recent changes to the Self-Cert. permit process due to Eplan as well as increased project eligibility will be presented at the class.
 
The class will accommodateboth first time and renewing Self-Cert. Architects.
 
Applications must be received via email by October 15th to reserve a seat at the November class.  Applications received by DOB prior to this email notification have a reserved seat.  Do NOT send payment at this time.
  • Applications MUST include a certificate of professional liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate for all claims.
  • DOB will confirm a seat reservation via email within 5 days.  All applications require DOB review and approval prior to seat reservation.
  • DOB will contact applicants after October 15 to confirm attendance, request payment and to provide pdfof the class manual. 
  • The class will be held in the first floor theater of Malcolm X College located at 1900 W. Van Buren in Chicago.
  • Free parking is provided in the college lot directly across the street. 
  • Convenient to Illinois Medical District station on the CTA Blue Line and CTA Buses #7, #50 and #126.

 

 

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>Burham and the Wild-West Lindsey Fleener’s Story

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

“In 2004, I was working for a company that specialized in cell phone tower site acquisitions throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area. A key component of the site acquisition work was permitting and I served as the company’s in-house permit and zoning expeditor. While in that role, I would often observe Burnham employees at city hall wearing their impressive uniforms.

Shortly thereafter Carson approached my company in an effort to convince them to utilize Burnham’s services, as opposed to performing the work in-house. I was impressed by Burnham’s services as well as Carson’s enthusiasm and drive.

At the same time I was planning a move to Denver,Colorado. I reached out to Burnham to inquire about opportunities in their Denver office. During that meeting Carson informed me that – while Burnham did conduct business nationwide – they did not possess a physical office in Denver. 

In that moment, a light bulb went off in both of our heads simultaneously. Later, I helped launch Burnham’s Denver office and proudly became a Burnham colleague.

Several years later, the Burnham Denver office has made its presence felt in Denver and throughout the west, having expedited permitting for hundreds of clients along the Rocky Mountain Front Range and from Arizona to Nevada.”- Lindsey Fleener, Burnham -Denver

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Self Certification Traning Class

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Good Afternoon All! The City of Chicago has updated the class schedule for Self Certification Training Classes.  We know how important it is to you to keep your training current and wanted to share.

Per the City of the Chicago Website:

 

Self-Certification Training Class October 26-28, 2011

April 15, 2011
The following changes were made to the Self-Certification Training Class enrollment application criteria in response to industry demand:

 

  1. IL licensed architects who have been licensed for a minimum of 3 years and have acted as the architect of record or the project architect on at least 8 projects in the City of Chicago can now apply to enroll in the Self-Certification Training Class. Refer the requirements in Section V: Professional Experience on the Self-Certification Training Class Enrollment Application.
  2. Professional engineers and unlicensed design professionals are now welcome to audit the Self-Certification Training Class for a reduced fee of $1,200.00. Attendees auditing the class will receive a certificate of attendance stating 21 HSW contact hours but will not receive Self-Certification registration or eligibility.”This three-day training program 2011 class schedule is:

    October 26, 27, 28, 2011

    • Please note:The Self-Certification Training Class time/dates for 2011 are 8:30am to 4:30pm on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday, and the class is limited to 27 attendees per class. The Self-Certification Training class will explain the rules and procedures of the Self-Certification program. The class will demonstrate how plan examinations are performed and highlight the critical aspects of each disipline review. The class will also include a mock plan examination exercise with actual plan examiners.
  3. Upon completing the course, attendees will receive a Self-Certification Registration Number and be eligible to participate in the Self-Certification Permit program.This class will provide 21 HSW contact hours of continuing education.To be considered for enrollment into the Self-Certification Training class, candidates must complete the Self-Certification Application.Once your completed application has been received, the Self-Certification director will review the application. Following the review the applicant will receive a status of their enrollment via telephone or email. Download the application by clicking below and mail to:Self-Cert Training Class, Attn: Vince Fontana
    Dept. of Buildings
    120 N Racine
    Chicago, IL 60607

    Please note: Enrollment must be confirmed by the Department of Buildings’ representative.

    For more information, please call (312) 743-7039.

 

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