Green roof professional accreditation growing
January 24, 2011
By
Canadian Consulting Engineer
More than 400 people in North America have become accredited Green Roof Professionals since the program was launched in June 2009.
More than 400 people in North America have become accredited Green Roof Professionals since the program was launched in June 2009.
According to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the Toronto-based organization that runs the accreditation program: “This milestone demonstrates the need for recognized professionals in the green roof and wall industry.”
The accredited individuals have completed a multi-disciplinary examination that covers pre-design, design, contract management, quality assurance and support, and maintenance. Accreditation provides continuing education credits for LEED.
All accredited green roof designers are listed at www.greenroofs.org
