Continuing Education

Green Building Design
and Construction;
Principles and Strategies

Presented by Tamera McCuen

The principles of green building design and construction are grounded in an understanding about the impact of facilities on the environment and the consequences of decisions made during the preconstruction and construction phases. The core principles begin with addressing the facility as a complex system of components that are interrelated. Executing a sustainable green building program begins with a strategy of optimizing building performance by employing a holistic integrated approach to the design and construction process. New building systems combined with improved technology are driving factors in adoption of green building across the industry. Decisions made during preconstruction affect not only the end product, but also the traditional processes of construction and facilities management. An increasing number of facility owners are requiring green building design and construction in their project requirements. In turn measurable benefits can be realized in the triple bottom line of a facility.

Seminar attendees will develop a better understanding of the principles and strategies for green building design and construction. Attendees will gain knowledge about the current state of practice, future trends, and how to approach projects with these requirements. Real world case studies and empirical research will be used to demonstrate this concept and provide attendees with information to better position themselves and their firm for success on green building projects.

About the Presenter
Tamera McCuen

Tamera L. McCuen is a faculty member in the Construction Science Division at the University of Oklahoma’s College of Architecture. Her teaching emphasis includes cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, sustainable construction, construction documents, project communications, interdisciplinary project teams, high performance teams, and the constructor’s role in building information modeling. Ms. McCuen’s background includes 14 years of industry experience including five years as the owner of a construction management company in Oklahoma City.

Ms. McCuen has authored and co-authored a number of journal articles and has developed and presented workshops regarding sustainable design, construction management, and building information modeling for professional groups across the country.

This program qualifies for 7 CE hours for:
X Professional Engineers
X Licensed Architects-HSW
– Land Surveyors

Programs are 8:30am to 4:00pm and include lunch.

NOTE: Ensuring Compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Applicable Building Codes will run until 5:00pm.

2012 Spring Sessions:

• $235 per person per program before September 15th.
• $285 per person per program after September 15th.