Green Advantage is an educational partner of the USGBC and Green Advantage (GA) certification is intended to further the effort towards market transformation of green building by certifying individuals who have demonstrated a basic understanding of key environmental and related building methods and techniques. The GA Exam is applicable primarily to contractors, subcontractors and trades people. Other practitioners may take the exam, but contractors, subcontractors and trades people represent the core market. Under the Agreement with USGBC, GA Certification is designed to be a non-competitive, complementary offering that supports LEED Accreditation. USGBC Chapters coordinate and authorize training for the GA Exam and are encouraged to steer architects, engineers and designers to take the LEED Accreditation training and exam. If these individuals are interested in GA Certification, it is recommended as an additional offering for those who wish to be both LEED Accredited and GA Certified. Please advise if the following represents a strategy appropriate for an innovation credit: Intent: To increase demonstrated knowledge of contractors, subcontractors and tradespeople about green building practices and approaches. Requirements: 1. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, 30% of the General Contractor\'s or Construction Manager\'s personnel* will be Green Advantage Certified. *Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications, if applicable: - Architect\'s on site representative; - Contractor; - Construction Manager including Project Executive - Project Manager - Project Engineer - Quality Control Manager - Mechanical/ Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Coordinator - Superintendent - Assistant Superintendent, and/or - General Foreman 2. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, 30% of Subcontractor personnel** will be Green Advantage Certified. **Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications: - Project Manager - Superintendent - Project Engineer - Quality Control Manager - General Foreman, or - Trade Foreman Contractors and Subcontractors are also encouraged to conduct a one-hour on-site orientation to green building for all individuals participating in the project prior to beginning work as well as periodic meetings throughout the construction process. Submittals: Documentation to demonstrate credit achievement should include a complete list of all Contractor, Construction Manager and Subcontractor Organizational and Project Managers on the project, noting their role in the project, who is GA certified, and including a copy of a GA certification certificate for each individual. Calculations for Contractor, Construction Manager and Subcontractor Organizational and Project Managers should be provided separately to demonstrate compliance. If this project is classified as a Multi prime Contract, the Construction Manager and each Prime Contractor will adhere to those percentages and classifications aforementioned under the contractor and subcontractor descriptions, respectively.