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NAHB and EEBA Team Up to Offer Superior Education Opportunities for Building and Design Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 21, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Before now, building professionals experienced building science education offered by the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in separate venues and events. Beginning next month, industry professionals will have access to top education opportunities from both organizationsin one location during the Excellence in Building Conference.

The conference, held Sept. 24-26 in Phoenix, is considered one of the premier events for green building and home performance. Building professionals can now engage in the best in building science education with more options and unique learning experiences to capitalize on the growing need for skilled building science professionals.

“We are thrilled to partner with a national leader, advocating the importance of education and training,”said Karen Thull, EEBA Executive Director. “From a deeper understanding of the green building marketplace and what’s new in building science, to the latest news on innovations and opportunities, NAHB is the ideal partner to help building professionals find the nation’s leading experts, solutions and best practices at the Excellence in Building Conference,.”

“NAHB is proud to be working with EEBA to offer top-notch educational opportunities at the Excellence in Building Conference,” said NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder from Charlotte, N.C. “Conference attendees have an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and stay on the cutting-edge of their industry with these comprehensive green building and building science sessions.

NAHB will be a presenting partner at the upcoming show,which will offer a variety of sessions including Green Building for Building Professionals and 2012 NAHB National Green Building Standard Directives for Quality and Performance.
Attendees will learn about the 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard® in the revised Green Building for Building Professionals course where they will get the most up-to-date information on verification, energy-efficiency, indoor air quality, green building science, marketing green features and more.

For more information on the Excellence in Building Conference, or to register, visit eeba.org/conference.