ISMI and the Central Texas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC) have announced their intention to jointly run an
environmentally-based course as part of ISMI Manufacturing Week, which
runs from October 22-25.
The course, entitled "Understanding LEED for High-Tech Facilities,"
will cover topics included in the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) exam and in the LEED Green Building Rating
System. The course is intended to spread the awareness of
environmentally sustainable construction of fabs and could be helpful
in a company's preparation for LEED certification.
Presenting
the two-day course will be ISMI's James Beasley, ESH Technology Project
Manager, and Barry Giles, Building Services Engineer for Moss Landing
Marine Laboratories and recognized expert in eco-friendly design. The
two days of workshops and short courses will be followed by the ISMI
Symposium on Manufacturing Effectiveness.
The course will be
available to students and members of the public and will cost $450 each
for non-ISMI member company representatives, while member companies
will each receive one free seat with half-price admission for
additional enrolments.
By Síle Mc Mahon