If you’re a professional builder or contractor and would like to be certified as a Sustainable Building Advisor, visit BuildingGreen.com and investigate the Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program. More information is available on the SunyUlster site.
If you’re seeking advice from a builder or contractor, you should consider asking them about their credentials in the area of green building.
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