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Energy efficiency is the need of the hour to tackle climate change

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Energy loss in any industrial process or building is inevitable; it is a foregone conclusion. However, its economic and environmental impacts are not to be taken lightly, thus explaining the growing need for energy efficiency. Put simply, the level of energy efficiency a plant or building can achieve is inversely proportionate to the energy loss that occurs; the higher the loss, the lower the efficiency. GE3S Energy Auditors identify opportunities to reduce the energy use of a building or industries. LEED GA and LEED AP professionals are well versed with energy optimization strategies in buildings. Energy Audit is a regular examination of an energy system to ensure that energy is being used as efficient as possible. Depending on the level of detail on the collected information, energy audits might be distinguished into two types, the walkthrough, and the extended audits.   GE3S is a trusted name in the Middle East for providing Energy Auditor Services. We are pioneering Energy Aud

GRIHA rating system and resource optimization

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Why do we need GRIHA rating system in India? The agenda of GRIHA is like this. Any building is going to consume lots of resources in the form of energy, water, materials, and even human resource. Professionals who are LEED Green Associate tend to optimize resource consumption during design construction and operation of the buildings. Normally we do not include human resources because it also means a way of making people get some kind of narration or livelihood. So human resource is normally not considered. But when we consider the consumption of resources like energy, water, or material. we have to be very prudent considering that these three things can global warmings. Also, we emit waste directly in the form of municipal solid waste or liquid waste as well as the emission of green gases. So the agenda of GRIHA is to reduce or minimize building resource consumption minimize waste generation and overall ecological impact to within nationally acceptable limits or benchmark. The pri

Introduction to GRIHA green building guidelines

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As a segment of sustainable and green building design. Today we will be discussing about GRIHA. GRIHA means green rating for integrated habitat assessment. It is a similar rating like LEED, GE3S provides training on GRIHA guidelines as well as for LEED Green Associate Exam. Now there are various rating systems for rating building as green depending upon different criteria they choose. For eg:  UK follows BREEAM which is building research establishment in the environmental assessment method, Japan follows CASBEE, and Australia follows Green Star and Germany has a passive voice. Some of the European countries also follow passive voice. In this context, India also needs a rating system of its own and that is what GRIHA Council. GRIHA means green rating for integrated habitat assessment. There is also LEED INDIA which can be used as a Green building rating system in the Indian context. But today we will be looking at GRIHA and its silent features. GE3S is a leading LEED Green Associate

LEED and LEED AP exam guidance by GE3S

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LEED or Leadership in Environmental design is a third-party green building rating system developed by USGBC and GBCI. USGBC stands for United State Green Building Council and the GBCI stands for Green Building Certification Institute. The GBCI also provides professional credentials like LEED GA and LEED AP. The LEED rating system has 5 types of guidelines the first one is called the LEED BD+C, the next is LEED ID+C followed by LEED Homes, EED BD, and LEED O+M. LEED BD+C is for design and construction. LEED ID+C is for interior design and construction. LEED homes are for small buildings/homes. LEED-ND is for neighborhood development. LEED O+M is for operation and maintenance of buildings. For all these types USGBC issues speciality LEED AP credential. LEED GA   is a prerequisite for obtaining LEED AP credential. The LEED guideline has seven categories starting with Sustainable sites, that have 1 prerequisite and 8 credits, then comes the water efficiency which has 1 prerequi

Advise on successful completion of LEED Green Associate Exam

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This is an introduction to LEED Green Associate accreditation. Who can take the accreditation, what are the leed certification levels, and how to pass the LEED Green Associate Exam in first attempt. In the beginning, I would like to introduce ourselves, We are GE3S Academy sister concern of GE3S consultancy which is renowned in the field of green building certification and has been providing training for LEED green associate for several years. This blog has been created to be an introduction to the LEED course for LEED Green Associate aspirants. The course itself is a step by step guidance on the LEED exam enabling you to pass the exam in first attempt. We will start with the word LEED, what is LEED?   it is acronym of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a registered trademark by USGBC, no one else can use it in business other than USGBC. This brings another question into play. What is USGBC, USGBC is an acronym for United State Green Building Council. The USGBC

GE3S's experience with LEED certification and LEED Green Associate exam training

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Since 2010, we have been sustainability and green building pioneers in the market. Our consulting experience of almost ten years reflects our expertise in green strategic thinking and real-world application in design, construction and operations; public policy; program planning and management; and education and training. Our training program includes LEED Green Associate exam preparation courses. All of our assignments utilize unique components: inclusivity and transparency, collaboration, listening and educating. Our in-depth knowledge and experience with large-scale developments and public and private institutions show that we know how to our experience allows us to develop balanced strategies that earn broad acceptance. We are deeply rooted in our field in several ways, through our breadth and depth of expertise and experience; through our commitment to the movement; through our long work successfully with large, complex project teams and manage such projects. This experi

LEED Green Associate the most sought after certification for real estate and construction industry

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There are several LEED Certification education options that are available. One can start his/her career with LEED Green Associate Certificate. This is followed by LEED AP specialty certification then the person can also gain LEED continuing education points in the CEMP program. Then we also provide group and corporate LEED training services. We are GE3S Academy well-known training institute to provide training on LEED Green Associate   for those people who have just started their career in real estate and construction industry or the students who are looking to make a career in this industry can start with a LEED Green Associate Certificate. It is the first credential that you can achieve under GBCI. GBCI is the Green Business Certification Inc. In order to become a LEED Green Associate, you have to pass an exam. The exam is administrated at prometric centers. LEED Green Associate is the starting level of professional credentials that you can gain under leadership in energy

Preparing for LEED GA? join GE3S Academy

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design commonly referred to as LEED is the most commonly used green building certification system around the world. The LEED GA credential is bestowed to professionals who have a recognized, informed understanding of the most recent green building strategy and implementation practices. The LEED GA is a foundational credential and for many it is the first step before earning advanced credentials such as the LEED AP with specialty. At GE3S academy we have expert trainers who have experience with LEED projects and are also qualified as LEED faculty by USGBC. Our trainers have hands on experience with LEED certification and practical knowledge of LEED system, thus making them most sought-after trainers in UAE who can explain the concepts more easily. At GE3S we also provide unlimited Mock-up Exams for LEED GA which means you can practice as much as you want. Once the course is completed and before scheduling as well as appearing for the final LE

Give a LEED Green Associate exam for getting a LEED Green Associate credential.

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The LEED Green Associate credential is one of the most popular credentials amongst people willing to step foot in sustainable design industry. The LEED green associate credential is also a prerequisite to achieve the coveted LEED AP credential. Both these credentials are issued by GBCI or the Green Business Certification Inc. This is specially taken up by working professionals who want to establish their green building understanding and expertise. This helps them gain a competitive advantage in today’s highly competitive job market. Several people land up a job in the industry just by getting these certifications and even without having any prior experience in green design and construction. LEED is the most eminent and extensively accepted environmental design and green building accreditation standard. The LEED Green Associate qualification, a precondition to achieve the LEED AP credential, targets specialists who want to establish themselves in the market. No matter whether you’

Occupants of LEED-certified buildings are happier, healthier and more productive – as per USGBC survey.

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A survey that was recently concluded by the United State Green Building Council in the US reflected that employees who work in leed certified buildings are not just healthier but happier and productive too as compared to conventional and non-LEED certified buildings. Through this survey, it was also recognized that several office goers would prefer working with companies that stick to values and take important steps towards sustainability and green growth leading to a better and sustainable future for all. As a LEED Green Associate exam service provider, we also believe that LEED-certified buildings have better feel as compared to others when you enter the building. In cases where people are looking for jobs or want to switch then, their decisions are impacted also by whether the company is sustainability-focused or not, what kind of workspace or building it is housed in and would prefer to work in a LEED certified building. It was also found that more than ninety percent of emplo

Energy Audit for buildings in Dubai

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Energy audit is a way of checking how the energy is used and identify areas where wastage can be minimized if not totally eradicated. Energy audit consists of tasks which can be carried out depending on the type of audit and the function of audited facility. It starts with review the historical data of energy consumption taken from the electricity bills. The energy data is important in order to understand the patterns of energy used and their trend. Once obtaining the information on energy consumption, the next step is to set up an energy audit program. GE3S is a well-known energy auditor in Dubai and has conducted several energy audits in the region.   GE3S also runs an academy which provides training on LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation. The energy audit shall start with site survey in order to obtain information on present energy use. The major energy utilization such as running hours of air-conditioning, lighting levels, locations of unnecessary air-conditioning and

Green building requirements and role of leed green associate at GE3S

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LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability throughout the United States and around the world. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has established a set of criteria and specifications for LEED certification which promotes forward-thinking, cost-effective design, and construction practices while reducing the negative impact on both the environment and building’s occupants.   LEED certification also helps with state and local government incentives and boosts interest in your project. LEED also provides professional certificates for example LEED Green Associate. Our team of experienced LEED Green Associate consultants have many years of combined experience on coordination and implementation plans. We can review building plans and specifications to transform them into a true LEED model with detailed documentation.   The USGBC has very precise specifications and we deliver a final product that is detailed and complete. Qualifying poi

Green Building certification projects and the role LEED GA plays

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GE3S is a leading green building advisory services company in Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. We also have a training arm that provides training on LEED GA. We have successfully delivered several LEED certifications for buildings across the word. Some of our projects are provided below MAF T2: It is an office building that houses some of the major corporate offices of MAF Properties. GE3S and its LEED GA was appointed as consultant for this project. It covers a total area of 12000 square meters and stands 10 stories high which comprises of main reception, the exhibition area, numerous training facilities and a retail coffee outlet, the data center, an open office spaces and several luxurious meeting and conference rooms. The Tower is owned by MAF Group and is located at 8 th Street, Deira, Near Deira City Centre - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The MAF tower 2 building got certified in 2014 under LEED Gold Certification by using LEED v2009 for Existing Building Operations a

LEED Certification of MAFT 2

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MAFT2 is an office building that houses some of the major corporate offices of THE GROUP. It covers a total area of 11,766 square meters and stands 10 stories high which comprises of main reception, the exhibition area, numerous training facilities and a retail coffee outlet, the data center, an open office spaces, and several luxurious meeting and conference rooms. The Tower is owned by the Group and is located at 8th Street, Deira, Near Deira City Centre - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. Few of the facility team members have successfully completed the LEED Green Associate Exam. The MAFT2    building was certified in 2014 under LEED Gold Certification by using LEED v2009 for Existing Building Operations and Maintenance. The LEED certification expires after 5 years and the building has to undergo LEED recertification. GE3S was appointed as LEED consultant in 2017 and we were involved in the process of LEED Recertification. We have a team of consultants that have passed LEED green as

LEED certification and the importance of a leed green associate in the team

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LEED is the abbreviation that is on many construction managers' and contractors’ minds and similarly, everyone is also thinking of getting the Leed Green Associate Credential. Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a green building certification program that gauges building design and construction in terms of water usage, energy efficiency, selection of building materials, air quality, as well as environmental factors like access to public transportation and responsible land use. The LEED certification program is funded by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The building projects that participate in this program can be awarded LEED certification on any of the four levels, based on the total number of points earned: ·          LEED Certified buildings: 40–49 points ·          LEED Silver buildings: 50–59 points ·          LEED Gold buildings: 60–79 points ·          LEED Platinum buildings: 80 or more points LEED also provide

LEED Green associate a credential that sets you up for carrier in the environmental sector.

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GE3S Environmental Consultancy is a team of skilled Environmental Consultant and leed green associate, who are dedicatedly working in the sector of environmental consulting since last 5 years. The GE3S Environmental consultants are dynamically working in Middle-East and India. We also provide LEED Green Associate Exam training. GE3S Environmental Consultancy is one of the most fulfilling service provider in the sector of Environmental consultancy services as well as a trainer for leed green associate exam training. GE3S Environmental consultants expertise covers all the sectors of environmental consulting which include the following studies, Environmental Impact assessment (EIA), Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP), Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Modeling and leed green associate exam training. GE3S Environmental Consultant team are highly acclaimed in the environmental field, and has been awarded with many accolades for constant motivation towards environm

LEED : Pathway to sustainable future

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  The construction industry in the world is booming and places like UAE, India and many others will have a huge growth of building construction in next few decades. The buildings are one of the main consumers of energy, and if we go on with the current trends of energy consumption in building sector, the CO2 emissions globally are spiking up and we are struggling to keep them low to avoid global warming. So, to avoid this, we have to make more energy and resource efficient green buildings, which will help us keep the emissions low by consuming less energy. Such efficiency in buildings can be ensured by various certifications which are available globally and nation-wide. LEED , also known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is one such certification system which is very effective and can be implemented globally to all kinds of buildings. As a leed consultant we help clients design leed compliant buildings.This certification system provides a rating to the buildings on