More and More Job Postings Now Requiring LEED Credentials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the results of a study of job postings from across the U.S., which revealed the demand for the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and LEED Green Associate credentials grew 46 percent over a 12-month period.
“This figure tells a powerful story about the value building industry employers assign to knowledgeable, LEED-credentialed professionals,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO, and founding chair, USGBC. “LEED is a transformative force within the building sector, and every day, our network of more than 197,000 LEED APs and Green Associates are helping to advance the industry and push building projects to new heights of performance and resource efficiency.”