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reen Roof Infrastructure: Waterproofing and Drainage 301 is the third course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Inc. (North America). This training course on waterproofing and drainage infrastructure design in green roofs presents an overview of the many tools and techniques needed to meet the waterproofing and drainage project objectives. The course will focus on:

• The materials used in the construction of waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems in green roofs;
• Waterproofing and drainage terminology to facilitate communication between the various professions involved in green roof implementation;
• Introducing the major design principles of a successful green roof project and discussing causes for error which might lead to an unsuccessful green roof project;
• Conveying Best Management Practices for the design and implementation of waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems; and
• Reviewing the various professions and competencies required to optimally implement your successful green roof project.

What You Will Learn:

• Determine major functions and components of a waterproofing assembly and a drainage system;
• Describe characteristics and assess various advantages of different waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems available in the marketplace; and
• Read and evaluate waterproofing and drainage designs.

Who Should Attend:

• Architects
• landscape architects
• engineers
• roofing consultants and roofing contractors
• landscape contractors
• horticulturists
• specifiers and
• developers.

Tuition:

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