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Contents

Purpose and Introduction

Listing Criteria and Policies

Searching the VGBN Green Pages

Making and Editing Listings

Member Sign On

Member Access Page

Meaning of fields in the VGBN Green Pages Page

Purpose and Introduction

The Vermont Green Building Network’s Green Pages (VGBN Green Pages) is intended to provide local and regional contacts to green building product and services. There are several excellent regional and national databases which provide a board and comprehensive source of green building products. It is intended that the VGBN Green Pages expand on these resources by providing 1) both local and regional contacts for products and 2) more information on services, such as designers and builders, which is not generally available online in one place for Vermont, but is sure to be available for some of our partnership organizations. The VGBN Green Pages are also intended to serve as an easy to use resource for both professionals and consumers and to be as comprehensive as possible.

Listing Criteria and Policies

In order to make a listing in the VGBN Green Pages the following is required:

1. All listings are made by a member in good standing of the VGBN abiding by the VGBN Terms of Use.

2. Each listing MUST include an email contact at the listed organization for verification.

3. Any type of organization can be listed, but generally only one entry per organization should be made. For instance if a company sells both bamboo flooring and recylced resilient flooring, the VGBN Green Pages listing for that company should include descriptions and qualities of both products.

4. It is preferred that listings be made by a VGBN member affiliated with the listed organization. Commercial listings must be listed by an affiliated (employee/owner/etc…) VGBN member. For a one year grace period, a commercial listing may be listed by any VGBN member to promote growth of the database and member participation. Organizations are encouaged to maintain their own listings by having an affiliated individual become a VGBN member.

5. It is the intent of the VGBN Green Pages to focus on local and regional contacts. Some excellent links to nation green building product databases are included on the VGBN web links page. For instance, information on products from national manufacturers is encouraged to be listed under the local representing organization when possible.

6. After a listing is submitted or updated, it will be reviewed by the VGBN for clarity of information. Both the lister and contact email for the listed organization will be contacted to verify information submitted. Refer to the VGBN Terms of Use for more information on the accuracy of information in the VGBN Green Pages.

Help

Searching
To search for organizations which offer products or services enter information as follows on the VGBN Green Pages Search page and click on the “go” button:

• Keywords include various products or services or organization names.

• Geographic location can be searched under State/Province and Vermont County.

• Single selection can also be made to filter the search to Type of Product or Service, Environmental Benefit, LEED NC 2.1 Potential, Division and Subdivision.

Making and Editing Listings
To submit listings to the VGBN Green Pages, sign on to the VGBN web site, and from the Member Access Page, select "List an Organization" or edit an organization you have listed.

VGBN Member Sign On
To sign onto the VGBN web site, from almost any VGBN web site page, click on “member sign on” at the top of the page. You can also use the link below.
At the VGBN Member Sign on screen, enter your user name and password. Your username is your complete email address. Your password is as entered in your member profile, or you can click where indicated if you forgot your password and would like it emailed to you.
Click here to sign on

VGBN Member Access Page
After you have signed on, you will be taken to the Member Access Page where you can:

• Edit your VGBN membership profile, by clicking on “Edit my profile”.

• Make a new listing in the VGBN Green Pages by clicking on “List and Organization in the VGBN Green Pages".

• Log off the VGBN web site, by clicking on “Log Out”.

• Edit a listing you have made in the VGBN Green Pages by clicking on “edit” for that organization as listed under “Organizations you have listed in the VGBN Green Pages”

• Delete a listing you have made in the VGBN Green Pages by clicking on “delete” for that organization as listed under “Organization you have listed in the VGBN Green Pages”

Enter the appropriate information for each field keeping in mind the following guidelines:

• Any type of organization can be listed, but only one entry per organization should be made. For instance if a company sells both bamboo flooring and low VOC paint, the VGBN Green Pages listing for that company should include descriptions and qualities of both products. Contact our VGBN Green Pages administrator for possible exceptions for distributors that offer vastly different products or services, such as fly ash and energy efficient light fixtures.

• Status: Once the listing is reviewed by VGBN, the status will become active, so no entry is required.

• Organization Type: Select non-commercial if listed organization is a non-profit, government agency, public or educational institution or utility, or a private individual. Select commercial if organization is a for-profit business.

• Description of Products and Services: Enter a short description of each product or service offered by this organization, including sources of information. Especially for services, include how they help the green building effort.

• Is sponsoring VGBN member an officer, owner, officer or employee of this listing? Please indicate if the person making the listing is affiliated with the organization being listed.

• Certifications: Indicate if any of the products and services offered by this organization are certified as follows:
     o FSC Certified
     o Energy Star Rated
     o National Association of the Remodeling Industry Certified Green Building Professionals
     o Green Seal Certified
     o LEED ACCREDITED Professional

• LEED NC 2.1 Potential: Indicate to which LEED NC 2.1 credits all the products and services offered by this organization may potentially contribute. See LEED 2.1 for a description of each credit.

• Vermont Building Greener Potential: Indicate to which Vermont Builds Greener credits all the products and services offered by this organization may potentially contribute. See the Vermont Builds Greener program for a description of each credit.

• Division and Subdivision: The VGBN Green Pages use a modification of the popular CSI MasterFormat 1995 system to classify products and services. Indicate to which Divisions and Subdivisions all the products and services offered by this organization may be classified. When a Division is selected, the appropriate Sub-Division will be displayed. Special Note On Services: As the CSI MasterFormat system is not indented to classify many services associated with green building, many Services are listed in Division 1 – General and Services. Here is a listing of VGBN Green Pages Division and Subdivision categories with some explanations in italic:

1 – General and Services
 General Site and Land Use - planners
 General Building – architects and designers
 General Interiors - interior designers and decorators
 General Historic - historic preservation
 General Acoustic - acoustical consultants
 General Lighting - lighting designers
 Commissioning – commissioning authorities
 Building Envelope – building envelope specialist and consultants
 Construction Administration – homebuilders to large commercial contractors
 Testing Agency or Quality Control – construction testing
 Temporary Facilities – construction and safety aids
 Demolition – partial or whole building demolition
 Recycling – recycling services
 Salvage – salvage services and sources
 Construction Waste – green construction waste services
 Energy Conservation – general energy conservation consultants and services
 Hazardous Materials – hazardous material abatement, testing, and services
 Accessibility – general products and services addressing universal design

2 – Site
 Site Remediation or Preparation
 Earthwork
 Foundations or Retaining Walls
 Fuel or Electrical Utilities
 Stormwater Systems or Erosion, / Sedimentation Control
 Wastewater (Sewer or Septic) Systems
 Paving or Surfacing
 Site Furnishings or Improvements
 Landscaping, Plants, Irrigation or Soil Amendments

3 – Concrete
 Concrete Formwork, Reinforcement, Aggregates, Materials or Accessories
 Cast-in-Place Concrete
 Precast Concrete
 Cementitious Underlayment
 Concrete Colorants and Sealers
 Concrete Restoration or Cleaning

4 – Masonry
 Unit Masonry
 Masonry Mortar and Accessories
 Rammed Earth

5 – Metal
 Metal Framing
 Metal Fabrications
 Stairs and Railings
 Galvanizing

6 – Wood and Plastic
 Rough Carpentry
 Finish Carpentry
 Fasteners and Adhesives
 Timber Framing
 Engineered Lumber
 Architectural Woodwork – custom cabinets
 Certified Wood
 Reclaimed or Salvaged Wood
 Preservative- or Fire-Treated Wood
 Plastic Lumber or Fabrications

7– Thermal and Moisture
 Dampproofing or Waterproofing
 General Insulation
 Fiberglass Insulation
 Mineral Wool Insulation
 Cellulose Insulation
 Cotton Insulation
 Board Insulation
 Foamed-in-Place and Sprayed-On Insulation
 Straw Bale
 Cob or Cord Wood
 Shingle or Tile Roofing
 Metal Roofing
 Membrane Roofing
 Green Roofing
 Siding or Cladding
 Structural Insulated Panels
 Flashing or Roof Specialties
 Fireproofing or Joint Sealants

8 - Doors and Windows
 Metal Doors or Frames
 Wood Doors or Frames
 Plastic Doors or Frames
 Access, Overhead or Special Function Doors
 Metal Windows
 Wood Windows
 Plastic Windows
 Skylights
 Door Hardware
 Glass and Glazing
 Storefront or Curtain Wall

9 – Finishes
 Plaster or Gypsum Board
 Ceramic Tile
 Stone or Masonry Flooring
 Wood, Cork or Bamboo Flooring
 Fluid Applied Flooring
 Resilient or Linoleum Flooring
 Carpet
 Ceilings or Acoustic Treatment
 Wall Finishes
 Paints or Coatings

10, 11, 12 – Specialties, Equipment or Furnishings
 Visual Display Boards
 Toilet Compartments
 Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
 Identification Devices
 Lockers
 Postal Specialties
 Partitions
 Waste or Recycling Equipment
 Security Equipment
 Library or Theater Equipment
 Mercantile or Vending Equipment
 Vehicle or Loading Equipment
 Food Service Equipment
 Residential Appliances
 Athletic or Recreational Equipment
 Laboratory, Medical or Industrial Equipment
 Fabrics
 Art
 Manufactured Casework
 Window Treatments or Solar Control
 Furnishings
 Floor Grills or Mats

13, 14 – Special Construction, or Conveying
 Saunas
 Pre-Engineered Structures
 Swimming Pools
 Solar Energy Equipment
 Wind Energy Equipment
 Fire Suppression or Protection
 Fire Detection or Alarm
 Radon Control
 Lightening Protection
 Elevators, Escalators or Lifts
 Material Handling

15 – Mechanical
 Plumbing
 Water Treatment
 Wastewater Treatment
 Heating
 Ventilation or Air Cleaning
 Air Conditioning or Refrigeration
Measurement or Controls

16 – Electrical
 Power Distribution
 Fuel Cells or Microturbines
 Lighting
 Telephone, Data or Television Communications

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