Green Roof Installation And Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training at Toronto Grey to Green: Register Now!
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training at Toronto Grey to Green, designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge in green roof installation and maintenance. The training, led by Dr. Karen Liu of Next Level Stormwater Management, will take place at the Ginkgo Sustainability Facility in Etobicoke, ON on June 11th, 2023.
GRIMP Trainees in Vancouver in 2022
The GRIMP Certification is a brand-new program that combines hands-on and presentation-style training to introduce professionals to the fundamental techniques and information necessary for successful green roof installation and maintenance. The comprehensive training covers various green roof systems and planting types. This training is ideal for individuals entering the industry, providing them with valuable hands-on skills development. Designers will also benefit greatly, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects involved in building green roofs.
Participants will benefit from:
Unlimited access to online course recordings
Hands-on training with a selection of green roof modules
Digital resource manual
One attempt at the online GRIMP Exam
One year of GRHC Individual Membership
Tour of the Sherway Gardens Green Roof
After the training, a tour of Sherway Gardens will provide participants with a firsthand experience of one of Canada's largest commercial green roofs, installed in 2014. Led by Dr. Karen Liu and Cristina Senjug of Next Level Stormwater Management, the tour will offer valuable insights into green roof implementation.
Sherway Gardens green roof
Space for the GRIMP Training is limited, so early registration is highly encouraged. The registration fee is $495 CAD. Students may apply for a discounted rate by submitting their information through this application form.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to enhance your expertise in green roof installation and maintenance. Register now to secure your spot in the GRIMP Training!
Join Green Roofs for Healthy Cities on June 11 and June 12 for a memorable experience. See the detailed agenda here, and register here.
Thank you to our sponsors: Architek, Soprema, City of Toronto, Sika, Beacon Environmental, Live Roof Ontario, ginkgo sustainability, Zinco Canada, Greenbelt, & ARUP.
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About Us
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
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