USGBC Hits 10,000-Member Mark

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced in July 2007 that it had reached a total of 10,000 member companies, signaling large growth in the previous year. The 2007 figure represents a growth of 2,800 members over 2006 numbers; USGBC gained a total of 4,800 members between 2002 and 2006. Member companies include architects, manufacturers, engineers, facilities managers, trade associations, and other building professionals. More information on USGBC membership is available at www.usgbc.org/membership/.