The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Guide for Health Care (GGHC) announced an agreement to work together in promoting green-building practices in the health-care industry.

Under the agreement, the USGBC and GGHC will jointly develop health care-related resource materials, education, and training events; identify a prioritized research agenda; and continue to collaborate in developing future health care-related green building tools. The USGBC will administer the LEED for Healthcare certification process, and the GGHC will continue to act as a change agent and tool developer aimed at encouraging the health-delivery industry to take a leadership position in green building and operation, the USGBC said.