USGBC membership includes which broad groups from across the building industry?

• A. Building owners, users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government agencies and nonprofits.
• B. Only architects and engineers.
• C. Manufacturers and developers only.
• D. Only government agencies.

Answer: (A)

USGBC membership is designed to include every major player involved in making and running buildings, so that knowledge, standards, and accountability flow across the whole project lifecycle. This breadth matters because green building relies on input from those who own and use spaces, those who finance and design them, and those who construct and supply the materials, as well as the public sector and nonprofits that shape policies and incentives. The most complete membership includes building owners and users; real estate developers and facility managers; architects, designers, and engineers; general contractors and subcontractors; product and building system manufacturers; and government agencies and nonprofits. This wide mix enables collaboration, education, and the spread of sustainable practices across the industry. The other options are too narrow, excluding many of these critical roles.