We just received our comments back for our first (preliminary) construction review. It seems we have the points for certification and want to streamline the process as we are NOT anticipating having enough points to get to Silver.
One of the 'pending' pre-req/point was for EAp2/EAc1, in which there were several comments about our energy model (we used Option 1). Are we able to change our EAp2 to Option 3 Advanced Buildings Core Performance and move forward with a Streamlined Path by providing the Mechanical PE, Electrical PE and Architectural RA license information? We would then NOT get any points for EAc1, which is fine.
I just wanted to make sure that we can change in the middle of the construction review. We have reviewed the Advanced Buildings Core Performance documents and met the requirements.
Thanks for your help!
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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November 8, 2012 - 2:21 pm
Yes you can. I do not think that the streamlined path is available for this option however.
I would suggest however that this is a potentially risky option. Before going there be sure you meet or exceed everyone of the CP requirements. Then make sure you have documented it perfectly as it will only get one review.
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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November 8, 2012 - 2:26 pm
A warning for other project teams, if you have an old v2.2 project verify that you do not have to earn 2 points in EAc1. I'm still wrapping up one of those projects and this approach would not work.
Matthew Merli
Mechanical EngineerCDM Smith
November 8, 2012 - 2:39 pm
Thank you for your the quick response. EAp2 (for LEED v3) does indeed have the the LPE streamlined option. I'll be sure to include all necessary documentation to meet CP requirements.
Thanks again,
Matt
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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November 8, 2012 - 3:42 pm
You are correct, it is still there. Rather bizarre that it is there for Option 3 and not Option 2?!? IMO it should not be there for either one.