Hi All,
For people, who have had no experience working on an actual Leed project from start to finish, is there a detailed flow chart,tutorial, a presentation perhaps that lists detailed instructions with all the documentation requirements. I guess what I’m asking for is a walk through of the entire process or a ‘Leed certification process for Dummies’,if you will :) How does one get project details uploaded on LEED Online? Passing the exam is one thing but experience on an actual project is what employers mostly require. This would be immensely helpful. Many Thanks.
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TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
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December 9, 2015 - 4:04 pm
Many people who are attempting a LEED project for the first time hire consultants to help them with all the different aspects of the LEED documentation and certification process.
T J
December 13, 2015 - 3:15 am
Thanks Todd. I already have the LEED AP Accreditation but my question is can one do the LEED documentation and certification of a project ,all by themselves without any hands on LEED project experience? OR does one have to work their way up by working on a team and gaining experience?Is there a presentation,video or detailed instruction perhaps for the entire certification and documentation process. A consultancy I work for keeps asking me to take on LEED projects as I have the certification but I do not have the experience.This would help immensely as all the material out there seems to be geared towards passing the exam.
Charles Nepps
NH Green Consulting97 thumbs up
December 14, 2015 - 6:12 am
TJ, obviously actual project experience would be ideal, but I as long as you are working with good consultants with LEED project experience: i.e. architect, MEP consutant, energy modeler, etc, you should be able to navigate and orchestrate the paperwork/forms for submitting a project for LEED review. Joining LEEDUser or similar forums is a good place to get basic knowledge, and the GBCI is very good about answering more detailed questions via the "Feedback" option on the LEED Online platform. At some point we all had to start with our first project, so dive in and enjoy!
Emmanuel Pauwels
OwnerGreen Living Projects
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December 14, 2015 - 6:43 am
TJ, I think I can help you. Send me a private message and we can discuss.
RETIRED
LEEDuser Expert
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December 14, 2015 - 9:57 am
TJ - While this document is based on LEED-NC v2.2, it might give you some of the how-to guidance you seek (How-To Guide to LEED Certification for New Mexico Buildings) - http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/documents/LEEDGuidebook.pdf.
Past resources: USGBC used to teach course to help folks think like a reviewer but I don't see it online anymore. Everblue used to teach a course to help you gain project experience but it's still based on LOv3. USGBC offered a workshop at Greenbuild called LEED Project Management - http://greenbuildexpo.com/Attendee/Schedule/SessionDetails/35114.
As Charles wisely notes, we all had our first project and you have to start somewhere. Good luck!