We are afraid we will get denied out submittal for enhanced commissioning because we didn't follow the process step-by-step as defined above in the "Action Steps". The project was very straight forward and small (10,000 SF) and we decided to bring the CxA on board after the 50% CD point. We essentially completed all the requirements for the enhanced commissioning credit, it just so happens that they are a little out of order when compared to the "Action Steps" above. Do you see us getting denied this credit?
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Nadav Malin
CEOBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
839 thumbs up
October 12, 2011 - 9:59 pm
How far after the 50% CDs did the CxA come on board? As long as s/he reviewed your docs before 100% completion, so you had the opp to benefit from that review, I expect you should be OK. Anyone else care to hazard a prediction? Let us know what happens!
Scott Bowman
LEED FellowIntegrated Design + Energy Advisors, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
519 thumbs up
October 13, 2011 - 3:09 pm
We have also had instances like this, and the clients worked with us to address any comments we had in the review, unfortunately they are still working their way through the system. We were very careful to manage our clients expectation, that we could not ensure acceptance by GBCI, but that there was still value in the process above just points.
We will let this forum know as they get submitted.
Emily Catacchio
Sustainability SpecialistWight and Company
610 thumbs up
October 13, 2011 - 10:38 pm
Garrett,Did you already submit this credit to GBCI? It is often helpful, when approaching a credit not exactly as perscribed, to include a short narrative stating your reasons for deviations. Though this will not gaurentee you a positive outcome, and as Scott said, you should manage expectations just in case.
Garrett Billings
Project ManagerJones Lang LaSalle
25 thumbs up
October 20, 2011 - 11:41 am
Nadav - We submitted Mech drawings (permit set) to the City, but they weren't 100%. A week or two after the submittal the LL, cxa and client completed their review. So, technically the cxa did review before 100%. Our fear is that the GBCI will consider the permit set 100%, but it seems like that might not be an issue if we probide a good narrative. Thanks for the feedback.
Scott - We will work with the client to manage the expectation, I'm interested to hear how your submittal goes. Good luck.
Emily - We haven't submitted yet, but I agree with your suggestion to craft a short narrative explaining the our situation. Thanks for the feedback.
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
1299 thumbs up
October 20, 2011 - 11:47 am
When was your bid set issued? It is pretty common to submit a permit set before the project drawings (and even decisions) are complete. It is common for our projects to have separate bid and permit sets and we tie the LEED deadlines to the bid set without problems.