My date is in December and I have procrastinated doing anything. Sounds like I may be glad I waited.
I would also put in a plug for waiving the CMP entirely for LEED Fellows!
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Larry Sims
PrincipalStudio4, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
161 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 8:48 am
Agreed Marcus. And congrats on being "exceptional"!
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5912 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 9:22 am
Thanks Larry. Not sure about exceptional, more like lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
Bill Swanson
Sr. Electrical EngineerIntegrated Design Solutions
LEEDuser Expert
735 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 9:45 am
I was just wondering what it would mean if one of the first LEED Fellows, who drafts language for the next version of LEED, and who is a LEEDuser Expert with the highest thumbs up rating, can't meet the CMP requirements?
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5912 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 10:53 am
Hey Bill,
I can meet the requirements easily, that is not the issue. LEED Fellows must currently meet all the CMP requirements and are also given added responsibilities. So while it is an honor to have the title, there are no other direct benefits which come along. More is asked of us who have already given much. I certainly have benefited from LEED so I am happy to contribute which is why I give freely here and as a USGBC volunteer. So being excused from the CMP reporting requirements would be a nice benefit and incentive to others.
My comment was not to excuse Fellows from continuing education but from the reporting system. Last time I renewed my credential I opted for testing instead of CMP as I was required to do so as LEED Faculty. Although the fact that CMP got easier recently will hopefully mitigate the difficulty associated with my procrastination.
Bill Swanson
Sr. Electrical EngineerIntegrated Design Solutions
LEEDuser Expert
735 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 1:49 pm
I didn't think you were trying to make an excuse. I just found it ironic if one of the most qualified individuals hasn't been able to meet the CMP requirements. I consider documentation as part of the requirements.
When LEED Fellow first came out I thought it would be a lifetime designation that didn't require any CMP. Then I realized that you have to maintain your AP w/ specialty status in order to keep the Fellow status. :( I'd be fine not requiring continuing education for individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to education and engagement.
Hernando Miranda
OwnerSoltierra LLC
344 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 1:49 pm
I can concur with Marcus, the GBCI/USGBC does not give any of the original LEED APs, or Fellows, and developers any credentialing credit.
As one of the developers of LEED CI, as well as a developer of LEED NC, and vice chair of a LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG), I had the option of selecting either BD+C or ID+C for my credential. I chose BD+C. To get the ID+C I have to pay for and take the test. Same for any other specialty credential.
The way the LEED credentialing system works, it makes you wonder why anyone would volunteer their time to help the USGBC develop LEED.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5912 thumbs up
November 12, 2012 - 2:06 pm
It is somewhat ironic Bill but mostly my fault.