The credit requirements state that, "At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with a specialty appropriate for the project." As a LEED AP BD+C, it seems I have a specialty appropriate for the project, especially since many of the credits are the same. Does my involvement allow us to earn an innovation point, or do we need someone that's LEED ID+C?
Thanks,
Josh
Bipin Karki
Project Manager - Sustainability Division84 thumbs up
December 12, 2019 - 2:34 pm
Hello Joshua,
For LEED CI projects, you will need participation of someone with LEED ID+C credentials only.
The v4.1 Beta Guide states - There are no substantive changes to the credit requirements; refer to the LEED v4 reference guide.
The V4 Reference Guide states -
Step-by-Step Guidance
Step 1. Engage LEED AP with specialty
Identify a project team member who is a LEED AP with specialty, or engage a LEED AP with specialty to support the project and participate in the certification process.
So, its clear you need someone with ID+C credentials.
Thank you!
Edgar Arevalo
Associate18 thumbs up
October 3, 2023 - 2:48 pm
I was told that LEED v4.1 version of this credit can involve anyone with any LEED AP specialty to pursue this credit under the CI rating system. It was a question I asked in the forum page of the LEED v4 version of this credit, and someone answered it a such.
Mariia Savinska
November 14, 2023 - 4:12 am
Hi!
Yes, if you will substitute LEED AP credit to v4.1- you can use your LEED AP BD+C credential.