LEED to Award Points for Non-LEED Credentials

Neil Rosen

Director of Sustainability

Northwell Health

LEEDuser Basic Member

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February 16, 2011

So if I take and pass the Green Advantage exam,as an example, I would recieve 1 point from my IDC1 credits for that and 1 point under IDC2 for my LEED AP+?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 21:22

In short, yes, but in practice it's not quite that simple.For more detail, check the Green Advantage website. They provide additional requirements that have been used in the past to demonstrate the value of the credentialed professional to the team, and will need to continue to be used. In fact, it may be multiple professionals that are required—30% of the team. Although the USGBC memo doesn't go into detail on this, I would assume that requirements lik these will be worked out for each credentialing organization that goes down this path, and they will vary based on the program specifics.

Neil Rosen

Director of Sustainability

Northwell Health

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 02/16/2011 - 21:32

Thanks for getting back, Tristan. I think I found the answer to my question and I think it's no. Here's waht Green Advantage has to say: LEED project teams who comply with the following requirements are eligible for award of 1 Innovation point for LEED 2009 BD&C and LEED-NC v2.2 projects: 1. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, 30% of the General Contractor's or Construction Manager's personnel will be Green Advantage Certified. Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications as applicable: a. Architect's on site representative b. Contractor c. Construction Manager including Project Executive d. Project Manager e. Project Engineer f. Quality Control Manager g. Mechanical/ Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Coordinator h. Superintendent i. Assistant Superintendent j. General Foreman 2. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, 30% of subcontractor personnel will be Green Advantage Certified. Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications: a. Project Manager b. Superintendent c. Project Engineer d. Quality Control Manager e. General Foreman f. Trade Foreman So at least for now, unless I get really busy on the site, it'll be 1 credit for me under IDC2.