I think it would be very interesting to have statistics posted on credits. I know some of them from researchers and clients react well to them. It is also helpful to know that the SSc8 credits are difficult ones to get and most projects do not earn that credit. My boss likes to know when we are doing something 'unusual' and when we earn those credits, he is happy. Conversely, when we try one of 'those credits' and fail, it is good to know we are not alone. Stats posting could be quarterly or by credit level. Wouldn't it be interesting to know what platinum buildings earn credit wise over gold buildings?
One thing I notice is the consistency of credit comments. I know GBCI is working on this issue. But the frustrating part is when you get an non consistent review comment and know it but can't prove that to the GBCI reviewer. It would be great to have some sort of referee on that issue. What we think happens now, is you treat the GBCI reviewer like an AHJ reviewer and make attempts to mollifying them at what ever cost.
RETIRED
LEEDuser Expert
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May 9, 2012 - 5:07 pm
Susan -
I like your suggestion about statistics. I am on the Colorado Chapter’s Regionalization Task Force for LEED 2012. Just this week we were able to get LEED credit achievement for LEED-NC v2009 by state from National. It was interesting to see the data and to know they are tracking it. For instance, only 40% of projects in Colorado attempted SSc8.
Secondly, I learned a lot about the process for review and quality control at the GBCI Certification Zone at Greenbuild 2011. Frankly, it restored my faith in the process. It would be super if that information were more public.
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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May 9, 2012 - 5:35 pm
Michelle,
I'm on the National Capital Chapter's version of the same task force and after that and listening to the LEED HC development team give statistics, it helps understand where your projects are at and what you can do as a project administrator to move the ball.