I didn't know where to put this question. I would like to know when is the deadline for submitting documentation. I'm participating in a small office building job that will take just 4 months for construction, so I'm interested in knowing when, after completion, am I able to submit documentation.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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February 15, 2011 - 9:08 pm
Xavi, there is no specific deadline for submitting LEED documentation relative to the completion of the construction project. You can submit whenever the documentation is complete.
javier bolanos zeledon
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May 1, 2011 - 5:25 pm
Tristan, how about going for a split review design-construction, after construction is completed. Is that possible? I know it may seem it doesn't make a lot of sense, but in such a way you may have more chance of getting the faulty or lack of information required for some design credits in time. What would be your recommendation?. Can you approximate typical milestones for documentation-certification. I remember when studying for LEED AP that GBCI has like 10 or 15 businesses days after each submission to respond and so the submitter for delivering the information. Is that the case on this days? I ask this because I've heard of projects that have earned their certificate a year after completion, so I don't know if that's because of the certification process itself or is just that the documentation was put together like 10 months after completion.
Best
Xavi
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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May 10, 2011 - 12:39 pm
Xavi,
Yes, there should be no problem in submitting a split review after construction is complete. There's no posted deadline.
Here are the typical timelines from GBCI in the past, which are approximate and can sometimes take longer:
Once you submit your design phase credits, GBCI usually takes 45 business days or a bit longer to provide the preliminary design review with requests for clarification.
Project teams are expected to respond to those requests for clarification within one month, but I've heard of projects taking longer or requesting an extension.
Once you submit those clarifications, GBCI typically takes at least 15 business days to provide the final review of design phase credits.
The next milestone is submitting Construction Phase credits; there is no specific timeline requirement between Design Phase and Construction Phase. I've heard that projects are expected to complete certification or at least be making progress towards it within 5 years.
Here again, for Construction Phase credits the preliminary review by GBCI takes 45 or more business days, the team then has a month to respond to clarifications, and the final review takes 15 business days. Appeals can extend the process even longer, but this should give you an idea of what you might expect. Hope that helps!
javier bolanos zeledon
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May 10, 2011 - 3:11 pm
Helps a lot. Thank you very much.
javier bolanos zeledon
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May 26, 2011 - 12:40 pm
Is it possible to submit construction credits for review without finalizing the design review process. The issue is that the construction will end prior to the design review so I could submit construction credits to save some time. Is that possible or I have to wait until design review is ended.
Thanks.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 27, 2011 - 2:56 pm
Xavi, I am not sure whether that is possible, but I doubt it. It also doesn't seem like a good idea—you'd want to use any feedback from the design review to adjust your construction submission.
javier bolanos zeledon
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May 28, 2011 - 8:23 pm
Thanks Tristan. When you submit construction credits do you have to submit design credits again??