Anyone planning on taking USGBC up on the offer to be a beta tester? Why or why not?
Here's the note from USGBC with the call for testers:
- Beta testing: Once LEED 2012 has successfully passed ballot, applications will be accepted allowing a limited number of project teams to "test drive" the new rating system prior to the launch at Greenbuild.We're looking for projects across a variety of rating systems and market sectors to engage with USGBC for this beta test. Project teams will be armed with a finalized rating system, documentation requirements and limited reference material in draft form. In addition, you'll have USGBC staff working alongside you every step of the way. Your leadership engagement with this effort will help us fine tune the system and will pave the way for successful use of LEED 2012 in the years to come.
To apply, email LEED2012@usgbc.org with the information below. Interested project teams will be contacted with further details after the successful ballot of LEED 2012.
- Applicant name and contact information
- Project team members
- Owner contact information
- Project description
- Desired certification level (platinum, gold, silver or certified)
- Also, please include why your project is especially suited to this opportunity, and why you want to be part of this effort.
William Wong
32 thumbs up
May 15, 2012 - 11:21 pm
Could projects that is undergoing LEED 2009 application now join the Beta Test ? Can they be granted with a certificate if they are qualified for certain certification level after the pilot assessment ? Any fees for such a test ?
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
1296 thumbs up
May 16, 2012 - 10:09 am
My owners are going to be fearful about signing up for LEED 2012 before someone else cuts them a pathway.
I'm not going to push them because I simply do not have the time to work through the new forms between now and Greenbuild. Plus, I think a few of our engineering consultants would shoot me for suggesting yet another LEED program for them to work in.
Nadav Malin
CEOBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
844 thumbs up
May 16, 2012 - 11:20 pm
My understanding is that projects now pursuing LEED 2009 certification are exactly what they're looking for to participate in the Beta test. I doubt that they would charge you participate--I certainly haven't heard anything about a fee. And yes, I believe that if they achieve certification via this beta program that would be no different from any other certification. But I'm just making informed guesses here--you should confirm these answers with USGBC before committing.
Karen Joslin
principalJoslin Consulting
216 thumbs up
May 31, 2012 - 11:22 am
Cannot under any circumstance even think I would discuss piloting any part of LEED 2012 to any of my 20+ LEED clients. Each time a rating system has opened it has already been a BETA with really harsh consequences for all of my teams - until the system, forms, resources, and LEED Online all actually work (it would be the first time in history) - I will oppose any rollout and so will the several large institutions and private corporations I serve.