GCBI project review cost

Michael Kros

Architect

DLR Group

LEEDuser Basic Member

25 thumbs up

December 10, 2012

I submitted a project for D&C review. The project is a 25,000 SF addition to an already LEED certified building of 60,000 SF. When the USGBC invoice was generated it was for the entire 85,000 SF building. I think we only need to pay for the review of the 25,000 SF addition. The cost difference is approximately $2K. I have been unbale to get an answer from the GCBI since October 3, 2012. As best as I can determine, I entered the project areas correctly on the PI Form 2, Proejct Summart Details. Has anyone else had the same issue with the review cost for building additions?

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Kimberly Frith

LEEDuser Basic Member

210 thumbs up

Mon, 12/10/2012 - 22:10

Mike, The certification costs are based on the square footage of the project that you listed on the Registration Details tab in LEED Online, multiplied by $0.045/sf for a combined review. This square footage should only include the area within your LEED Project Boundary (if you aren't touching the other 60,000 gsf it shouldn't be in your boundary, assuming your addition meets all the requirements to be certified on its own as outlined in the MPR supplemental guidance). Check your Registration Details tab to see which value it's based on.