OPR and BOD documents

This is not an easy situation to overcome from my experience. The project is modest in size and I bet the systems are as well. The first question; were all the other credits applied for and documented? Was the project registered before construction? What caused this disconnect between the construction and commissioning? If the project was completed and then registered to become certified you really need to consider moving to Existing Buildings - Operations and Maintenance for certification. It is not appropriate to retroactively apply LEED for New Construction. If the project was otherwise registered and documented, but for some reason Cx fell through the cracks (it happens), then my advice is to develop a plan of how to develop the documents (the OPR with the Owner, and the BOD with the designers) and how you will complete the commissioning to follow the letter and intent of the standard. This will probably add time to your work to "catch up" but would make the OPR and BOD of value going forward in the life of the building.

Basically, that is correct, you are doing a Retro-Cx process. The issue is if GBCI will allow you to proceed with a new construction certification versus starting over with EBOM. The former would be the best route if you can get that to happen. You and the owner need to build a strong case for why the plan you create meets the intent of the standard. Remember, and I know this is getting old for those that hear me say it too much, do not go to GBCI and ask how you make this happen...go to them with a plan and clearly state why you feel this is in the best interest of the project AND how it complies with the intent of the certification process even if the timing is a bit (or way) off.

Carlos, just curious. How did this work out?