Our LEED consultants work with clients though the USGBC LEED application and certification process and assists them through the entire design, construction, and operational phases. This includes LEED v2009, LEED v4, LEED v4.1, and LEED recertification for all building types. documentatimg and implementatimg measures to reduce carbon footprint and improve the health and the vitality of building occupants. We stay involved with the entire project team and handle all of the paperwork that make certain that the project building is certified on time and with the most points possible.
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Whole building energy simulations, or simply energy models, are a powerful tool not only necessary to earn LEED certification, but more importantly, to assist the project team in accurately evaluating energy reduction strategies that maximize both energy and cost efficiency and minimize the impact on the environment. Energy models create estimations of energy usage for new construction and renovations of existing buildings. The analysis is based on the actual design and occupancy assumptions and is used to examine the energy performance in comparison to a baseline. Candid Sustainability works with architects and engineers to optimize building performance and with developers on documenting savings for financial incentives.
Learn MoreBuilding commissioning (Cx) is a quality assurance and proactive performance verification process that ensures that all building systems are installed properly and operate with the utmost optimal performance. The industry standard practice assures building owners, through demonstration, that a building’s MEP systems meet the requirements and design specs of the project. The process is crucial to confirming design intent and catching problems before the building is handed over to the building owners. In the end, commissioning also ensures that building staff is trained on the details and operations of each building MEP system. Candid provides fundamental and enhanced building commissioning for LEED certification.
Learn MoreEnergy audits, or energy assessments, are the first step to understanding energy usage. It is an in-depth, unobtrusive (no holes in drywall), survey of your building. The audit is not intended to uncover mistakes or assess a penalty, it is simply to showcase no-cost or low-cost energy reduction measures and later capital improvements if necessary. The information later acts as spot checks to see how the building performs in comparison to similar buildings on the market.
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