LEED Consulting & Administration
Our LEED consultants guide clients through the USGBC LEED application and certification process, providing support throughout the design, construction, and operational phases. We specialize in LEED v2009, LEED v4, LEED v4.1, and LEED recertification for all building types, documenting and implementing measures to reduce carbon footprints and enhance the health and vitality of building occupants. We stay fully engaged with the entire project team, managing all paperwork to ensure timely certification with the highest possible points.
Services include:
- LEED Scorecard development
- Feasibility Assessment or Eco-Charatte
- OPR and BOD Creation
- Product Specifications Review
- LEED Submission and Construction Schedule
- Templates for GCs and Subs
- Written Consturction Plans
- Site Visits and Progress Reports
- "LEED Online" management
- Response to LEED comments
Energy Modeling
Whole building energy simulations, or energy models, are a crucial tool for earning LEED certification and, more importantly, for helping project teams accurately evaluate energy reduction strategies. These strategies maximize both energy and cost efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Energy models estimate energy usage for new constructions and renovations of existing buildings, based on actual design and occupancy assumptions, and compare the energy performance to a baseline. At Candid Sustainability, we collaborate with architects and engineers to optimize building performance and with developers to document savings for financial incentives.
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Building Commissioning
Building commissioning (Cx) is a proactive quality assurance and performance verification process that ensures all building systems are installed correctly and operate at peak performance. This industry-standard practice demonstrates to building owners that the MEP systems meet project requirements and design specifications. It is essential for confirming design intent and identifying issues before the building is handed over. Additionally, commissioning ensures that building staff are trained on the details and operations of each MEP system. Candid provides both fundamental and enhanced building commissioning for LEED certification, ensuring optimal performance and seamless operation.
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Energy audits, or energy assessments, are the first step to understanding energy usage. These in-depth, unobtrusive surveys of your building are designed not to uncover mistakes or impose penalties, but to highlight no-cost or low-cost energy reduction measures and potential capital improvements if needed. The information gathered serves as a benchmark to compare your building's performance against similar buildings in the market.
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