Document early and often

Parties need to understand the importance of documenting throughout the process. This is especially relevant when it comes to MR credits. Because of the volume of information those credits require, it is essential that team members provide the LEED Consultants or PM’s with the documentation to be able to quantify recycled content, regional compliance, etc. This means requesting all of the specifications of the materials you are purchasing from the wholesaler or manufacturer you are purchasing them from. For regional credits especially it is important to know what information to request. It is often the case that regional materials must not only be manufactured in a 500 mile radius from the building site but they must also be harvested in the same radius.

On a related note, the LEED V3 system has been written and is in place. You can upgrade to this system anytime this year and reap the benefits of a faster LEED online tool and a new and improved LEED 2009 credit system.

By implementing continuous documentation you will avoid the hassles of finding lost information or misplaced results further down the line – STAY ORGANIZED!

–The EBS Team