LEED Construction Rating


The US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System provides a systematic, predictable means to earn LEED certification. The Green Building Rating System considers a number of factors for building projects in order to allocate credits. Factors considered include design and build aspects of the site itself, energy and water efficiency, the use of recycled content building materials, minimizing environmental effects caused by buildings (to both the local and global environment), and the quality of the indoor environment. Each factor counts for a predetermined number of credits. 

Different LEED rating systems are used for different types of projects. For example, the rating system for new construction and major renovations (NC) is different than the rating system for existing buildings (EB). A LEED rating has a number of benefits such as recognition from a recognized organization (USBGC) for a commitment to preserving our environment, and the potential to qualify for local government initiatives. Possible LEED ratings include Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Leed Rating Credit Categories


New Construction (NC) 

  • Sustainable Sites
  • Water Efficiency
  • Energy and Atmosphere
  • Materials and Resources
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Innovation and Design Process 

Existing Buildings (EB)

  • Sustainable Sites
  • Water Efficiency
  • Energy and Atmosphere
  • Materials and Resources
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Innovation in Operation, Upgrades, and Maintenance

Experienced Minneapolis LEED contractors understand how to work within the LEED system to efficiently register a project and maintain and submit the required documentation. More importantly, experience with LEED projects means that a contractor has learned to gain efficiencies in implementing the construction methods, systems, and principles needed to earn LEED certification. These efficiencies can help to ensure that project costs are as low as possible while still achieving the desired LEED outcomes.

Contact us to learn more about Minneapolis, Minnesota LEED Green Building Ratings.

 


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