LEED^® Process

Projects are registered and certified through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) which is supported by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). All interaction between the project team and GBCI are through LEED^® Online, a website containing all necessary tools and documentation for LEED^® applications. Through LEED^® Online, project teams can manage project information, complete documentation for prerequisites and credits, upload supporting information, submit applications for review, receive reviewer feedback, and ultimately earn LEED^® certification. Since everything is submitted online, all information is digital in format.

Progress Timeline

Once the project is determined feasible for LEED^® certification and is owner approved, the project is then registered through the GBCI’s LEED­online website. Registration gives team members access to credit templates necessary for applying for certification. Templates are submitted during two different phases, the design phase and the construction phase. Due to the intensity of LEED^® and the requirement for verification of several of the construction phase credits, the LEED^® process can last well into the occupancy of the building.