In the 2009 Reference Guide, an alternative path that allows foregoing DES plant replacement through an economic analysis that shows DES replacement is economically unfeasible is clearly stated.

If a project is a cold, dark shell without hot water, can commissioning be deferred as n/a or does a cxa still need to be engaged to preform OPR and BOD review?

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We are currently under preliminary design review on a LEED 2009 Schools (split review) project. We received LEED prelim.

How can I find out how points I would get for a particular RP. Is it always only one point if I pass the threshold?

Does anyone know - is there actually any other approved third party format besides portfolio manager? Any help would be appreciated. 

Does LEED User have the achievement rates for exemplary performance of credits?  We are a GC and currently have been awarded a project with a goal of achieving exemplary performance in constru

The provincial government is designing a Rest Area for an important Highway, the project will also is to be operated and owned by the provincial government.

I wanted to clarify something that I recently heard from a contractor on a LEED project. 

For our project, 60% below baseline for our building type would be 30.33 parking spots.