Due Diligence

Gathering and assessing the documentation in cooperation with the involved planners;
Analyzing the status of the design;
Pre-grading the project according to the classification of LEED (certified, silver, gold, platinum);
Developing recommendations for measures which – if required – are necessary to achieve a higher certification level;
Identifying the existing potentials and possible adjustments;
Counseling the client regarding the further proceeding in the certification process;

Certification Process Preparation

Exchanging of information with all participants;
Determining target values of the building qualities;
Setting up a catalogue of measures to achieve the aspired classification level (LEED score-card);
Conducting a cost-benefit analysis for the recommended measures (in collaboration with the MEP Department);
Determining a time frame for the certification process;
Analyzing production costs (design and construction costs) and operating costs (in collaboration with the MEP Department);
Counseling the client regarding the registration and certification process;

Registration of the project at the certification authority;
Updating the LEED score-card;
Updating the cost-benefit analysis (in collaboration with the MEP Department);
Monitoring the time frame of the certification process;
Counseling the client regarding all questions of sustainable construction and all necessary decisions;
Analyzing all scopes of work of the participating designers considering the aspects of sustainability;
Assisting in recommending alternatives within the design and construction phase;
Monitoring the implementation of the catalogue of measures during the design and construction phase;
Composing a documentation manual according to the requirements of the chosen certification system (summarizing measures according to LEED standards);
Implementing quality controls;
Assembling and handing in all documents to the certification authority US Green Building Council (USGBC);
Obtaining the certificate;
Detailed documentation and summarizing the documents into a final project report.