Best Practices
LEED Certification from the GC Perspective: The Documentation-Heavy Process That Determines Whether a Building Earns Points
LEED certification (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) requires specific construction practices, materials documentation, waste management tracking, and commissioning activities. GCs don't earn LEED points themselves — the project does — but GC execution affects which points are actually earned. Understanding the LEED credits that depend on construction execution helps contractors deliver what the project is pursuing without surprises at submittal time.
Jordan Patel7 min read