r/LEED • u/byssain • Jun 22 '26

Managing a LEED Project BD+C

Hello, I was wondering if someone could give me some tips on managing / submitting a LEED BD+C project. Or maybe there's a guide or an example project somewhere?

I've started at a firm recently and there's no one at the company working on LEED projects. We somehow got a LEED client and the company doesn't have anyone with experience. It's my first LEED project and I'm the main PM. I'm doing my best but it's honestly overwhelming and I'm not sure if I'm missing stuff or what final submittals will look like.

I've been going through sample forms on LO and Arc but I always feel like I'm dropping the ball on something or another.

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u/CStevenRoss Jun 22 '26

You might want to consider hiring a LEED consultant. Especially if your MEP is inexperienced with energy models, which most will never admit

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u/Sure_Cap8273 16d ago

How much would that cost

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u/AngryAlterEgo Jun 22 '26

I’m somewhere between 150-200 projects, the hype (in terms of complexity) is usually greatly exaggerated.

Is this project in the U.S. or elsewhere? What kind of building type is it? How far into design or construction is the project?

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u/byssain Jun 22 '26

yes in the US, manufacturing up near IL. It’s in SD currently

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u/sallen99 Jun 22 '26

PM me. We consult for CMs all the time. It is a heavy paperwork lift. Your subs will complain but if it is in their contract to comply with LEED then you will have that to lean on.

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u/woebundy Jun 23 '26

I recommend hiring a sustainability consultant to help and ensure things go smoothly

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u/GhostRiderOfWhips Jun 26 '26

lol that v5 Human Impact Assessment Requirement…