Overview of LEED and LEED AP Accreditation

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Acquiring LEED certification will introduce the following benefits:
·         Recover higher costs as green building offers a lot of alternatives that can downsize the structural, electrical and mechanical system.
·         Designs are cost-effective since building saves from 20% to 50% energies compared to common construction.
·         Care for the future    
·         Enhance health and well-being of tenants
·         Get introduced to large number of equipment which can help you save more energy and be eco-friendly.
LEED Certification is given to organizations likes Construction, Commercial Interiors, Existing Buildings, New Buildings, Core and Shell, Schools, Homes, Hotels, Retail, Healthcare, and Neighborhood Development. This orients the company on how to contribute to taking care of our environment.
Standards of LEED Certification
you must secure the following to get the LEED Certification:
·         Prevention of pollution within the construction site
·         Reduce water use
·         Minimum energy performance as per ASHRAE 90.1
·         Building energy systems
·         Refrigeration management   
·         Collecting and storing recyclables
·         Smoke-free environment
LEED provides a clear pathway for environmental achievement. The building ie., built, remodeled, or managed according to LEED standards that is a clear expression of a company's commitment to the environment. 
LEED AP Accredited Professional:
For professionals participant in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and the ability to facilitate the project certification process.



 
Exam Objective & Format:
The first part of the exam is the LEED Green Associate section and LEED AP specialty section is the 2nd part of the exam. Each LEED AP specialty section is consists of 100 randomly delivered MCQ and must be completed in the second two hours of the exam appointment. Candidates must pass both LEED GA and LEED AP sections to earn the LEED AP with specialty credential. 
LEED AP Specialties:
·         Building Design and Construction –  for New Construction, Schools, Core & Shell
·         Operations and Maintenance – for Existing Buildings: O+M
·         Interior Design and Construction - for Commercial Interiors
·         Homes - for Homes      
·         Neighborhood Development  - for Neighborhood Development 
We are one of the foremost LEED AP training providers in UAE. We have USGBC approved faculty who have years of experience in this field. Please reach out to Mr. Vishal Kumar at vishal.kumar@ge3s.org for any LEED training inquiry.

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