LEED Certification

Established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) provides a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building solutions. Earning LEED certification for your building demonstrates your company’s dedication to sustainability while achieving cost reductions in energy, water, and waste.

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Dedication to Sustainability

LEED is not only an option for new building construction, but also is now available for existing buildings through the Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system. The advantages of LEED are significant as it not only reduces energy and water usage and costs, but can also result in higher property valuation, potential tax benefits, and demonstrates a commitment to sustainability.

Projects go through a verification and review process, and the level of LEED certification is based on the number of awarded points as follows:

Platinum

80+ Points Earned

Gold

60-79 Points

Silver

50-59 Points Earned

Certified

40-49 Points Earned

Burton proudly supports LEED certification for our clients and our team of experts are ready to guide you through the entire certification process. Serving as the project administrator, Burton oversees the registration of the project, assists with application for certification, and responds to feedback from the USGBC. A typical project length is typically twelve months from launch to certification, but this may vary depending on the project.

The available rating systems for commercial buildings are:

LEED for Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M)

Assess the ongoing operations and maintenance of existing buildings
Addresses energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and occupant comfort

LEED for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C)

Focuses on new construction and major renovation
Evaluates site selection, water efficiency, energy use, materials, indoor environmental quality, and innovation
Awards points based on compliance with specific criteria

LEED for Interior Design and Construction (LEED ID+C)

Applies to interior fit-outs and renovations
Similar to LEED BD+C but tailored for interior spaces where a company may not have control of the entire building
Geared toward retail locations, office spaces, and hospitality venues

We help you understand the requirements, gather the necessary documentation, and ensure compliance with LEED standards for each rating system. Burton’s engineering team will conduct energy, water, waste, and air quality audits of your building to identify areas where a building can optimize operations and capitalize on easy targets to earn points toward certification. Typical targets may include LED installations, upgrading to water-saving fixtures, using non-volatile cleaning products, and improving or creating recycling practices.

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