tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post6653214125320994555..comments2023-09-23T09:32:32.184-04:00Comments on Real Life LEED: LEED Reviews: Give Yourself 4-6 Months!Joel McKellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06556519233893181810noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-26346856329167949322013-08-10T01:53:05.254-04:002013-08-10T01:53:05.254-04:00Good products you have been offering. Nice Informa...Good products you have been offering. Nice Information about Construction Management Software..<br /><br /><a href="http://app.intellobuild.com/construction-software/construction-management-software.php" rel="nofollow">construction management software</a>Angela Westhttp://app.intellobuild.com/construction-software/construction-management-software.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-65641082374003751392011-02-06T16:06:45.813-05:002011-02-06T16:06:45.813-05:00I also need LEED project software resources.I also need LEED project software resources.Headsetshttp://www.stylomart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-52144227061086965412010-06-10T06:30:19.138-04:002010-06-10T06:30:19.138-04:00The person responsible for handling projects knows...The person responsible for handling projects knows how difficult it is. <br /><br />----------<br /><a href="http://www.dcgla.com/small-business-computer/it-support-pasadena.html" rel="nofollow">IT Support Pasadena</a>Golfen diksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-7906903354069790342009-11-09T19:50:00.796-05:002009-11-09T19:50:00.796-05:00leedHQ - Project Management Software for LEED
We&#...leedHQ - Project Management Software for LEED<br />We've changed the name from gbWorkbench, to leedHQ. The new<a href="http://www.leedhq.com" rel="nofollow">website </a> has demo videos and access to a live demo: <a href="http://www.leedhq.com" rel="nofollow">leedHQ</a><br><br />If anyone is at GreenBuild and would like a demo, or more information, contact me through the website.chrisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367181180099336059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-72564113777658477892009-08-24T12:04:06.727-04:002009-08-24T12:04:06.727-04:00Question: If I submit my design credits and then t...Question: If I submit my design credits and then there are changes made to the information of these credits during construction, am I able to change this information before the construction review?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-13750637301676830612009-06-02T10:57:45.932-04:002009-06-02T10:57:45.932-04:00HELP!!! I was so focused on making sure that the d...HELP!!! I was so focused on making sure that the documentation for all the credits were complete and uploaded that I totally forgot to upload a project plans, sections, narrative etc in the project Summary section. I have already submitted for design review. Will the reviewers give me a chance to add this information or will they reject everything due to this. How do I get in touch w/ a GBCI co-ordinator to rectify this??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-73690602410605242092009-02-25T15:59:00.000-05:002009-02-25T15:59:00.000-05:00Mary, The way process loads are modeled, you shoul...Mary, <BR/><BR/>The way process loads are modeled, you should be able to get around that problem, and the way the modeling is handled should be adapted to industrial buildings as well. I'm not an engineer, so you definitely need to talk to one before you go much further. Check out <A HREF="http://www.reallifeleed.com/2008/09/energy-modeling-further-demystified.html" REL="nofollow">this post</A> for some other places to find out more.joelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-15947076577122139062009-02-25T14:32:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:32:00.000-05:00I have a client that wants to certify an industria...I have a client that wants to certify an industrial building. The problem is the extremely high plug loads, and meeting 14% above ASHRAE 90.1. <BR/>Has anyone had a similar experience? ASHRAE 90.1 2004 states the provisions of this standard do not apply to industrial buildings. What does this mean? <BR/>Any help would be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-26234639103784697532009-01-05T18:54:00.000-05:002009-01-05T18:54:00.000-05:00You don't need to unattempt the construction phase...You don't need to unattempt the construction phase credits, they just won't be submitted on their own. You DO have to unattempt or defer any design phase credits that you don't want submitted as part of the design review.joelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-267492699665851972009-01-05T18:16:00.000-05:002009-01-05T18:16:00.000-05:00When submitting for Design Review, is it true that...When submitting for Design Review, is it true that you cannot have any construction phase credits attempted? This seems crazy. Do I have to unattempt all the credits, I've assigned and downloaded the blank forms for in order to submit just the credits marked Design phase? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-37116367879566167602008-11-06T05:52:00.000-05:002008-11-06T05:52:00.000-05:00While the contractor will carry out and document t...While the contractor will carry out and document the flush out, the engineer needs to perform the calc. to determine how long it will take.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-91164434915900565822008-11-05T17:02:00.000-05:002008-11-05T17:02:00.000-05:00The HVAC designer for that project would have the ...The HVAC designer for that project would have the best idea. He knows how many cfm each unit can move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-41700134510156260412008-11-05T14:22:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:22:00.000-05:00I am working as the LEED Manager for a constructio...I am working as the LEED Manager for a construction company that is using specs written with v2.1 to certify a building under v2.2. Yeah, its not too fun.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know how long a typical building flush-out takes for a 20,000 sf building under v2.2? Our specs are calling for a 2-week flush-out, and I’m afraid that the 14,000 cf of O/A per sf of floor area in v2.2 will take longer than 2 weeks, although we haven’t ran the calcs yet.<BR/><BR/>Any advice? Please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-81297835103922632642008-11-04T15:06:00.000-05:002008-11-04T15:06:00.000-05:00Hi Joel,I will have a demo available on the site w...Hi Joel,<BR/>I will have a demo available on the site with a week or two.<BR/><BR/>The software is technically in beta (i.e. almost ready for prime-time), and is currently being used by a client to manage over 25 projects - so we are starting to run it through it's paces.<BR/><BR/>I am interested in talking to other individuals/firms who might be interested in using the software - even in its current beta form. If anyone is interested, please visit my website and click on the '<A HREF="http://www.gbworkbench.com/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3" REL="nofollow">Contact Us</A>' link.<BR/><BR/>-Chris<BR/><A HREF="http://www.gbworkbench.com" REL="nofollow">gbWorkbench.com</A>chrisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367181180099336059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-4512531614711071882008-11-04T14:12:00.000-05:002008-11-04T14:12:00.000-05:00ChrisG,Went to your website and am very interested...ChrisG,<BR/><BR/>Went to your website and am very interested in seeing your product! Any time frame available for it's release?<BR/><BR/>Joeljoelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-47684756689978707532008-11-03T11:04:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:04:00.000-05:00###########################Katy (et al),There is b...###########################<BR/>Katy (et al),<BR/>There is brand new LEED project management software application available at: www.gbworkbench.com. <BR/>###########################chrisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367181180099336059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-4525208777730531392008-08-15T15:22:00.000-04:002008-08-15T15:22:00.000-04:00I am looking for a LEED Project Manager that can a...I am looking for a LEED Project Manager that can accomplish EB Certification in the Washington, DC area. Any suggestions?John Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905915318246314696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-32107997204233668502008-06-27T10:47:00.000-04:002008-06-27T10:47:00.000-04:00Our firm, who reviews LEED projects through a cont...Our firm, who reviews LEED projects through a contract with USGBC, is a large A/E firm. We have LEED APs on staff to review any credit needed. Prior to receiving a review, we are given enough information about the applicant and project to be able to tell USGBC that there is no conflict of interest. Geographical location of project and reviewer are typically not addressed. Some in our group have reviewed coast-to-coast and beyond...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-13529111090595957182008-06-26T19:52:00.000-04:002008-06-26T19:52:00.000-04:00Anonymous (the second one)...Start here: 4specs di...Anonymous (the second one)...<BR/><BR/>Start here: <A HREF="http://discus.4specs.com/discus/messages/2088/3348.html?1184687381" REL="nofollow">4specs discussion post on "Liability Issues for AE with LEED"</A>joelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-76973859042803589012008-06-26T19:26:00.000-04:002008-06-26T19:26:00.000-04:00I am studying for the LEED exam and was wondering ...I am studying for the LEED exam and was wondering what<BR/>the legal implications of 'leeding' a project to certification:(I asked the same question the AREforum)<BR/><BR/>performance of systems<BR/>construction delays due to leed related paperwork<BR/>cost issues not related to certification<BR/><BR/>scenario: during design phase the LEED AP recommends items A+B+C<BR/>which cost 'X' . items are specified<BR/>then during construction item A did not take into account item D therefore will cost X+y..<BR/><BR/>Now who's responsible?<BR/><BR/>Does the NC 2.2 reference manual cover the LEED scope of work and responsibilities? Are these issues addressed anywhere? Are there contract forms available to LEED AP??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-92218743248723622092008-06-26T14:06:00.000-04:002008-06-26T14:06:00.000-04:00My understanding is that there is a geographic sep...My understanding is that there is a geographic separation between the project and the reviewer to avoid reviewers knowing the people involved in the projects, but I'm not 100% on that. I've always been told that you should operate on the assumption that the reviewer is knowledgeable in the field the credit applies to (mechanical engineering, landscaping, etc.) but has no knowledge about local codes, climate, etc. This is why you're required to submit a fair amount of summary drawings, narratives, etc. <BR/><BR/>I can say this for sure, you will never have any direct access to your reviewers. You can't call them up, send them an email, ask them anything, etc. You will only receive whatever comments they leave on LEED-Online. You do have access to a certification coordinator from the USGBC, but they won't relay a message for you or anything.<BR/><BR/>Katy - I'm not aware of any LEED specific software available on the market...joelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-76029989179979800692008-06-26T12:59:00.000-04:002008-06-26T12:59:00.000-04:00I am curious to see what the answer is from the qu...I am curious to see what the answer is from the question posed by "Anonymous". I am just starting my first LEED EB project and am fielding questions like this that I cannot answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-11391253750854768612008-06-26T10:30:00.000-04:002008-06-26T10:30:00.000-04:00HELP! I need LEED project management software--and...HELP! I need LEED project management software--and I don't mean mere templates! Is there anything out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-7176399394731116552008-06-24T12:51:00.000-04:002008-06-24T12:51:00.000-04:00Question: Who are these reviewers? Are they region...Question: Who are these reviewers? Are they regionally choosen based upon proxicimity to the projects? Are they experts in that field?<BR/>In other words, if I have a project in Los Angeles will the reviewer for EA C1 be a CEM from southern California?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com