LEED AP Building Design and Construction
The LEED AP Building Design & Construction (BD&C) specialty replaces the LEED AP for New Construction accreditation. This accreditation is geared toward professionals participating in the design and construction phases of durable, economical, and efficient high-performance buildings. BD&C-accredited professionals apply their knowledge to commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential construction projects.
LEED AP BD&C professionals who have taken and passed this two-hour exam have a thorough understanding of the prerequisites and credits to achieve LEED certification for these project categories:
- LEED for New Construction - design and construction activities for new buildings and major renovations of existing buildings
- LEED for Core and Shell- Developer leads design and construction of the building's core and shell components
- LEED for Schools - design and construction activities for both new school buildings and major renovations of existing school buildings.
Who?
- Architect
- Construction Manager
- General Contractor
- Commercial Landscape Architect
- Structural Engineer
Results
Studying and applying to become a LEED AP BD&C can be both expensive and time consuming. Our programs are designed to get you through the process quickly and easily.
We are so confident that after taking our course, you'll pass your LEED AP BD&C exam that we'll let you retake our LEED AP BD&C course as many times as you need to until you earn your accreditation.
Includes
- LEED AP BD&C Candidate Handbook
- Precourse study materials
- 16 hours of in-class instruction
- 60 days of access to 4 online GreenExamPrep Practice Exams (a $50 value). We have partnered with GreenExamPrep to bring you the industry leading online practice exams free with your course (a $50 value)
- Our company Study Guide
- LEED Standards Memorization Table
- Credit Summary Worksheets
- Proctoring of one in-class practice exam
- Access to the Our company LEED Help desk
- Our Guarantee
- Certificate of Completion
Prerequisites
To take the LEED AP Specialty exams, you must have previous experience with a LEED Registered Project within three years of your application submittal date.This work experience must be documented in the form of a letter of attestation from a supervisor, client, or project manager, and must describe your involvement on the LEED project as a consultant, contracted worker, member of the LEED project team, LEED Homes Provider, LEED Commercial Reviewer, LEED Homes Green Verifier, or staff member of a Certifying Body (CB).
More details about eligibility requirements can be found in the LEED AP BD&C Candidate Handbook.
Testimonials
I just wanted to thank you for the great class last week. I took the exam today and passed with a 184. Your class made it much easier to prepare. Thanks again.
-Cathy Bachman, RA , LEED AP
Syllabus
Our live, two-day course covers everything you need to know to pass the LEED AP BD & C exam, including:
DAY 1
- LEED AP BD&C Exam Overview
- Overview of LEED certification process
- Project Site Factors
- Water Management
- Project Systems and Energy Impacts
DAY 2
- U.S. Green Building Council LEED Credits
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Overview of Innovation in Design and Regional Priority Credits
- LEED Credit Synergies
- Proctoring of one (1) in-class practice exam
CEU Credits
You can receive the following continuing education credits for this Our company course:
- AIA: 16 HSW/SD Units
- BOMI: 16 CPD Points
- BPI: 16 Units
- IFMA: 16 Units
- InterNACHI: 16 Hours
- NCEES: 16 PDHs