ARCOM

Green Building / LEED® Information

As an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), ARCOM supports LEED initiatives by:

• Determining which items in the LEED Rating System are affected by specifications
• Correlating LEED requirements with the relevant MasterSpec sections
• Modifying MasterSpec section text and evaluations to facilitate compliance
• Incorporating LEED considerations in the MasterSpec updating process
• Publishing Specifying LEED Requirements — a valuable online and downloadable resource
• Developing AIA/CES continuing education programs that qualify for HSW Sustainable Design (SD credit)

MasterSpec addresses green building considerations by featuring:

• Six Division One LEED-related sections:
  • LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation
  • LEED for Commercial Interiors
  • LEED for Core and Shell Development
  • LEED for Schools
  • General Commissioning Requirements
  • Construction Waste Management and Disposal
• Hundreds of sections with LEED requirements text/commentaries
• Relevant discussions in the Supporting Documents
• A reference tool: Specifying LEED Requirements 3rd Edition

MasterSpec Licensed Users Can Access a Wealth of Information on LEED Requirements:

• An Introduction to LEED
• Requirements for LEED Certification
• Summary of LEED Prerequisites and Credits
• MasterSpec Sections with LEED Requirements or Commentaries
• Using Masterworks To Extract LEED Requirements
• Publications and Internet Links

The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED): Green Building Rating System (LEED Rating System) is a voluntary system for evaluating the environmental performance of new and existing buildings.