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LEEDuser helps you certify your building project through the following LEED rating systems with tips, checklists, sample documentation, forums, and more.

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  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2.2,
  • LEED-NC: New Construction v2009,
  • LEED-CS: Core and Shell v2009,
  • LEED-CI: Commercial Interiors v2009,
  • LEED-Schools v2009,
  • LEED-EBOM: Existing Buildings Operation and Maintenance v2009.

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    in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood     		238 Jason Grant
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    in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning     		169 Brett Farbstein
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    in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings     		333 Alicia Silva
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    in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort     		112 Larissa Oaks
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    in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management     		250 Abdulrahman Sherazy
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    Thu, May 16, 2013
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    in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance     		257 Marcus Sheffer
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    in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance     		1,354 Marcus Sheffer
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    in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse     		45 Mahbuba Khan
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    Thu, May 16, 2013
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    in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management     		55 Hugh Hagues
    University Centers Assist. Director
    University of California, San Diego
    Wed, May 15, 2013
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    in CS 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content     		18 Michelle Reott
    LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal
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    Wed, May 15, 2013
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    in Schools IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants     		22 J W
    Wed, May 15, 2013
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    in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps     		102 Susan Walter
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    Wed, May 15, 2013
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    Wed, May 15, 2013
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    in LEED IEQ Space Matrix - Frequently Asked Questions     		11 Lauren Glasscock
    Sr. Sustainability Professional
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    Thu, Apr 18, 2013
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    Wed, Apr 17, 2013
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    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		297 84 Steve Loppnow
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    in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability     		297 84 Alex Warburton
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    in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables     		297 49 Jason Franken
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    in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood     		292 23 Nick Hentschel
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    in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification     		291 74 Dave Intner
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    in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan     		290 19 Shannon Gray
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    in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables     		288 48 Tristan Roberts
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    in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control     		287 186 April Ambrose
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