The QTPI Standard
Green building certification programs have high standards, but meeting them doesn’t have to be a challenge.
QTPI makes the green building certification process simple and stress-free for builders, architects, and developers. We provide turnkey green building certification services that come complete with everything you need to meet your program’s certification requirements. You won’t have to hire additional contractors or deal with outside consultants—we are a one-stop shop that will handle everything.
Green Building Certifications
Whether you’re looking for a LEED Green Rater, PHIUS Verifier, or NGBS Verifier, QTPI can help. We verify for all major green building programs, including but not limited to:
LEED
ENERGY STAR
PHIUS
NGBS
EGC
Find the Path of Least Resistance to Your Certification Goals
Green building certification can be an overwhelming process. The programs all have similar standards and requirements, but the subtle differences between them create confusion that can lead to serious roadblocks.
With QTPI on your team, you won’t have to pour over endless guidebooks trying to figure out what standards you actually need to meet. We are highly experienced in every major green building certification and will find the path of least resistance to your certification goals. We draw a clear line between mandatory and optional requirements so you can comply without wasting time and resources on unnecessary endeavors.
Easy 10-Step Green Building Certification Process
We follow a 10-step process for green building certification projects that keeps your project on track and prevents costly delays.
Preconstruction
1. Preliminary Meeting
The technical team will meet with the project team and confirm the path for program requirements to be met.
2. Documentation Review
The technical team will review and update documents and work with the project team to ensure documents reflect program compliance.
3. Documentation Approval
The technical team will approve drawings, cut sheets, and program checklists.
Construction
4. Kickoff Meeting
The technical team will host a meeting with the project team to kick off the project and communicate the plan.
5. Trades Training
The technical team will host a meeting with subcontractors to communicate expectations and responsibilities regarding program compliance.
6. Rough Inspections
The technical team will execute rough inspections such as TBI/thermal bypass inspections and pre-drywall inspections per program requirements.
7. Final Inspections
The technical team will execute final inspections per program requirements. All testing, verification, documentation, and photo collection are completed at this time.
Post Construction
8. Update As-Built
Using documentation collected during inspections and documentation requests, the technical team will update energy models and program documents to reflect as-built conditions.
9. Certification
The technical team submits all energy models, program checklists, and documentation to certifying bodies. Once certificates are received, they are immediately delivered to the project team.
10. Project Post-Mortem
The technical team meets with the client to review the project. If improvements are recommended, the technical team will document them and implement reasonable improvements in future processes.
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Start the Green Building Certification Process Today
Green building certification can help you qualify for generous tax credits and incentives, like the 45L tax credit and 179D deduction while improving occupant health and contributing to sustainability goals. It’s a win-win for all sides that’s well worth the effort, especially with QTPI on your team.
We offer a no-cost, no-risk consultation to determine your project’s feasibility based on your certification goals. You have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain!
Need help with green building certification? Call 859-320-7326 or contact us to schedule a no-cost, no-risk consultation.
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