Example: Preparing for LEED certification

The CFO of Company XYZ approves the construction of a new facility. The project team plans to use IBM® Maximo® Real Estate and Facilities Real Estate Environmental Sustainability to prepare for LEED certification.

The design must meet the requirements for Platinum certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for new construction by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

Company XYZ plans to use Maximo Real Estate and Facilities Real Estate Environmental Sustainability to track the points on the LEED rating system scale that they earn.

Prerequisite setup: Configuring the LEED checklist template

Environmental manager Gary Green ensures that the most current version of the LEED rating system for new construction is configured as a checklist template in Maximo Real Estate and Facilities.

Step 1: Designing the building

As the new building is designed and constructed, a project manager and building inspector help Gary to monitor the checklist. To ensure that the building meets the goal of 80 points or more to be eligible for LEED Platinum certification, the team updates the checklist items that are complete in Maximo Real Estate and Facilities. The checklist compiles the number of points that are earned. When the score exceeds 80 points, Gary can register and apply for LEED certification.

Step 2: Applying for LEED certification

To apply for certification, Gary uses the information that is collected in the checklist template in Maximo Real Estate and Facilities to submit a certification application to the USGBC.

Results: Certification

After an application review, the USGBC notifies Gary that the building is now LEED Platinum certified.

Company XYZ is able to participate in local incentive programs for LEED buildings. Incentives include tax credits, tax breaks, density bonuses, reduced fees, priority or expedited permits, free or reduced-cost technical assistance, grants, and low-interest loans.