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John Bleasby's latest Climate and Construction column asks: are LEED’s best days behind it?

sets LEED alongside 13 other green or sustainability verifications currently offered in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. He concedes that commercial advantages are a big motivator by many seeking certifications labels.

Interpreting the relevance of any building certification standard to a specific project and then cross referencing its benefits with the needs of owners and occupants can be challenging. Furthermore, while each standard may have the best of intentions, without independent verification of any sustainability and energy efficiency claims made, the delivered value may be questionable.

This may not be enough going forward. Investors, owners, operators and occupants are increasingly demanding verified building outcome performance and the measurable long-term cost benefits associated with any certification standard.

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