LEED standards have existed for several years to promote green building. The District is rolling out its ambitious new Clean Energy Act to promote energy efficiency in commercial buildings and green jobs growth.While architects may realize economic benefits from both LEED standards and the Act, they present a unique set of challenges and demands that will need to be effectively managed to avoid potential risks and liabilities.How should architects protect their bottom line when taking on the attractive new work opportunities being generated by green opportunities?This presentation will equip attendees with the knowledge to effectively plan, negotiate contract terms concerning, and implement smart and adaptive LEED and Clean Energy Act services to ensure profitability and insulate themselves from liabilities. We will cover the proper ways to handle and document Value Engineering opportunities, how to address occupant behavior, construction quality, and other issues beyond the architect’s control, considerations for properly scoping Construction Administration services and handling substitution requests, and best-practices for helping owners achieve compliance cost-effectively while mitigating risks from unforeseen issues that may arise during construction.  


Learning Objectives:   At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the metrics and compliance paths DCRA will use when measuring compliance with LEED standards and the Act; Understand how to avoid liability claims  by owners when buildings do not measure up to performance benchmarks; Understand potential liabilities stemming from LEED standards and the Clean Energy Act upgrade measures and ways to structure contract duties to minimize risk; and Learn strategic communication and   documentation measures to implement when performing green design services. 


Speakers:
J. Scott Shannon - Senior Counsel, Lee/Shoemaker PLLC
Paul Knupp III - Senior Counsel, Lee/Shoemaker PLLC


Credits:  1.5 HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI Credits (Self-Report); 1.5 LACES