USGBC LEED Consulting
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we guide clients toward LEED certification through a holistic and driven approach that integrates technical precision, comprehensive documentation, and project coordination. Our team of LEED accredited professionals brings extensive experience across Building Design + Construction (BD+C), Interior Design + Construction (ID+C), and Operations + Maintenance (O+M), ensuring every development exceeds benchmarks in sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being.
What We Offer
Feasibility Studies & Gap Analysis: Early-stage assessments to identify LEED potential, credit opportunities, and compliance risks.
LEED Strategy & Rating System Selection: Guidance on selecting the most appropriate LEED rating system using the 40/60 rule and project typology analysis.
Documentation & Credit Management: Full support for LEED Online submissions, including prerequisite verification, credit narratives, and performance data.
Commissioning & Enhanced Commissioning: ASHRAE-compliant commissioning plans, functional testing, and verification aligned with LEED v4.1 and v5 protocols.
Multinational Compliance Integration: Harmonization of LEED requirements with Estidama, Mostadam, Trakhees-DBC, and Dubai Municipality frameworks.
Training & Stakeholder Engagement: Workshops and technical briefings to align design teams, contractors, and facility managers with LEED goals.
Why LEED?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the worldās most recognized green building rating system. Achieving LEED certification demonstrates:
- Commitment to environmental stewardship
- Reduced operational costs through energy and water efficiency
- Enhanced indoor environmental quality and occupant health
- Market differentiation and long-term asset value
GlobalTechās LEED consultants specialize in:
- LEED v4.1 and v5 credit interpretation and compliance strategies
- High-precision performance modeling and energy simulation
- Indoor air quality management, erosion control, and sustainable material sourcing
- LEED scorecard optimization, documentation, and audit preparedness
From LEED Silver to Platinum, we ensure every project is not only certifiableābut a benchmark of sustainable exemplary.
How LEED Works
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) offers a comprehensive framework for advancing sustainability in the built environment. It addresses critical performance areasāincluding energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, waste management, and indoor environmental qualityāthrough a structured set of credit categories tailored to each rating system.
To achieve LEED certification, a project must first achieved all mandatory prerequisites. Points are then earned by meeting selected credit requirements aligned with the projectās goals and typology. Each submission undergoes a rigorous verification and review process conducted by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). Based on the total points awarded, the project attains one of four certification levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
Certified (40+ points earned)
Silver (50+ points earned)
Gold (60+ points earned)
Platinum (80+ points earned)
LEED Specialized Services Provided by GlobalTech
LEED for Building Design and Construction
Applicable to a diverse range of developments, including commercial towers, high-rise residential buildings, schools, retail spaces, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, data centers, and industrial warehousesāBD+C underscores the importance of integrated design thinking, lifecycle impact reduction, and measurable sustainability outcomes across the following key categories:
Ā Location and Transportation: Encourages site selection that reduces vehicle dependence and supports walkability, transit access, and connectivity.
Ā Sustainable Sites: Focuses on minimizing environmental impact through responsible site design, erosion control, and habitat protection.
Ā Water Efficiency: Promotes conservation through efficient plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems, and water reuse strategies.
Ā Energy and Atmosphere: Optimizes building energy performance, supports renewable energy integration, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Ā Materials and Resources: Encourages responsible sourcing, recycling, reuse, and lifecycle impact reduction of building materials.
Ā Indoor Environmental Quality: Enhances occupant health and comfort through improved air quality, lighting, acoustics, and low-emitting materials.
LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation
New construction or major renovation of buildings that do not primarily serve K-12 educational, retail, data centers, warehouses and distribution centers, hospitality, or healthcare uses. New construction also includes high-rise residential buildings 9 stories or more.
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Development
Buildings that are new construction or major renovation for the exterior shell and core mechanical, electrical, and plumbing units, but not a complete interior fit-out. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell is the appropriate rating system to use if more than 40% of the gross floor area is incomplete at the time of certification.
LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Buildings used to store goods, manufactured products, merchandise, raw materials, or personal belongings, such as self-storage.
LEED BD+C: Schools
Buildings made up of core and ancillary learning spaces on K-12 school grounds. LEED BD+C: Schools may optionally be used for higher education and non-academic buildings on school campuses.
LEED BD+C: Retail
Buildings used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods. Includes both direct customer service areas (showroom) and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
LEED BD+C: Data Centers
Buildings specifically designed and equipped to meet the needs of high density computing equipment such as server racks, used for data storage and processing. LEED BD+C: Data Centers only addresses whole building data centers (greater than 60%).
LEED BD+C: Hospitality
Buildings dedicated to hotels, motels, inns, or other businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food.
LEED BD+C: Healthcare
Hospitals that operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and provide inpatient medical treatment, including acute and long-term care.
LEED BD+C: Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
Single-family homes and multi-family residential buildings of 1 to 3 stories. Projects 3 to 5 stories may choose the Homes rating system that corresponds to the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating.
LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise
Multi-family residential buildings of 4 to 8 occupiable stories above grade. The building must have 50% or more residential space. Buildings near 8 stories can inquire with USGBC about using Midrise or New Construction, if appropriate.
LEED for Residential Design and Construction
is a rating system tailored for single-family homes, multifamily buildings up to three stories, and low-rise residential communities. It promotes high-performance housing that minimizes environmental impact while enhancing occupant health and long-term durability.
LEED for Cities and Communities
is a performance-based certification system that evaluates the sustainability, resilience, and equity of urban areas. It provides local governments, developers, and planners with a structured methodology to measure and improve environmental, social, and economic outcomes at scale.
LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) is a specialized rating system intended for commercial interiors undergoing fit-out or renovation works. The system provides a structured framework for achieving high-performance interior spaces that prioritize health, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
The framework addresses key sustainability parameters including energy efficiency, water conservation, material selection, indoor environmental quality, and construction waste management. It emphasizes the use of low-emitting materials, adaptive reuse strategies, and enhanced occupant well-being to ensure that each design decision contributes to a healthier and more resilient built environment.
To achieve LEED ID+C certification, projects are required to meet all applicable prerequisites and earn points across the defined credit categories. Certification is awarded by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) following a detailed review process, with four levels of achievementāCertified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, our LEED-accredited professionals provide end-to-end support covering feasibility assessment, credit strategy development, documentation, commissioning, and final submission. Our approach ensures that every interior project achieves full compliance with LEED requirements while delivering measurable performance, long-term value, and alignment with global sustainability standards.
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
Interior spaces dedicated to functions other than retail or hospitality.
LEED ID+C: Retail
Interior spaces used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods. Includes both direct customer service areas (showroom) and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
LEED ID+C: Hospitality
Interior spaces dedicated to hotels, motels, inns, or other businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food.
LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) is a dedicated rating system for existing buildings aiming to enhance sustainability performance without undertaking major construction works. The system provides a structured framework for optimizing building operations, improving resource efficiency, and enhancing occupant health and comfort through evidence-based maintenance and management strategies.
The framework addresses critical operational aspects including energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, indoor air quality, green cleaning practices, and sustainable site management. It places emphasis on continuous improvement, data-driven performance tracking, and the implementation of actionable measures that contribute to long-term operational resilience and environmental stewardship.
To achieve LEED O+M certification, projects must comply with all applicable prerequisites and earn points under the defined credit categories. Certification is granted by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) following a detailed evaluation process, with recognition awarded at four levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, our LEED-accredited professionals support clients in aligning their operational procedures with LEED O+M requirements. This includes retro-commissioning, performance modeling, indoor air quality management, and ongoing monitoring protocols. Our approach ensures full compliance with LEED standards while maintaining alignment with regional sustainability frameworks such as Estidama and Trakhees, thereby achieving operational excellence and market leadership.
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
Existing buildings that do not primarily serve K-12 educational, retail, data centers, warehouses and distribution centers, or hospitality uses.
LEED O+M: Retail
Existing buildings used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods. Includes both direct customer service areas (showroom) and preparation or storage areas that support customer<br /> service.
LEED O+M: Schools
Existing buildings made up of core and ancillary learning spaces on K-12 school grounds.
LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND).
LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) is a specialized rating system that integrates principles of smart growth, urbanism, and green building into the design and development of entire communities. It evaluates not just buildings, but the broader contextāstreetscapes, infrastructure, and land useāensuring that neighborhoods are environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically resilient.
At GlobalTech Safety & Environmental Consultancy, we support developers, planners, and municipalities in achieving LEED ND certification through:
- Site Selection & Smart Growth Alignment Guidance on choosing locations that reduce sprawl, preserve natural habitats, and promote transit-oriented development.
- Walkability & Connectivity Optimization Strategies to enhance pedestrian access, multimodal transportation, and community integration.
- Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Management Implementation of low-impact development (LID) techniques and landscape strategies that support ecological resilience.
- Mixed-Use & Affordable Housing Planning Support for inclusive zoning, diverse housing types, and equitable access to amenities.
- LEED ND Scorecard & Documentation Full lifecycle supportāfrom feasibility studies and credit mapping to GBCI submission and audit readiness.
LEED ND: Plan
LEED ND: Plan is a pre-certification pathway under the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, designed specifically for projects in the planning or early design phase. It enables developers, municipalities, and master planners to demonstrate alignment with sustainable development principles before construction beginsāproviding market credibility, regulatory assurance, and stakeholder confidence.
LEED ND: Built Project
LEED ND: Built Project is the full certification pathway under the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, designed for neighborhoods that have completed construction and are ready to demonstrate verified sustainability performance. It evaluates the actual outcomes of land use, infrastructure, and building integrationāensuring that the development delivers on its environmental, social, and economic commitments.



Ā Integrative Process: Promotes early collaboration across disciplines to identify synergies in energy and water systems before design begins.
Ā Innovation: Rewards creative strategies and exemplary performance beyond standard LEED credits.
Ā Regional Priority: Awards bonus points for addressing sustainability issues specific to the projectās geographic location.