CMIC PLANROOM EMPLOYMENT OPPS ABOUT US OUR SOLUTIONS YOUR INDUSTRY CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY BLOG CONTACT US LEED VS. WELL BUILDING YOUR PROJECT. OUR PRIORITY.® down LEED VS. WELL | WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Click here to go straight to LEED vs. WELL comparison chart or read up on the background information first (immediately below). Buildings are evolving to make meaningful changes in our built environment. With a global focus on health and wellness from the impacts of COVID-19 and carbon reduction to combat climate change, organizations are raising the standards for construction. Understanding certification opportunities through various accredited organizations can set your next construction project apart from your competitors and attract top talent. Over the last decade, LEED and WELL have gained national recognition for leading the way in modern, responsible buildings and design. LEED is a certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and WELL is managed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). While both four-letters acronyms have similar requirements and standards, the two certifications are very different. WELL Building standards focus on people's health and wellness, while LEED Building standards focus on environmental impact and sustainability. Both LEED and WELL requirements involved healthy, sustainable construction practices and ongoing building operations after a building is turned over. From improved air quality management and sustainable water management to occupant health and wellness, both certifications positively impact the people who live, work and occupy the spaces for the life of the building. So what are some of the key differences between LEED and WELL? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the most widely used green building rating system globally. LEED criteria focus on the building's overall impact on the environment. Key elements of LEED include optimizing energy performance, reducing carbon footprints, preventing pollution and sustainable water management practices, among many other sustainable standards. (NOTE: We celebrated LEED Gold® certification on our new Fond du Lac Corporate Office in early 2020. According to the USGBC LEED Project Directory, the C.D. Smith Corporate Office was the first non-confidentially recognized LEED BD+C: New Construction-v4 Gold Certified building in Wisconsin.) On the other hand, WELL buildings focus on the building's overall impact to human health and well-being. WELL buildings set air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind standards to improve occupants' wellness. WELL sets standards for indoor air quality management, water testing and treatment programs, microbe and mold control, cleaning protocols, access to fitness and nourishment. «•» FAQS LEED VS. WELL CONTACT US GET IN TOUCH «•» DOWNLOAD LEED VS. WELL PDF FOLLOW C.D. SMITH ON SOCIAL #CDSMITH #THINKSAFEWORKSAFE CONTACT US GET IN TOUCH «•» WHAT IS LEED? | Learn more from the video embedded below (courtesy of the U.S. Green Building Council) or by visiting USGBC.ORG/LEED. OUR LEED GOLD® SUSTAINABILITY | Our corporate headquarters represents how we've set the next-generation standard for high-performance building design, construction and operations. Explore sustainability features with a video tour (embedded below) or by visiting cdsmith.com/our-sustainability. LOOK FOR THE WELL HEALTH-SAFETY SEAL | Learn more from the video embedded below (courtesy of IWBI) or by visiting wellhealthsafety.com. WHAT IS THE WELL BUILDING STANDARD®? | The way we design and build our communities can improve quality of life. WELL Building Standard® is a standard of measurement to monitor these features. Go to our WELL BUILDING STANDARD® web page to learn more about advancing health and well-being through our built environments. WELL CERTIFIED PROJECT EXAMPLES | As of July 8, 2021, SECURA Insurance Companies' Corporate Headquarters made it the first insurance company in Wisconsin to earn the WELL Certification, and only the second building in the state to be certified. The first was SSM Health's Beaver Dam Clinic. Achieving WELL Certification for both projects was a collaborative effort among the owners and design architect Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), with C.D. Smith delivering construction management services through project and trade partnerships. Explore more details about these two WELL-Certified projects at the following links: SECURA INSURANCE COMPANIES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS and SSM HEALTH BEAVER DAM CLINIC. CONTACT US GET IN TOUCH YOUR PROJECT. OUR PRIORITY.® | We'd love to hear from you and look forward to learning more for discovering how to build community by connecting you with integrated commercial construction expertise. *** FOLLOW C.D. SMITH ON SOCIAL #CDSMITH #THINKSAFEWORKSAFE WHAT IS LEED? USGBC (U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL) «•» OUR SUSTAINABILITY C.D. SMITH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE OFFICE «•» LOOK FOR THE WELL HEALTH SAFETY SEAL INTERNATIONAL WELL BUILDING INSTITUTE FOLLOW C.D. SMITH ON SOCIAL #CDSMITH #THINKSAFEWORKSAFE CONTACT US GET IN TOUCH Beneath the Hard Hat®, our company press and blog, offers an intimate look at the people and stories that make C.D. Smith Construction. With the latest industry news and project updates, we share insights on the superior spaces we are safely delivering year-round. Our team of technical experts provides useful tips and topics to help plan your next commercial project. SUBSCRIBE TO BENEATH THE HARD HAT® FOR NEWS, INSIGHTS AND UPDATES FROM OUR BLOG C.D. 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