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GSAS Certifications

GSAS Design & Build

GSAS Design & Build (GSAS-D&B) certification is intended to evaluate the sustainability of newly constructed or majorly renovated buildings, districts and infrastructures. GSAS Design & Build certification process consists of two stages:
Stage 1 obtaining the Provisional Design & Build Certificate in the form of Letter of Conformance (LOC) following the design phase; and,
Stage 2 pursuing the Conformance to Design Audit (CDA) during the construction phase. The successful completion of Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the certification process will qualify the project to obtain the final GSAS Design & Build Certificate.

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Registration Pre-Requisites

All projects seeking GSAS Design & Build certification must appoint an authorized GSAS Service Providers that acquire the following:

GSAS Service Provider License – Design & Build
GSAS-CGP License
GSAS Energy Assessment Certificate

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