The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program. LEED v5 updates and strengthens the sustainability standard, providing user-friendly tools for building owners and teams to pursue certification through enhanced technology updates. Facility Executive

Key Focus Areas of LEED v5

LEED v5 emphasizes three main impact areas: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation. Decarbonization accounts for half of all points for LEED v5 certification, targeting emissions reductions across all aspects of the building life cycle, including operations, embodied carbon, refrigerants, and transportation. Quality of life credits focus on human-centric strategies that address the health and well-being of occupants and their communities. Ecological conservation emphasizes strategies that limit environmental degradation and contribute to the restoration of ecosystems.

Implications for Facility Managers

Facility managers play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining LEED v5 certification. The new version introduces assessments as prerequisites focused on climate resilience and human impact. The Climate Resilience Assessment evaluates climate-related hazard risks at the project level, while the Human Impact Assessment evaluates health, equity, and quality of life. These assessments equip projects to conserve and restore ecosystems, mitigate risks, and minimize business disruptions while protecting asset value.

Additionally, LEED v5 requires continuous monitoring of building performance over time, not just at the point of certification. This shift means facility managers must implement systems for ongoing data collection and analysis to ensure compliance with LEED standards. The certification process is expected to take approximately 10 months, emphasizing the need for proactive planning and collaboration among facility management teams. Facilities Dive

Day & Nite All Service: Your Partner in LEED v5 Compliance

Navigating the complexities of LEED v5 requires expertise and a proactive approach to facility management. Day & Nite All Service offers comprehensive solutions to help facility managers meet the stringent requirements of LEED v5. Our services include:

• Regular maintenance and optimization of HVAC systems to ensure energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

• Implementation of advanced monitoring systems for continuous performance tracking.

• Guidance on sustainable practices and materials to reduce embodied carbon.

• Support in conducting Climate Resilience and Human Impact Assessments.

By partnering with Day & Nite All Service, facility managers can confidently pursue LEED v5 certification, ensuring their buildings meet the highest standards of sustainability and occupant well-being.

Conclusion

LEED v5 represents a significant advancement in sustainable building practices, with a strong emphasis on decarbonization, occupant health, and ecological conservation. Facility managers are at the forefront of this transformation, responsible for implementing and maintaining the systems necessary for compliance. With the support of experienced partners like Day & Nite All Service, achieving and sustaining LEED v5 certification becomes a manageable and rewarding endeavor.