Why would smart, passionate, hard-working product manufacturers continue investing in programs that lose money and offer little return? An example of “Sunk-Cost Bias” is when a company continues to invest time, money, and resources to a losing program simply because they have already incurred or sunk a cost that cannot be recouped.
LEED v4.1 Certification
What is LEED v4.1? LEED v4.1 improves energy performance, emphasizes human health, integrative building design, and encourages project teams to go beyond the status quo. LEED v4.1 BD+C updates ASHRAE energy standards, includes energy metrics for both cost and greenhouse gas emissions, and the LEED v4.1 MR credits are more achievable for project teams. Currently, LEED v4.1 BD+C Beta is in progress. What is LEED v4.1 certification? LEED v4.1 certification is the evolution for the design and construction of full buildings focusing on accessibility, the most current standards and real-world project experiences. LEED v4.1 certification improves energy performance to emphasize human health and integrative building design. LEED v4.1 certification encourages project teams to operate beyond the status quo.
LEED v4.1 Certification
Below is a detailed video about LEED v4.1 BD+C Beta, LEED v4.1 ID+C Beta, and LEED v4.1 O+M Beta. What new requirements, benefits, and opportunities exist in the proposed update to the LEED rating system? Watch the video and find out!
LEED v4.1 Resources
For more information about LEED v4.1, please check out the additional resources. The LEED v4.1 resources are updated to keep you aware of revisions to the LEED rating system.
For more information, please visit the USGBC website: https://new.usgbc.org/leed-v41
LEED v4.1 Articles From The Spec Shaman
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On: Sep 22, 2022
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On: Jun 22, 2022
 LEED v4.1 is still in the beta phase and has not officially launched. However, several AEC firms across the country are using LEED v4.1 for current projects. How will LEED v4.1 affect building product manufacturers in the future? Overview of LEED v4.1 |
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On: Feb 4, 2022
 The USGBC has announced the top ten states ranked by LEED certified projects for 2021. In 2021, the top ten states, with the addition of the District of Columbia, certified 1,105 projects and more than 247 million gross square feet under LEED. Did your products get specified in the states listed? |
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On: Sep 22, 2021
 Is your competitor getting more jobs than you? Are you able to attract large numbers of design professionals to your education course to learn about your products? Do you wish your courses generated more leads? There are three methods to increase course participation for your CE course that we will discuss today. |
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On: Aug 25, 2021
 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way building product manufacturers get their products specified. Economic hardships, loss of jobs, remote working practices, and other significant obstacles have challenged manufacturers and their ability to reach decision makers. What strategies should manufacturers use to reach the decision makers? |
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