Sports and Venues Sustainability Coordinator Jade Strauss, LEED GA, details the changes coming to LEED v5 for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.

• Key changes and updates to the standards with v5 (O+M: EB)

• What do know if your venue is looking to certify or re-certify.

• Best practices for maximizing your certification process.

Office Hours on August 21 with Jade Strauss will cover new LEED V5 requirements for Existing Buildings. RSVP, submit a question, and grab the link to the meeting here!

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