Certification

Certification is a detailed review of your project using the Greenroads Rating System.

What is a "Greenroads Project?"

For certification purposes, note that Greenroads might use a different definition of "project" than you do on your project. The simplest type of Greenroads Project has consistent characteristics throughout the entire project area: all of the segments of the Greenroads Project are connected in some way or share a similar defining feature, such as a centerline or street name.

Some examples are:

• Projects with a single, continuous centerline and clear start and end mileposts
• Bridge projects (and approaches)
• Projects that are completed as a single phase (usually a single contract, bid or RFP).
  

Large or phased projects or capital improvement programs are special cases. These projects are very complex and require a different approach to certification with Greenroads. Complex projects are treated with customized approaches by Greenroads, and certifying these projects involves an initial free consultation with our staff to better understand how we can best score your project in a cost-effective way.

• Projects less than $10 million that are complex (multiple segments, such as a street preservation program) are eligible for bulk discounts at 5 or more projects and at 10 or more projects in one year.
• Projects $10 - $100 million generally need the development of a Certification Plan and a kickoff training session with Greenroads.
• Projects more than $100 million generally need the development of a Certification Plan, some periodic training throughout construction, and an on-call contract with Greenroads throughout the process.

Eligibility

• Complete and document all of the Project Requirements and enough points from Voluntary Credits to achieve a desired award level. 
• Certification is currently only available in the United States.  

What's Included?

1. Preliminary Review (usually 60% design or later - first pass of design documents)
2. Final Review (usually after substantial completion - second pass of design documents, first pass of construction documents)
3. Closeout punchlist (after construction, second pass of all outstanding documents)
4. Introductory presentation on Greenroads (website orientation)
5. Feedback and support from Greenroads staff (some limitations apply)
6. Project team training session(s) for projects above $100 million (session duration and frequency based on project size).
7. Limited logo use throughout the certification process.
8. Certification award if successful.

Fees & Discounts

The minimum fee for certification of any Greenroads Project is $4,995.

If there are multiple segments on your project, each one of those segments might be a Greenroads Project. Please talk to us about a bulk discount or if you have a large and complex project - we can help find a cost-effective way to get certified and will provide you with a reasonable estimate to do so.

In the meantime, you can use this handy calculator to get an estimate of what would be the maximum potential cost of certification. For best results, remember to include all phases of the project, including activities like preloading or grading even if they are part of a separate contract.

We offer a discount of 2% for payment in full on signing of contract. We also offer a membership discount of 10% for all member organizations that contract with us for certification.  The organization directly contracting with Greenroads must be members, subcontractors and joint ventures do not apply.