LEED V5: The New Prerequisites
DATE: March 04, 2026
DURATION: 1 hour
TIME: Atlantic 2:00pm – 3:00pm; Eastern 1:00pm – 2:00pm; Central 12:00pm – 1:00pm; Mountain 11:00am – 12:00pm; Pacific 10:00am – 11:00pm
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: ONLINE
Registration will close on March 03, 2026, by 12:00pm ET.
This webinar will be delivered online through Zoom. All registrants will receive information on how to access the event through Zoom and will receive a calendar invite via email 1 day before the event.
Event highlights
LEED v5 represents an evolution in addressing market drivers. With the release of LEED v5, new prerequisites have been introduced across the major rating
systems, BD+C, ID+C, and O+M; these mandatory requirements set a higher standard for building design, construction, and operations. Similar to the optional
credits, these prerequisites are aligned with LEED v5’s three key impact areas: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration. This
session will provide insight into the evolution of prerequisites in LEED and why these news ones are so important for LEED v5 projects. The key changes to existing
prerequisites will also be highlighted. The speakers will draw on their market understanding to provide tips on how best to approach the new requirements on
LEED projects. The session will focus on BD+C, though highlights of ID+C and O+M will be included.
Learning objectives
1. Understand the critical new prerequisites under LEED v5, and how they differ from the earlier versions of LEED.
2. Gain insight into when and how to address the new assessment prerequisites and gain a better understanding of what is required.
3. Discover the new tools and resources to bring consistency to these requirements.
4. Appreciate the benefits of the changes and how best to discuss these with your clients and teams.
Speakers
Adam Stoker, Sustainable infrastructure - City of Calgary
Rebecca Holt, Senior Director of Sustainability - HCMA Architecture + Design
Jason Packer, Director of Sustainable Development - CIMA+
