Green Building Certifications Consulting
for Sustainable Projects
SOCOTEC offers expert green building certifications services for new construction and existing buildings, including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and BREEAM consulting.
With over 20 years of leadership in energy and sustainability consulting, we help our clients achieve green building certifications that enhance value, reduce costs, and ensure compliance. Our experts deliver tailored strategies that make sustainable projects practical, achievable, and impactful.
Our team has contributed to the development of industry codes and rating systems, collaborated with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and provided training to industry professionals worldwide. This expertise means we can anticipate challenges, streamline certification processes, and guide project teams with confidence.
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Green Building Certifications We Help to Deliver
LEED Certification (USGBC Proven Provider)
Over 350 projects certified, with expedited reviews through our exclusive status with the U.S. Green Building Council certification program.
WELL & Fitwel
Supporting healthier, people-focused environments through design and operational practices.
BREEAM
One of only 17 accredited assessors in the U.S., licensed for both new construction and existing buildings.
Additional Programs
ASHRAE, Green Globes, Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, NAHB, HPDC, PHIUS, GRI, and more.
Our Approach to Sustainable Building Certification
At SOCOTEC we provide full-service support throughout the lifecycle of a project, offering both technical expertise and strategic insight. We help teams evaluate goals, identify cost-effective solutions, and integrate sustainable building measures seamlessly into design and construction. This holistic approach ensures that sustainable strategies are practical, effective, and aligned with project goals.
Our services include:
LEED Certification
SOCOTEC has been a leader in LEED since its inception, guiding complex projects such as campuses, multi-building developments, and phased construction. By engaging early in the design process, we support identifying cost-effective paths to seamlessly integrate key components into project development.
We help clients maximize points across energy, water, walls, windows, materials, and site categories. Our team ensures documentation is accurate, complete, and optimized for streamlined reviews, saving both time and resources while delivering measurable sustainability outcomes.
With a strong track record working with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on Credit Interpretation Requests, SOCOTEC holds the distinction of Proven Provider status, granting our clients expedited reviews and direct access to a dedicated USGBC program manager.
Read about the last version of this certification: LEED v5
WELL and Fitwel
Health and well-being are now central to sustainable building practices. At SOCOTEC, we guide our clients through the WELL and Fitwel frameworks by focusing on the intersection of design, operations, and workplace culture. From air quality and lighting to wellness policies and safety protocols, we provide tailored strategies that improve occupant comfort, productivity, and long-term value. Our technical expertise makes these people-centered certifications achievable without unnecessary complexity.
We have played a role on some of the most complex sustainable building initiatives in the U.S. including:
- Discovery Channel Headquarters, New York – WELL Platinum
- 1 Vanderbilt, New York – WELL Core Platinum
- WarnerMedia Headquarters, New York – WELL Gold + Health-Safety
- One Madison Avenue, New York – WELL Core Gold
- Armani Residences, New York – WELL Gold
- Major Financial Institution Headquarters, New York – WELL Gold + Health-Safety, Fitwel
- Brookfield Properties Offices, New York – WELL Gold
- 341 9th Avenue Office Building Renovation, New York – Fitwel Core and Shell
BREEAM
As one of the few U.S. consultancies with accredited BREEAM assessors, we offer our clients unique access to this internationally recognized sustainable building certification. BREEAM evaluates a building’s performance across environmental, social, and economic criteria, helping owners improve efficiency, resilience, and market value while strengthening ESG commitments.
Unlike LEED, which follows U.S.-based standards, BREEAM is rooted in European benchmarks and places stronger emphasis on material emissions testing and product transparency, giving projects a broader, globally aligned perspective on sustainability.
Our Best Green Certification Projects
As an energy and sustainability consultant, we have supported hundreds of building certifications across diverse sectors, with a proven ability to exceed client expectations. Our ability to work across multiple systems ensures that every green certification strategy is tailored to your project’s specific needs.
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