What is the minimum percentage of gross floor area that must be complete for a...

At least 60% of the project’s gross floor area must be complete for the project to use the New Construction and Major Renovations adaptation. “Complete” generally means that the area is fully designed and constructed within the project scope rather than being left for future tenant development. When less than 40% of the gross floor area is complete, Core and Shell Development is normally the appropriate adaptation. For projects where between 40% and 60% is complete, the team evaluates the applicable rating-system selection provisions and project scope. The 60% threshold ensures that a New Construction certification represents the environmental performance of most of the completed building rather than primarily evaluating an unfinished shell.