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Getting Started with VERTIQ

Everything you need to know to start your first LEED certification project.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with VERTIQ in under 5 minutes.

1Create Your Account

Sign up at app.vertiq.net using your email address. Your first project is free, no credit card required.

2Create a New Project

Click "Create Project" and enter your building information:

Project name and location
Building type and gross floor area
LEED v5 BD+C (current supported version)

3Upload Project Documents

Upload your project files for automated analysis:

Drawings (PDF, PNG, JPG)
Supporting documentation (optional)

4Review Results

Navigate through the tabs to review your LEED credit analysis:

Overview: Project summary and scorecard
Credits: Detailed credit-by-credit analysis
Compliance: Real-time requirement checks
Reports: Export-ready documentation

Project Setup

Building Information

Accurate building information is essential for precise LEED credit analysis. Required fields include:

Project Name: Unique identifier for your project
Address: Full street address for location-based credits (LT, SS)
Building Type: Office, Retail, Multifamily, etc.
Gross Floor Area: Total building area in sqft or sqm
Occupancy: Estimated number of regular occupants

LEED Version Selection

VERTIQ currently supports:

LEED v5 BD+C: Building Design & Construction (all credit categories)
LEED v5 ID+C: Interior Design & Construction (experimental - coverage expanding)

Understanding LEED Credits

Credit Categories

LEED credits are organized into the following categories:

Location & Transportation (LT): Site selection and transportation access
Sustainable Sites (SS): Site development and outdoor environment
Water Efficiency (WE): Indoor and outdoor water use
Energy & Atmosphere (EA): Energy performance and renewable energy
Materials & Resources (MR): Building materials and waste management
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ): Indoor air quality and comfort
Innovation (IN): Innovative strategies and exemplary performance
Regional Priority (RP): Location-specific environmental priorities

Certification Levels

LEED certification is achieved based on total points earned:

Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points

Team Collaboration

Inviting Team Members

Collaborate with your team on LEED projects:

Open your project
Click "Share" in the top navigation
Enter team member email addresses
Assign roles (Viewer, Editor, or Admin)

Comments and Feedback

Use the built-in commenting system to discuss specific credits:

Click the comment icon on any credit card
Add your comment or question
Tag team members with @mentions
Mark discussions as resolved when complete

Getting Help

Contact Support

Need assistance? We're here to help!

Email: admin@everpoint.net
Response Time: Typically within 24 hours

Feedback

Help us improve VERTIQ by sharing your feedback:

Report bugs or issues via email
Suggest new features
Share your LEED project success stories

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