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TST’s Environmental Certifications Team Leader, Isabela Dib, answers your frequently asked question :

When is the best time to integrate sustainability certification into my project?

The ideal time to consider sustainability certificationis during the projects preliminary phase. Whetherit’s anew construction, an interior space or even an existing building, your project will be prepared according to the requirements of the targeted certification, without having to modify drawings, plans or policies.

What should I consider when choosing the best certification for my project?

The feasibility analysis is the key to determine the certification recommended for your project.
It covers thefollowingaspects:

• Expected results
• Strategies already planned in the project that could facilitate obtaining certifications
• Costs associated with certification

To avoid additional costs, it is advisable to carry out this analysis sooner rather than later.

When should stakeholders be involved in the project certification process?

If possible, right from the start! Projects withan integrated design thatincludes all stakeholders from the pre-concept phase onwards will be rewarded.

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