HOW-TO MANUAL
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- Policy 1: Application Fees
- Policy 2: Application Fee Refund
- Policy 3: Eligibility Criteria
- Policy 4: Online Application Period
- Policy 5: On-Site Verification: Missing Documentation
- Policy 6: On-Site Verification: Additional Verification Costs
- Policy 7: Verification Methodology for Buildings
- Policy 8: Failed Certifications
- Policy 9: Appeals Process
- Policy 10: Payment Period and Late Payments
- Policy 11: Purchase Orders
- Policy 12: Certification Credentials
- Policy 13: Recertification
- Policy 14: Mandatory Quality Assessment of Platinum Level Verifications
- Policy 15: Building Management Change
- Policy 16: Portfolio stream buildings opting for a 4-year certification cycle
- BOMA BEST Policy 17: BOMA BEST non-endorsement
- Policy 18: Respect, Safety and Reasonable Conduct
- Policy 19: Expired or Terminated Certifications
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- How long do I have to complete my verification if I’ve registered my building under BOMA BEST Sustainable 3.0?
- How long will I have access to my BOMA BEST 3.0 online portal account?
- I am registered through the portfolio stream, when am I required to submit my building for the 2023 annual verification sample?
- Are there any changes to BOMA BEST certification eligibility criteria?
- Have the BEST Practices changed?
- Is there a new platform?
- What are the basic differences between BOMA BEST Sustainable 3.0 and 4.0?
- Will my BOMA BEST 3.0 documents be available in the new BOMA BEST Hub?
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- How long is the certification period for buildings registered in the Single Stream?
- Can I view the BOMA BEST Questionnaires before registering a building in the Hub?
- How long do I have to complete the questionnaire after registering my building?
- What is the purpose of the Baseline Practice questions?
- Is there overlap between BOMA BEST Sustainable and BOMA BEST Smart?
- What happens when I create a test building in the Hub?
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- What credit can I apply for in GRESB with my BOMA BEST certification?
- How many GRESB points can I earn using the BOMA BEST Sustainable certification?
- How many GRESB points can I earn using the BOMA BEST Smart certification?
- What certification date should be used for my GRESB submission?
- How can I request a 4-year BOMA BEST certification cycle for my Portfolio?
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- What is the intention behind the release of BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1?
- Will BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 be more intensive than 4.0?
- When can I expect the new field guides?
- How will I know what has changed?
- Are there any changes to the BOMA BEST Baseline Practices?
- What are the new questions included in BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1?
- When will BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 launch and 4.0 close?
- What will happen if I’m not ready to submit for verification by October 11?
- Can I opt to pursue BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 instead of 4.0 if I am due for a recertification this year?
- If I begin work in the BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.0 questionnaire, will it automatically transfer to 4.1 if I have not submitted for verification by the time the program transitions?
- What happens to my BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.0 questionnaire that is already in the verification process?
- I am a part of the portfolio stream, what happens if I submit for verification in January 2025, when will my certification be valid for?
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