In response to the need for comprehensive help with the LEED rating systems, BuildingGreen has developed LEEDuser, a new online-based tool. LEEDuser was developed by BuildingGreen with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to assist users of LEED 2009. It serves projects using the five recently launched LEED 2009 rating systems (New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools, Commercial Interiors and Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance).

LEEDuser’s goal is to demystify LEED and facilitate certification while supporting projects in achieving the highest possible environmental goals. The site has diagrammed key aspects of each prerequisite and credit, as well as compiled a checklist of tips and suggestions to help with project certification. Users can also find official LEED credit language, a documentation toolkit with templates, calculators and samples of typical completed LEED submittals are included.

LEEDuser content was created with consultants at YRG Sustainability and a host of other LEED experts and topic-area specialists. These experts have experience on project teams as trainers and as LEED certification reviewers.

LEEDuser is available now in beta release with free registration. In October 2009, it will be offered by subscription at a single-user rate of $15 per month, in addition to other options.