Loading exam details…
Loading exam details…
Prepare for USGBC/GBCI BD+C specialty requirements with v4 and v5 timing, candidate-handbook review, sustainable building credit mapping, project scenarios, Prometric scheduling, ID checks, accommodations, and CE maintenance planning.
LEED AP BD+C timing is in transition in 2026. Candidates should choose the correct v4, v5 beta, or standard v5 route before committing to study materials or an exam date.
The BD+C specialty validates LEED project knowledge for building design and construction, with exam content shifting from LEED v4 to LEED v5 in 2026.
USGBC says LEED AP with Specialty v4 registration ends June 24, 2026 and v4 testing ends June 28, 2026.
USGBC says LEED AP with Specialty v5 beta testing runs June 30 through August 31, 2026, with beta registration through August 26, 2026.
The candidate handbook says each LEED AP with Specialty exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions delivered in a 2-hour period.
USGBC says LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours within two years to maintain the credential.
A candidate testing before June 28, 2026 can still be on v4 if registered in time, while candidates entering the beta window need v5-aligned resources and should expect delayed beta score reporting.
The exam rewards candidates who understand how prerequisites, credits, documentation, owner priorities, integrated design, energy, water, materials, site selection, and indoor quality interact on real projects.
LEED APs must maintain the credential with continuing education. Candidates should plan CE tracking alongside exam preparation rather than waiting until after certification.
Use this LEED AP Building Design + Construction exam help page for exam-specific context, then compare the broader online exam help services page or contact HiraEdu if you need a direct handoff. This page stays focused on LEED AP Building Design + Construction while the linked service pages cover broader exam support options.
LEED AP Building Design + Construction is a USGBC/GBCI specialty credential for professionals who work on sustainable building design and construction projects. As of May 14, 2026, USGBC's LEED v5 exam information says the LEED AP with Specialty v4 exam can still be registered for until June 24, 2026 and tested until June 28, 2026, while LEED AP with Specialty v5 beta registration runs from mid-February through August 26, 2026 and beta testing runs from June 30 through August 31, 2026. USGBC notes that v5 beta exams are initially English-only, standalone only, and beta scores are not immediate; final LEED AP with Specialty v5 exams are expected in December 2026. The LEED AP with Specialty candidate handbook says each specialty exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions delivered in a 2-hour period, and USGBC's credential page says LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours within two years to maintain the credential. BD+C preparation should use the current exam version and candidate handbook, then cover LEED process, integrative strategies, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, regional priority, project documentation, credit intents, prerequisites, and rating-system references. HiraEdu supports legitimate preparation with v4 versus v5 path selection, candidate-handbook review, BD+C credit mapping, practice questions, project scenario review, Prometric scheduling checks, Credential Dashboard registration reminders, ID review, accommodations planning, continuing-education strategy, and credential-maintenance follow-up.
As of May 14, 2026, yes if you register in time. USGBC says LEED AP with Specialty v4 registration ends June 24, 2026 and v4 testing ends June 28, 2026.
USGBC says LEED AP with Specialty v5 beta testing runs from June 30 through August 31, 2026, with beta registration through August 26, 2026.
The LEED AP with Specialty candidate handbook says each specialty exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions delivered in a 2-hour period.
Use the current handbook and exam references. Study LEED process, integrative strategies, sites, water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, innovation, regional priority, documentation, prerequisites, and credit intents.
USGBC says LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours within two years to maintain the credential.
Use USGBC's LEED v5 exam information and Credential Dashboard to verify whether your appointment uses v4, v5 beta, or a later v5 exam route.
Build a study grid for LEED process, integrative strategies, location, sites, water, energy, materials, indoor quality, innovation, regional priority, documentation, prerequisites, and credit intents.
Use credit interpretation, project-team decisions, documentation examples, prerequisite checks, energy and water strategies, materials selection, and timed multiple-choice sets.
Check Credential Dashboard registration, Prometric appointment, exam version, legal name, ID, accommodations, beta-score timing, retake policy, CE requirements, and maintenance deadlines.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
FE Civil Engineering
NCEES
View serviceFE Mechanical Engineering
NCEES
View serviceFE Electrical and Computer Engineering
NCEES
View serviceFE Chemical Engineering
NCEES
View serviceFE Environmental Engineering
NCEES
View serviceFE Other Disciplines
NCEES
View service