CIDIE Certification™
Projects undergoing the CIDIE Standard may pursue two certifications confirming that the priorities of communities and end-users were met during design and post-occupancy. CIDIE Certifications™ communicate to industry leaders, state and local governments, potential building end-users, and other stakeholders that your project is positioned to have a positive social impact.
Create Value with CIDIE
The CIDIE Standard supports meaningful, equitable, and inclusive community-engaged design, helping businesses, organizations, and building owners to:
Enhance end-user satisfaction, improve project quality, and maximize property usage.
Increase property desirability, market rents, and resale values.
Create a stronger sense of community, boosting goodwill and public support for projects.
Demonstrate leadership in social responsibility — a growing requirement in ESG and GRESB reporting, as well as RFP procurements.
Registration and Certification Fees
There is a one-time registration fee for projects pursuing the CIDIE Standard. During registration, projects are assigned a CIDIE Verifier who will provide coaching and guidance during certification pursuits. Registration fees include a one-hour kick-off strategy meeting as well as up to four hours of additional, as-needed coaching.
If you are interested in pursuing CIDIE Certification and would like to discuss our fees, please email info@cidiecertified.com.
CIDIE Administration
The CIDIE Lab is the organization responsible for operating and maintaining the CIDIE Standard, which includes updating and refining standard criteria, convening advisory partners and committees, and promoting the standard for global adoption. CIDIE certification is administered by SEAM, Inc., the owner and operator of the SEAM Standard. SEAM, Inc. works independently from the CIDIE Lab with third-party reviewers to verify project performance across the Standard to ensure rigorous and unbiased certification outcomes.
CIDIE x SEAM is a powerful partnership slated to globally advance more socially mindful buildings, spaces, and communities. CIDIE and SEAM are standalone certification programs that share the goal of advancing socially mindful built environments and communities.SEAM crosswalks are indicated throughout the CIDIE Standard.
