SEAM Buildings + Interiors (B+I) Certification: Developer
SEAM
Demonstrates expertise in embedding social equity in real estate.
Key Strengths
- Ties social equity metrics to internationally accepted human rights and social science standards
- Scorecard format similar to LEED and WELL makes it familiar to real estate professionals
- Covers the full project lifecycle — design, construction, and operations
- Four certification tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) allow incremental progress
- Requires a SEAM Accredited Professional for Silver and above, ensuring rigor
- Addresses supply chain equity, workforce diversity, and community engagement holistically
Ideal For
This certification is best suited for real estate developers, project owners, and development teams undertaking new construction or major renovations who want to embed social equity into their projects. It is particularly valuable for those working in commercial real estate who seek a credible, third-party verified framework to demonstrate measurable social sustainability commitments to investors, tenants, and communities.
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- Social Equity Assessment Method (SEAM)
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