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CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
Many of our business relationships result in projects located outside of the Midwest region. Our credentials are maintained with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying to permit prompt licensing in other areas.
Certification
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD®)
A Professional Designation Recognizing Superior Design Knowledge
Those awarded with the RCDD designation have demonstrated their knowledge in the design, implementation and integration of information transport systems and related infrastructure.
The RCDD status conveys the following:
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A professional designation of excellence |
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A highly regarded status recognized and mandated by many private and state organizations |
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A noted mark of design knowledge valued internationally |
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An indication of experience and knowledge known throughout the ITS industry |
RCDD Standards of Conduct
RCDDs also pledge to uphold the RCDD Standards of Conduct.
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Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct. |
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Enhance the reputation of the BICSI organization and the RCDD program and designation through my actions. |
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Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information entrusted or known to me by virtue of my office, unless disclosure is required by law or agreement. |
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Be accurate and truthful in my dealings with clients and be careful not to misrepresent the quality, availability or ability of my services. |
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Under no circumstances should I make a recommendation misrepresenting or overstating another individual’s qualifications, abilities or accomplishments. |
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Refrain from representing competitors to the public in a disparaging or demeaning manner, but work with them and compete with them in a reasonable and professional manner for the benefit and advancement of our profession. |
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Respect a client’s decision in the selection of competitive services. Continue to offer and provide that client with quality services for as long as is desirable and proper. |
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Serve all members of the public impartially, providing no substandard service based on that individual’s age, race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability or religious belief. |
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Support BICSI’s mission to promote economical, efficient, flexible and safe information transport systems (ITS) and distribution facilities for voice, data, audio, video, security and safety, and other services in commercial and multi-family facilities through the adherence to all relevant codes and laws and BICSI methodologies, where appropriate. |
BICSI has established the Ethics Committee, the Code of Ethics and the RCDD Standards of Conduct to reinforce the BICSI position on the importance of its members exhibiting the highest principles of professional and ethical behavior in the provision of their products and services associated with the information transport systems industry. Adherence to these codes and standards serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity and service of RCDDs. Therefore an adherence to the RCDD Standards of Conduct is mandatory to maintain all BICSI registrations.
Click here for more information on the RCDD designation.
Accreditation
LEED® Green Building Design and Compliance Certification
L'Acquis Consulting Engineers has participated in the LEED® Program since our first engineer became a LEED® accredited professional in 2004.
What is LEED®?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
Why Certify?
LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest performance standards. The LEED plaque is recognized nationwide as proof that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable, and a healthy place to live and work.
LEED-certified buildings:
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• are leading the transformation of the built environment |
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• are built as designed and perform as expected |
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• have lower operating costs and increased asset value |
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• are healthy and comfortable for their occupants |
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• reduce waste sent to landfills |
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• conserve energy and water |
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• reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions |
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• qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities |
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• demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility |
Click here for more information on LEED certification.
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