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.

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Create Value with CIDIE

The CIDIE Standard supports meangiful, equitable, and inclusive community-engaged design, helping businesses, organizations, and owners to:  

  • Enhance end-user satisfaction, improve project quality, and maximize property usage, read more here.   

  • 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.

This image depicts fees for CIDIE Certification in a table format: Registration is $2,500, CIDIE Design Certification is $4,750, and CIDIE Experience Certification is $2,250. Total fees range based on certifications pursued between $7,250-$9,500.
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CIDIE x SEAM

The CIDIE Standard is administered by SEAM, Inc., the owner and operator of the SEAM Standard. CIDIE x SEAM is a powerful partnership slated to globally advance equitable, beneficial, and more socially mindful buildings, spaces, and communities. CIDIE and SEAM are standalone certification programs that share the goal of advancing equitable built environments and communities. SEAM crosswalks are indicated throughout the CIDIE Standard.

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