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Remodeling Step by Step

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  1. Attend mandatory program training
  2. Register project by filing application form with Minnesota GreenStar
  3. Complete required pre-project testing (radon, energy baseline)
  4. Meet with project team, set project goals, design project and fill out checklist
  5. Submit pre-construction plan review documents per checklist
  6. Correct/amend project scope, plan, checklist and resubmit to Minnesota GreenStar
  7. Minnesota GreenStar approves checklist, plans, and pre-tests and authorizes construction
  8. Obtain a building permit
  9. Begin construction
  10. Pre-drywall - framing and thermal bypass inspection by authorized third-party rater
  11. Complete construction
  12. Final project inspected by authorized third-party verifier
  13. Submit necessary project documentation, test results, and final checklist
  14. Minnesota GreenStar reviews post-project checklist, test results, documentation, and certifies


Pre-Construction Plan Review Meeting

Meet with a Minnesota GreenStar representative before beginning construction to discuss techniques and strategies for the project. During this two hour meeting, selected credits, potential credits and opportunities for improvement will be discussed. Please come prepared with construction documents, plans, an erosion control plan, a waste management plan, and any other documentation necessary before beginning construction.This meeting must happen before construction begins. After plans have been approved construction may begin.