Which Pearl Rating is valid only until construction is complete?

The Pearl Design Rating is valid only until construction is complete because it assesses the sustainability and environmental performance of a building design during its planning and design phases. This rating focuses on ensuring that the design incorporates principles of efficiency and sustainable practices before the physical construction of the building takes place.

Once construction is finalized, the focus shifts to the operational phase of the building's life, warranting the need for a different rating that evaluates how the building performs in use, which is where the Pearl Building Rating and Pearl Operational Rating come into play. The Pearl Community Rating, on the other hand, pertains to a broader scope and evaluates the sustainability of entire communities rather than individual projects. Therefore, the Pearl Design Rating's specificity to the design stage of the construction process defines it as valid only until the project reaches completion.