Can the WELL Assessor serve as Project Administrator for the same project?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with approval
• D. Only for Core & Shell

Answer: (B)

Separating roles is essential for objectivity in WELL certification. The Project Administrator handles coordinating the project, gathering documentation, and communicating with the design team, while the WELL Assessor independently reviews the materials, conducts verifications, and issues the certification. If one person held both roles on the same project, it could introduce a real or perceived conflict of interest, making it easier to overlook issues or appear biased in the assessment.

Because of that need for independence, the same individual cannot serve as both the Project Administrator and the WELL Assessor for the same project. They can work closely together, sharing information and coordinating steps, but the roles must be filled by separate people.