Provide clear construction drawings, specifications, commissioning reports and operations manuals so that operations staff can refer to them during building operations.
Sequence building construction to minimize the exposure of organic materials such as plywood and framing lumber to moisture and weather. Be sure to enclose the building envelope as soon as practicable, and inspect for proper weather and water proofing.
Enabling coordination and early communication among the general contractor, the subcontractors, and the design team can minimize scheduling delays as well as push-back from subcontractors.
It is helpful to discuss potential changes early in lease negotiation so that building management has time to decide on and implement needed changes by the time your CI project is complete.
If Option 2 paths are not applicable to your building, discuss the possibility of retrofitting and completing renovations to incorporate applicable changes, particularly if the owner already has renovations or maintenance scheduled. Target easy-to-implement points like flushometers, faucet aerators, reflective roof specifications, and irrigation updating strategies.
Often building management establishes programs and green building strategies to make the building more attractive to tenants. Common strategies pursued in Path 12 include better outside air, base-building controls, BMS systems or composting practices, or an exceptional transportation management plan.
Identify energy sources that make the most sense given your project’s geographical location and climate zone and, if possible, work with the building to install appropriate renewable energy sources onsite—usually photovoltaic panels on the roof.
If projects can show that the reduction in water use in the building is 40% over the baseline, a point can be earned under SSc1, Path 12: Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance.
