Best Practices

Keep a list of credit-compliant materials used on the project so that O&M staff can purchase these products for future renovations.

Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all the items being tracked for each material across MR and IEQ credits.

Check products for compliance as they are delivered on site.

Post signs at the construction site that remind subcontractors to follow LEED requirements for using urea-formaldehyde-free composite materials and laminating adhesives. (Link to Signage UF)

A LEED consultant or an administrative assistant in the GC’s office may be the best choice for the responsibility of inputting the subcontractors’ tracking forms into the master spreadsheet as they can help cross check product compliance across multiple LEED credits.

As accountability is key to successfully implementing low

Incorporate specific product manufacturers in the specs after researching that their products are credit-compliant. It is helpful to distribute a list of acceptable products at the contractor and subcontractor orientation meetings. See the Documentation Toolkit for an example.

Keep a list of compliant, low-emitting paints and coatings used on the project so that O&M staff can use these products for future renovations.

O&M staff can use the IAQ plan for future renovations.

It is a good idea for the GC to set up a supervisory mechanism, such as designating an