Best Practices

Streamline documentation and research by taking data gathered from subcontractors via the Environmental Materials Reporting Form and transfer it into a master spreadsheet for all the items being tracked across MR and IEQ credits. (See Documentation Toolkit.) For example, you may need to ask the millwork contractor for certified

The GC functions as the overall quality assurance provider for this credit.

Some projects require materials submittals from contractors as a stipulation of payment to ensure that contractors provide all the needed documentation.

Whenever possible, designate in the construction specifications that contractors use specific product manufacturers that you have verified as suppliers of

Focus on “big ticket” wood items first. Materials like flooring, custom millwork, and framing, if they meet the certified

Implementation of the SWM policy does not require you to attempt compliance with MRc7, MRc8 or MRc9, but since you’ve done part of the work, it may be worth it.

Composting of landscaping waste may also be addressed by the SWM policy if applicable to your building and site.

Goals and procedures for recycling batteries must also be addressed by the SWM Policy.

Develop rapidly renewable procurement recommendations and incorporate the recommendations into a purchasing policy. This will contribute to EBOM MRp1: Sustainable Purchasing Policy.  

Streamline documentation and research by taking data gathered from subcontractors via the Environmental Materials Reporting Form and transfer it into a master spreadsheet for all the items being tracked for each product across MR and IEQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the millworker for rapidly renewable information for MRc6, certified