There is an indirect cost benefit in ensuring that occupants are comfortable and that systems are working correctly, both of which will maximize productivity and efficiency.
Cost will vary depending on the size of the project, number of occupants surveyed, and whether or not adjustments to the system need to be made. Unless you pay for a third-party surveying or post-occupancy evaluation service, there are no direct costs to be incurred beyond the effort and time investment.
There may be some cost impact for implementing the survey, compiling results, and, if necessary, making adjustments per the plan of corrective action. This cost impact is just based on time investment, not capital investment.
Monitoring building systems will help project teams identify areas where the systems are not functioning as designed. Correcting these inefficiencies may provide cost savings that would not otherwise be revealed.
and 3) be as simple as providing programmable thermostats in each HVAC zone. The cost of monitoring systems will vary depending on project size and number of spaces to be monitored.
This is generally a low- or no-cost credit in terms of capital costs. There will be some staff time associated with developing and processing survey results.
Your green cleaning policy and program should be created by in-house staff and vendor representatives familiar with, and responsible for, the process of maintaining the project site. Consequently, there should be minimal cost associated with creating the documentation—other than the time commitment of the personnel involved.
Make sure that contractor-related LEED documentation requirements and activities are in the specifications so that they are accounted for in estimates and bids.
