A potential LEED project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, had already begun demolition and some construction activities before a LEED AP was appointed. The extent of the work thus far has been land clearing, excavations and foundations preparation. The APs are now attempting to gauge whether the project is still eligible to target LEED V4 BD&C as some prerequisites will have to be urgently implemented. MRp2 is one of the prerequisites which may create a hurdle for the project.
Excavation construction activities have begun. Ethiopian best practice construction activities were observed but without a Demolition Waste Management Plan written or in place as this is by no means standard (or known) practice in Ethiopia. Would the project meet the prerequisite if the plan was developed now and implemented immediately on site?
The project team is keen to hear thoughts and feedback as this will guide the project's LEED registration process.
Tiffany Beffel
Managing PartnerInnovative Workshop Consulting
LEEDuser Expert
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January 22, 2019 - 3:00 pm
Hi Andre. Based on what you have indicated, I think that it is okay for the plan to be developed at this point in time. Based upon your knowledge of the activities being observed and measures being implemented (which sounds like they were done in alignment with what the plan indicates), even without the formal written document up till now, it should still be acceptable. Unfortunately, the decision to pursue LEED does sometimes happen later in the game, and in some cases, can be too late to pursue, but I think with the description you have provided, it would be acceptable to develop the plan now, formally, for implementation.