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CI-2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse
We are working on a CI project which has a significant amount of reused construction materials and furniture.
Should we include the replacement cost or the actual cost of construction materials and furniture in the total materials budget for the project? There seems to be some confusion over which cost must be included.
Thanks,
Adolfo
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David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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June 24, 2010 - 5:44 pm
You can use the replacement value, rather than the actual value, for reused materials and furniture. Even if the reused or salvaged material cost is less than an equivalent new item, you can use the higher value of the new replacement item, but exclude the cost of labor or shipping.