Hi there. Does anyone have experience submitting documentation for the Durable Building Credit? My building envelope consultant, who has the contract for the durability credit deliverables, is refusing to review the contractor's Quality Management Plan for compliance with the CSA S478-95 (2007) standard. He says that it's outside his scope of work and in conflict with APEGBC policy. If you've submitted for this credit before, has your consultant signed off on everything as per the LLT? If not, what did you do? If yes, then which consultants did you use? I'd like to know who to hire next time if this does not work out.
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John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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September 17, 2013 - 2:29 pm
I would review the contract. Yes, the building envelope consultant, in my opinion includes all the responsibilities of the credit. This is included in our RFP and contract.
Lilian Seow
PrincipalLSDesignworks @ Vancouver, BC Canada
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November 5, 2013 - 12:07 pm
Hi John
The building envelope consultant is responsible for this Durable Plan credit. What are the deliverables expected from the Construction Management party?
We have been asking for a copy of the Durable Plan and Quality Management Plan from the consultant since below-grade works. We are now at storey 10 (another 16 storeys) and still no news from the consultant.
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
Sustainability ManagerBGIS
LEEDuser Expert
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November 5, 2013 - 1:34 pm
It has been my experience that when a consultant does not truly understand his responsibilities, I will give her/him copies from the Reference guide and of the LEED letter template (LEED-NC or LEED 2009), sometimes even highlighting tasks and responsibilities.
You are correct in the fact that the concept of building durability starts in the design phase. The first requirement is to "Develop and implement a Building Durability Plan" The consultant should be making site visits and reports as construction continues, including reviewing the foundation.
Good luck