Transfer all the data collected in the master material tracking spreadsheet to the LEED Online Submittal Template.

It is usually a good idea to do a “mini air flush” (if your project is not attempting EQc3.2) before occupancy to help remove any lingering VOCs from the construction process. This can be as simple as putting industrial sized fans in the window and pumping in fresh air overnight or running the HVAC exhaust on high for a few days. (See EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—Before Occupancy if the team wants to do a full flush-out for an additional LEED point.)

Schedule the application of paints and coatings so that off-gassing does not contaminate other absorptive materials. This is required if projects are attempting EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. For example, do not store or install acoustic ceiling tile before flooring and wall paints are put down, because ceiling tiles will absorb the off-gassing of paint and contaminate the air over a longer time period.

Streamline documentation and research by keeping a master spreadsheet of all the items being tracked for each material across MR and IEQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the millworker for regional information for MRc5, certified wood information for MRc7, and information about coatings installed on-site for EQc4.1. If one spreadsheet collects all the data, it can streamline your documentation, associated research, and help with quality control. (See the Materials Calculator in the Documentation Toolkit.)

Achieving this credit can also help achieve EQc3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy, if your project pursues the air-testing option for this credit. Using low-VOC products improves your odds of passing the air quality tests. 

Low-emitting products can be part of a more comprehensive IAQ management plan, as required for EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan—During Construction. A comprehensive IAQ plan covers all adhesives, sealants, paint, coatings, composite materials, and overall construction best practices protecting air quality.  

Make sure that compliance and coordination with this credit is called out in the IAQ management plan if your project is pursuing EQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—During Construction. 

Develop an outline of all the EQc5 requirements that apply to your project, and confirm that the schematic design accommodates each one. 

Strategies for space planning may include:

Stack common-use areas so that all janitors’ closets are located in the same place on each floor, then run a single exhaust duct vertically through the building for each exhaust fan to tie into.    
Add height to the deck-to-deck elevation to provide extra space above finished ceilings for ductwork.
Locate rooms identified as containing hazardous material adjacent to outside walls to reduce the need for more ductwork. 

Design an adequate space for six-foot entryway systems at all regularly accessed building entries. Evaluate all other building entrances—such as employee and service doors—for high traffic, which may require entryway systems or roll-out mats.