Specifications should state explicitly that acoustic materials should not be painted in the field unless recommended by the manufacturer. Painting acoustic materials will generally reduce their acoustic performance.

Run final acoustic calculations for the project and verify that goals are met.

Ensure that all acoustical considerations are included on project drawings and specifications.

Train cleaning and operations staff to maintain atypical fixtures such as waterless urinals, water sensors and other fixtures.

Consider installing permanent water metering for ongoing monitoring of the project’s water use. A sub-metering system can help operations staff detect problems early and facilitate future LEED-EBOM certification.

All Cases

Provide building managers with manuals for all irrigation systems and controls, fixtures and fittings, water-reuse technologies, on-site water treatment systems, and unconventional products.

Selecting mechanical equipment with low noise levels, specifically in the 60 Hz and 125 Hz octave-bands, will reduce the extent of noise mitigation and associated costs needed to reach the acceptable background noise levels.

Meeting the background noise level requirements typically will bring a minimal cost increase due to upgrades in mechanical equipment and calculations. There could be a substantial cost increase if a redesign with upgrades is necessary.

Apply for water-reduction incentives and rebates through municipal water authorities.