Determine if each product is compliant with California Section 01350, and document the source of the compliance or certification program. This information is typically compiled by the GC and collected from the subcontractors for all ceiling and wall system products used throughout construction. Although you won’t need to initially submit  all product data sheets (or MSDS) for LEED compliance, the GC should collect and store this documentation in case verification on certain products is requested during the LEED review process. 

Track the product manufacturer, and product name or model number for all gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings.

As part of the project specifications, request monthly reports from GC, and updates at a monthly LEED meeting. This report can be tied to application for payment—no monthly report, no payment—though this is sometimes hard to enforce.

The general contractor should collect appropriate product data sheets, and reporting forms for all ceiling and wall system products (gypsum board, insulation, acoustic ceiling systems, and wall coverings in the interior of the building). Verify that each data sheet provides the proper information for LEED documentation. If it does not, request another form of proof from the manufacturer. 

It is helpful to give subcontractors the following tools:

Hold a separate meeting with the subcontractors to orient them to responsibilities related specifically to their trades.

If no one is assigned to quality assurance for this credit, you could easily fail to achieve the requirements. 

Assign a member of the general contractor’s team to be the overall quality assurance provider for this and other LEED credits. Responsibilities include conducting regular (weekly) reviews of subcontractor product data sheets and updating tracking forms.

The general contractor should hold an orientation meeting to review all LEED-specific issues, including: 

IAQ management;
low-emitting materials; 
environmental material tracking tools; 
and construction waste management. 

The general contractor should consider requiring subcontractors to revise and resubmit any submittals or shop drawings that do not have proper LEED credit documentation. Include this in contractual language.