Even though LEED Online only asks for 20% of the cut sheets to be uploaded, all material cut sheets should be saved as backup data may be requested of the project during the USGBC’s credit reviews.

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Even though LEED Online only asks for 20% of the cut sheets to be uploaded, all material cut sheets should be saved as backup data may be requested of the project during the USGBC’s credit reviews.

Breaking out specific materials costs (excluding labor) for construction materials is a requirement for LEED MR credits. Some subcontractors prefer not to do this because there are always hidden markups in the materials that subcontractors purchase at who

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Breaking out specific materials costs (excluding labor) for construction materials is a requirement for LEED MR credits. Some subcontractors prefer not to do this because there are always hidden markups in the materials that subcontractors purchase at wholesale. However, contractors can include this markup when breaking out a product’s material cost from installation and labor costs.

Streamline documentation and research by taking data gathered from subs via the Environmental Material Reporting Form and transfer it to a master spreadsheet for all the items being tracked across MR and IEQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the f

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Streamline documentation and research by taking data gathered from subs via the Environmental Material Reporting Form and transfer it to a master spreadsheet for all the items being tracked across MR and IEQ credits. For example, you may need to ask the furniture rep for regional information for MRc5, reuse information for MRc3.2, and information about Greenguard certification for IEQc4.4. If one spreadsheet collects all the data, it can streamline your documentation, associated research, and help with quality control.

Do any necessary additional research on the availability of reused and salvaged furniture before construction begins to ensure that the project earns this credit. If product decisions are made after construction begins, there may be less time to carefully

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Do any necessary additional research on the availability of reused and salvaged furniture before construction begins to ensure that the project earns this credit. If product decisions are made after construction begins, there may be less time to carefully review data sheets and much greater risk of using a noncompliant product.

Include submittal requirements within each targeted construction spec section and add general requirements to the Division 1 bid package. Include a copy of any submittal documents that the contractor may need to fill out.

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Include submittal requirements within each targeted construction spec section and add general requirements to the Division 1 bid package. Include a copy of any submittal documents that the contractor may need to fill out.

Whenever possible, designate in the construction specifications that contractors use specific sources that you have verified as suppliers of reused items. This will help save research time for the contractors.

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Whenever possible, designate in the construction specifications that contractors use specific sources that you have verified as suppliers of reused items. This will help save research time for the contractors.

Analyze the initial cost budget to know what materials the project can target and incorporate LEED requirement language accordingly into construction specs for the specific materials. The contractor will appreciate not having to fill out forms for materia

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Analyze the initial cost budget to know what materials the project can target and incorporate LEED requirement language accordingly into construction specs for the specific materials. The contractor will appreciate not having to fill out forms for materials that are not reused, or that have so little cost value that it is a waste of time. 

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