Construction Documents

There may be a longer lead time for ordering

Some projects require materials submittals from contractors as a stipulation of payment to ensure that contractors provide all the needed documentation.

Carefully review manufacturer data. Don’t pay attention to vague claims such as “Our product will give you a certified wood LEED point” (when it will only contribute to the credit).

Whenever possible, designate in the construction specifications that contractors use specific product manufacturers that you have verified as suppliers of

You will need a letter, cut sheet, or statement from the vendor indicating what kind of

Project contractors, subcontractors, and furniture installers are not required to be

Research specific products and incorporate

Revisit the baseline wood budget as the design evolves to make sure your numbers remain accurate and that you remain on track to achieve your goal for the credit.

Whenever possible, designate in the construction specifications that contractors use specific manufacturers that you have verified as producers of rapidly renewable items. This will help save research time for the contractors.

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