Track the manufacturer, product line, earliest date of manufacture, latest date of manufacture, and test date or certification period for all furniture that must be compliant.
It is helpful to post signs on the construction site that remind subcontractors to follow the LEED requirements for all low-emitting products. These signs should be in any languages that are spoken on the jobsite.
Typically, the cost premium for this credit is low—if product specifications are made early. On the other hand, if LEED requirements are not bid early in the process, or if you start work on the credit after materials have been ordered, the cost can go up. There can also be an additional soft cost from the contractor for researching and tracking compliant products.
Some general contractors find it easiest to track the ceiling and wall systems as they are ordered. Every time you order products for ceiling and wall systems, input all the necessary information into the tracking sheet or a spreadsheet. This way, you don’t have to spend time going through order forms during project closeout, prior to the construction submittal.
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.
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.
