GETTING TO GREEN
and
OUT AGAIN
Susan Hildebrand, GSC,LEED AP
Director of Sustainability
Scott Construction Group
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
LEED Credits and Contractor Responsibility
Defining the role of the Contractor
Implementing LEED requirements on the
construction site
Challenges, obstacles, issues for contractors
Cost of implementation
WHY GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS ?
To define “green” and “sustainable” buildings by providing a rating
system by which the design for energy and environmental criteria can
be measured.
Establish a benchmark which buildings can be measured against
REAP
LEED® Leadership in
Environmental and Energy Design
STRATEGIES FOR GREEN BUILDINGS
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Design
CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY
SUSTAINABLE SITES
26
24
CAPP
PreReq
2
Reduced Site Disturbance 5.1 5.2
WATER EFFICIENCY
10
9
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
35
32
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
14
13
2
Construction Waste Mangement to 75%
8
Materials Resources Credits 3.1 - 7 (documentation)
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
15
14
Indoor Air Quality during Construction
1
Indoor Air Quality Building FlushOut
1
4
Low Emitting Materials 4.1 - 4.4 Doumentation
INNOVATION & DESIGN
6
5
1
Exemplary Performance 95 % CWM
REGIONAL PRIORITY
TOTALS
4
3
110
100
5
14
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit
Y
?
N
26
0
0
0
SUSTAINABLE SITES
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PreReq
Construction Activity Pollution Reduction- Reduce Pollution from site activities by controlling soil
erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne duct generation
Design-by Civil Engineer
1
Credit 1
Site Selection - Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce environmental impact
from the location of the bldg. site.
Owner selection
5
Credit 2
Development Density & Community Connectivity Channel developments to urban areas with Location of project will determine
existing infrastructure, protect Greenfields, preserve habitat & natural resources
credit
1
Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment
Location of project will determine
credit
Location of project will determine
credit
6
Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation Access
1
Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation - Bicycle Storage & Change Rooms
Design-Architect
3
Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation - Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Design-Architect/Electrical
2
Credit 4.4 local zoning requirements and provide preferred parking for carpools equal to 10% of the
Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity
Size parking capacity to meet but not exceed
Design - Architect
number of non visiting parking spaces
1
Credit 5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance- Protect or restore habitat
1
Credit 5.2
Reduced Site Disturbance- Development Footprint- Conserve existing natural areas and restore
Design- Civil/Architect
damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity
1
Credit 6.1
Storm water Design-Rate and Quantity - Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows
Design-Mechanical
by managing storm water runoff.
1
Credit 6.2
Storm water Design- Quality Control- Limit disruption of natural water flows by eliminating
storm water runoff, increasing on site filtration and eliminating contaminants
1
Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect - Non-Roof
1
Credit 7.2
1
Design- Civil/Architect
Design-Mechanical
Design - Architect
Heat Island Effect -Roof - Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate and human
Design Architect/Landscape
and wildlife habitat
Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction
Design-Architect/Electrical
LEED 2009
SUSTAINABLE SITES
Pre-Requisite 1
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
REQUIREMENTS
BULLETIN 2002-003-EV Effective May 1, 2002, an Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan is required for all construction activities where the soil is disturbed and
sediment or construction related wastes may be discharged into the City Sewer
system. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan must be submitted as a part of the
building permit application.
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit
Y
?
N
10
0
0
0
2
2
WATER EFFICIENCY
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PreReq Water use reduction -20% Reduction
Design-Mechanical
Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping-Reduce by 50%
Design-Mechanical/Landscape
Credit
Water Efficient Landscaping- No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation
1.2
2
Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
4
Credit
Water use reduction -35% Reduction
3.1
Design-Mechanical/Landscape
Design-Mechanical/Landscape
Design-Mechanical
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credits Y ? N
35
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
0 0 0
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning - Verify and ensure the fundamental
PreReq 1 building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as
Design-Mechanical
intended
PreReq 2
19
Minimum Energy Performance - Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the
base building and systems.
Design-Mechanical
PreReq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Design-Mechanical
Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance
Design-Mechanical
7
Credit 2.1 On Site Renewable Energy
Design-Mechanical
2
Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning
Design-Mechanical
2
Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Design-Mechanical
1
Credit 5.1 Measurement & Verification - Base Building
Design-Mechanical
2
Credit 5.2 Measurement & Verification
Design-Mechanical
2
Credit 6 Green Power
Design-Mechanical
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
14
0 0 0
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
PreReq 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
Design - The building owner is
obligated to include this recycling
area in the building
2
Credit 1.1 Building Re-Use - 75% of existing walls, floors, roof
Design to maintain
1
Credit 1.2 Building Re-Use -100% shell 50% Non shell
Design to maintain
1
Credit 1.3 Maintain 50% of Interior Non Structural elements
Design to maintain
1
Construction Waste Management - Divert 50% from Landfill - Divert construction,
demolition, and land clearing debris from landfill disposal. Redirect recyclable recovered
Credit 2.1
resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect reusable materials to the
appropriate sites
1
Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management - Divert 75% from Landfill as above
1
Credit 3.1 Materials Re-use - 5%
1
Credit 3.2 Materials Re-use - 10%
1
Credit 4.1 building products that incorporate recycled content materials and products in order to
Contractor
Contractor- If involved at the IDP
stage help identify, resource
salvaged, re-used, or refurbished
products
Recycled Content - 7.5% -(Post consumer + 1/2 Post industrial) increase demand for
reduce demand for virgin materials and by-passing energy and greenhouse gas
1
Credit 4.2 Recycled Content - 15% -(Post consumer + 1/2 Post industrial)
1
Credit 5.1 materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby
Contractor- If involved at the IDP
stage, help identify recycled
products for project.
Regional Materials - 10% extracted and manufactured regionally - Increase demand for
Contractor- If involved at the IDP
supporting the regional economy and reducing environmental impacts from transportation stage, help identify regional
materials for project.
1
Credit 5.2 Regional Materials - 20% extracted and manufactured regionally
1
Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Contractor- If involved at the IDP stage,
help identify rapidly renewable products
for project.
1
Credit 7 Certified Wood
Help identify sources for FSC wood
for project
LEED 2009
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Credit 2.1
Credit 2.2
Exemplary Performance
Construction Waste Diversion 50%
Construction Waste Diversion 75%
Construction Waste Diversion 95%
Separation
Documentation
Urban Wood Waste Recyclers New Westminster B.C. Tel (604)523-6010 Fax (604)523-6015
Client - Scott Construction Ltd.
Project - B.C. Housing Project 188 East 1st Avenue Vancouver B.C.
Hauler - Wescan Disposal
Date
5-Nov-2010
12-Nov-2010
17-Nov-2010
22-Nov-2010
24-Nov-2010
Urban
Ticket #
272906
212232
212584
N/A
213141
Load
Grade
3
3
3
3
Waste
KG
3,180
3110
2160
9550
2160
%
Wood
90%
90%
85%
0%
85%
%
%
%
%
%
Price
Metal Cardbaord Concrete Recycled Landfilled Per Tonne
0%
0%
0%
90%
10%
45
0%
0%
0%
90%
10%
45
5%
0%
0%
90%
10%
45
5%
0%
95%
100%
0%
15
5%
0%
0%
90%
10%
45
20160
Total KG Waste Processed
Total KG Recycled
Total KG Landfilled
Total % Recycled
20160
19099
1061
95%
Load Categories at Urban Wood Waste Recyclers
Grade # 1 Recyclable (Clean Wood) 100% recycled
Grade # 2 Recyclable (Commingled) 100% recycled
Grade # 3 Recyclable (Regular) 80 - 100% recycled
Grade # 4 Recyclable (Regular) 40-80% recycled
Grade # 5 Recyclable (Regular) 5 - 40% recycled
Garbage Grade Non Recyclable - Applies to loads where no recovery of recyclables is possible
Tip
Haul
Fee
Rate
143.10 233.00
139.95 233.00
97.20 233.00
403.00
97.20 233.00
Total
376.10
372.95
330.20
403.00
330.20
RECYCLABLE
RECYCLABLE
RECYCLABLE
RECYCLABLE
RECYCLABLE
RECYCLABLE
LEED 2009
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Credit 3.1 and 3.2
Credit 4.1 and 4.2
Credit 5.1 and 5.2
Credit 6
Credit 7
Materials Re-Use
Recycled Materials
Regional Materials
Rapidly Renewable
Certified Wood
DOCUMENTATION COLLECTION
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit
15
Y
?
N
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
0 0 0
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PreReq
Min. IAQ Performance - Establish minimum IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality in
Design - Mechanical
buildings thus contributing to the comfort and well being of occupants
PreReq
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control (ETS) - Prevent exposure of building occupants and
systems to ETS
Owner Declaration Letter
1
Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Design - Mechanical
1
Credit 2 Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
Design - Mechanical
1
Construction IAQ Management Plan - During Construction - Prevent indoor air quality
Credit 3.1 problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the
comfort and well being of construction workers and building occupants
1
Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy
To be determined at the time of
this credit will
1
Low Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants - Reduce the quantity of indoor air
Credit 4.1 contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and
well being of installers and occupants.
To be specified withinn the contract
documents and specifications
1
Low Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings - Reduce the quantity of indoor air
Credit 4.2 contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and
well being of installers and occupants.
To be specified withinn the contract
documents and specifications
1
Credit 4.3 Low Emitting Materials - Flooring
1
Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials - Composite Wood
To be specified withinn the contract
documents and specifications
To be specified withinn the contract
documents and specifications
1
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control - Minimize exposure of building occupants to
Credit 5 hazardous particulates, biological contaminants, and chemical pollutants that adversely
impact air and water quality that adversely impact air quality
Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems- Lighting
1
Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems-Thermal Comfort
Design - Mechanical
1
1
1
Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort - Design
Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort - Verification
Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views - Daylight
Design - Mechanical
Design - Mechanical
Design - Architectural
1
Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views - Views
Design- Architectural
1
Design- Architectural/Mechanical
Design- Electrical
LEED 2009
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Credit 4.1
Credit 4.2
Credit 4.3
Credit 4.4
Low Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants
Low Emitting Materials – Paints & Coatings
Low Emitting Materials – Flooring
Low Emitting Materials - Composite Wood
CONTRACTOR
DOCUMENTATION
COLLECTION AND SITE
VERIFICATION
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit
Y
?
N
6
0
0
0
INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
1
Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design-Exemplary Potable Water Use Reduction
1
Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design-Green Housekeeping
1
Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design-Green Landscape Maintenance
1
Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design
1
Credit 1.5 Innovation & Design
1
Credit
4
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PRE-CON
Supporting
documentation may be
required
Credit 2 LEED Accredited Professional
Y
?
N
REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS
1
Credit 1.1 Regional Priority - Specific
1
Credit 1.2 Regional Priority - Specific
1
Credit 1.3 Regional Priority - Specific
1
Credit 1.4 Regional Priority - Specific
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PRE-CON
Supporting
documentation may be
required
CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST
RISK ASSESSMENT
DEFINING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT TEAM
WHAT ARE THE CONTRACT TERMS
DEFINE INSURANCE COVERAGES
WARRANTY & GUARANTEE RISKS
SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT RISKS
HOLDBACK TERMS
RISK ASSESSMENT
Develop a Green Building Risk Profile
• Identify perceived risks
• Are the risks tied to the performance of other trades, consultants,
Owner?
• Rank the risks and liability
• Develop risk management tools and strategies for each risk
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
Define which party is responsible for administrating the LEED
certification process. Define your responsibilities and level of
participation in achieving the points.
ARCHITECT
ENGINEER
LEED CHAMPION
INDEPENDENT LEED CONSULTANT
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Define responsibility if the project fails to achieve LEED
certification and what sort of damages flow from such a
failure.
Review the language of all the contract documents
 CONTRACT
 SUPPLEMENTARY GC’S
 SPECIFICATIONS
 TENDER DOCUMENTS
 ADDENDA
Keep in mind it is a 3rd party verifier that has not been
involved in the project at all.
INSURANCE AND BONDS
• Currently no surety in Canada is issuing contractor
bonds specific to LEED® Certification
• It is anticipated that by 2012 bonds based on green
building project certification may be required
• The traditional performance bond will not work for
bonding project certification. That will require a
“compliance” bond which may be very new to
contractors and more difficult to obtain
• “Green Contractor’s Insurance” is currently only available
for Pollution and Environmental liabilities
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Confirm that there is adequate insurance coverage,
including professional liability insurance for design
professionals, that takes into account the green nature of
the project
Aquascape Building
St. Charles Building and Code Enforcement
Commissioner Bob Vann said the building is
so uniquely designed only the original
structural engineers have the knowledge to
pinpoint exactly what went wrong. Until
then, no one will be allowed in the building
except to possibly remove some computers
and other necessary work materials..
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE REQUIREMENTS
FOR GREEN PRODUCT

Check warranty and guarantee language
to confirm that new green construction
procedures or installation materials
and/or techniques do not void the
warranty or guarantee for a product

What are the long-term performance
goals and length of warranty issues

Determine if any property
infringements will result from utilizing
new green techniques or equipment and
who is responsible for dealing with any
infringement that may arise

Investigate the availability of green
construction material specified and the
replacement price for such material
PAYMENT RISKS
Address the length of time of inspection and documentation processes
associated with LEED certification in the project construction schedule.
Inspections
Documentation and Submission
Audit and Certification
3-4 weeks in conjunction with Occupancy
4-6 weeks after project completion
18 – 24 months for certification
HOLDBACK TERMS
Commissioning (M&V credit) requirements may result in an additional
holdback period of up to 1 year after substantial completion of the work
If certification of the project is made contractual, final holdback may be
extended by up to 2 years
“As a condition of Substantial Performance the
Corporation will holdback from the applicable progress
payment $100,000 dollars from the Contractor until LEED
Certification has been achieved”
JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
Contractors turning away from LEED
JEAN SORENSEN
correspondent
The construction industry in B.C. and the U.S. is starting to reject the LEED
certification process citing it as too costly and taking too long with too many
uncertainties.
“You can wait up to two years to get certified, the backlog is extraordinary,” said
Helen Goodland, principal of Brantwood Consulting, a green building consultant.
The firm is heading a stakeholders group seeking to find alternatives to achieving
energy efficient buildings and reducing B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per
cent by 2020.
“The industry is quite reasonably rejecting LEED,” she said.
Goodland cited figures for Vancouver, where only 13 per cent of the structures built
to a LEED standard are currently certified.
http://www.joconl.com/article/id49356
LEED to CALGREEN
If all the LEED buildings in the US registered today (35,000)
were net zero it would only equate to 1% reduction in total
energy use of all the existing buildings in the US
LEED buildings themselves are not going to impact the industry
as much as code will
We need to be raising the bar with LEED as well as bringing it
up from behind with building code
Malcolm Lewis CTG Energetics
http://www.planetvarner.com/from-the-internet/leed-vs-newcalifornia-green-building-code/