LEEDLEED™ at the Jobsite™ at the JobsiteHow to Stay Ahead of the CurveHow to Stay Ahead of the Curve

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

LEEDLEED™ Requires “Teamwork”™ Requires “Teamwork”

• Get “Buy In” from owner, design team, contractors and subs early in the process.

• Be very clear about the intent of the LEED™ process in design documents and specifications.

• Clearly spell out what is expected from contractors in each specification section as well as in general LEED™ section.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

LEEDLEED™™ Certification Certification

LEED™ certification is a process, not an event!! Understand this from

the onset of the project and you will be able to avoid some of the most

common problems.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

SubmittalsSubmittals

• Submittals can be your best friend or worst enemy on a LEED™ project.

• Contractually requiring that submittals be submitted in acceptable format is critical to success (payment based).

INC

LU

DE

IN S

PE

CS

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

What We Have LearnedWhat We Have Learned

• Waiting until the end of the project to begin thinking about LEED™ requirements is a disaster!!!

• DO NOT BEND THE RULES when it comes to proper LEED™ related submittals. Contractors & subs payments should be based on acceptable submittals and spelled out in contract documents and specs.

• Have orientation for subs at pre-bid meetings so they will understand what will be expected.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

What We Have LearnedWhat We Have Learned

• Have information available to aid subs in making LEED™ friendly materials choices (e.g. regional materials, low emitting materials, rapidly renewable, FSC certified wood).

• Ask suppliers about LEED™ experience. Many claim to have experience but provide little help later.

• Have a LEED™ Champion (GC and design team).• Keep an accurate LEED™ project binder.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

What We Have LearnedWhat We Have Learned

• Do not assume that a LEED™ consultant is qualified simply because they are an engineer or architect.

• LOOK FOR EXPERIECE!!!! Request references from other LEED™ projects.

• Get LEED™ champion involved in the pre-design phase of the project (this can aid in specification and contractual obligations).

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Make Submittal Requirements Make Submittal Requirements Clear!!!Clear!!!

• Provide a sample LEED™ submittal coversheet and forms for contractors/subs to supply accurate product information, costs, etc.

• Tie payment requests to submittal compliance and accuracy.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Specify LEED Submittal ReqtsSpecify LEED Submittal Reqts

• Provide a protocol for LEED™ submittals. This cover sheet should accompany ALL LEED™ submittals and state the credit for which the submittal applies.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Jobsite LEEDJobsite LEED™ Meetings™ Meetings

• Can be held as part of weekly safety or project meetings.

• Assures that contractors/subs that have questions can get answers.

• Allows for evaluation of project from LEED™ progress perspective.

PROGRESS!!

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

LESS IS NOT MORELESS IS NOT MORE

PHOTO’s to Document Progress /

Compliance

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Keep On-Going Keep On-Going DocumentationDocumentation

Co-mingled Construction Waste Management Log

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Communication PortCommunication Port

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Communication PortCommunication Port

• Website developed as a hub for team members to communicate.

• Submittals, notes, photo’s, to do lists, etc. can be conveniently placed on website for easy access by all team members.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Be Prepared; Start EarlyBe Prepared; Start Early

• Think about material suppliers, availability, cost during pre-design phase. Do not wait until the project begins to determine that certified wood is 1500 miles away or shingles have a 6 week lead time.

• Make suppliers aware that the project is a LEED™ project and will require special documentation.

• Make contractors/subs responsible for turning in proper submittals (link to payments).

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Submittal Exhibits for SubsSubmittal Exhibits for Subs

C.L.I. Group, LLC - LEED NC 2.2 PM  

[Project Name]

[Contractor]  

   

Subcontractor Submittal Exhibit Contents

Credit/Prereq C.L.I. LEED Tool

General

Subcontractor Letter

LEED Scorecard

No Smoking Policy

MR2CWM Plan

CWM Recycling Requirements

EQ3IAQ Management Plan

IAQ Flush-out Plan

MR 3-7 Materials Information Sheet

EQ 4Low Emitting Requirements

Low Emitting Information Sheet

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Clear Understanding of Clear Understanding of ObligationsObligations

• All too often, there are misunderstandings because obligations were not spelled out clearly at the project onset.

• On credits such as EQc3.2 (IAQ Mgt. Before Occupancy) determine in advance whether the flush-out or IAQ testing option will be used. Whichever is selected, some thought will be required to assure success (time requirements are often overlooked).

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Pre-Construction MeetingsPre-Construction Meetings

• Contractors that are unfamiliar with LEED™ often fail to realize the importance or cost to the owner. This leads to poor documentation for credits, delays in submittals, improper protocol for submittals, etc.

• The pre-construction meetings should assure that contractors understand and agree to LEED™ requirements and sign agreement of compliance.

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

Stay Involved!!!Stay Involved!!!

• The project LEED™ champion should keep all parties involved throughout the project. For example, the architect or engineers can think their obligations are done when the design is completed. On a LEED™ project, their involvement will be required until project completion.

• Keep credit templates updated as the project progresses. Don’t wait until the end of project!!

C.L.I. Group, LLC 2009

A Clear Understanding…A Clear Understanding…

• Spending the time to provide good information to contractors, answering questions and staying involved throughout the project will help to assure that the owners investment in LEED™ is not wasted.