1. GETTING TO GREEN and OUT AGAIN
Susan Hildebrand, GSC,LEED AP
Director of Sustainability
Scott Construction Group

2. 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 

3. 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
There is no real true definition of a green building
Green Washing – “ False or exaggerated claims of performance” But do they?

4. LEED® Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design
REAP
LEED® Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design
Also end up with
LEED Compliant LEED Equivalent
LEED Shadow LEAD by LEED
Using LEED as a benchmark but not going through the certification process
Build to LEED Standard

5. STRATEGIES FOR GREEN BUILDINGS
Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy and Atmosphere Materials and Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation & Design
Principal categories

7. CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY
Primary Role – 4%
Secondary Role 11%
With construction waste management becoming norm…….the real only difference is IAQ……on the primary role
Secondary roles are the photo documentation and collecting documentation other than that no real impact.

8. DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
SUSTAINABLE SITES
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY 26
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 existing infrastructure, protect Greenfields, preserve habitat & natural resources
Location of project will determine credit
Credit 3
Brownfield Redevelopment 6
Credit 4.1
Alternative Transportation - Public Transportation Access
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
Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity Size parking capacity to meet but not exceed local zoning requirements and provide preferred parking for carpools equal to 10% of the number of non visiting parking spaces
Design - Architect
Credit 5.1
Reduced Site Disturbance- Protect or restore habitat
Design- Civil/Architect
Credit 5.2
Reduced Site Disturbance- Development Footprint- Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity
Credit 6.1
Storm water Design-Rate and Quantity - Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water runoff.
Design-Mechanical
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
Credit 7.1
Heat Island Effect - Non-Roof
Credit 7.2
Heat Island Effect -Roof - Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat
Design Architect/Landscape
Credit 8
Light Pollution Reduction

9. LEED 2009 SUSTAINABLE SITES
Pre-Requisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
REQUIREMENTS
BULLETIN 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.
CAPP and Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) measures are the activities, practices, devices or combinations thereof put in place to control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust generation
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
Develop a site plan indicating areas of use for site activities showing limits of excavation/laydown areas. Use existing paved areas where possible for storage/staging
Limit greenfield site disturbance as per LEED requirements.
Work within limitations provided during excavation and site activities
Photo Documentation of site limits and activities within

10. DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
WATER EFFICIENCY
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY 10
PreReq
Water use reduction -20% Reduction
Design-Mechanical 2
Credit 1
Water Efficient Landscaping-Reduce by 50%
Design-Mechanical/Landscape
Credit 1.2
Water Efficient Landscaping- No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation
Credit 2
Innovative Wastewater Technologies 4
Credit 3.1
Water use reduction -35% Reduction

11. DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credits Y ? N
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY 35
PreReq 1
Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning - Verify and ensure the fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as intended
Design-Mechanical
PreReq 2
Minimum Energy Performance - Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems.
PreReq 3
Fundamental Refrigerant Management 19
Credit 1
Optimize Energy Performance 7
Credit 2.1
On Site Renewable Energy 2
Credit 3
Enhanced Commissioning
Credit 4
Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1
Credit 5.1
Measurement & Verification - Base Building
Credit 5.2
Measurement & Verification
Credit 6
Green Power
Plans…specifications…..building code
Select right staff for the project based on expertise………

12. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY 14
PreReq 1
Storage & Collection of Recyclables
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
Credit 1.3
Maintain 50% of Interior Non Structural elements
Credit 2.1
Construction Waste Management - Divert 50% from Landfill - Divert construction, demolition, and land clearing debris from landfill disposal. Redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect reusable materials to the appropriate sites
Contractor
Credit 2.2
Construction Waste Management - Divert 75% from Landfill as above
Credit 3.1
Materials Re-use - 5%
Contractor- If involved at the IDP stage help identify, resource salvaged, re-used, or refurbished products
Credit 3.2
Materials Re-use - 10%
Credit 4.1
Recycled Content - 7.5% -(Post consumer + 1/2 Post industrial) increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and by-passing energy and greenhouse gas
Contractor- If involved at the IDP stage, help identify recycled products for project.
Credit 4.2
Recycled Content - 15% -(Post consumer + 1/2 Post industrial)
Credit 5.1
Regional Materials - 10% extracted and manufactured regionally - Increase demand for materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the regional economy and reducing environmental impacts from transportation
Contractor- If involved at the IDP stage, help identify regional materials for project.
Credit 5.2
Regional Materials - 20% extracted and manufactured regionally
Credit 6
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Contractor- If involved at the IDP stage, help identify rapidly renewable products for project.
Credit 7
Certified Wood
Help identify sources for FSC wood for project

13. LEED 2009 MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Credit Construction Waste Diversion 50%
Credit Construction Waste Diversion 75%
Exemplary Performance Construction Waste Diversion 95%
Separation Documentation
No licensed facility in Metro Vancouver
Improper documentation
No end user certification

14. LEED 2009 MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Credit 3.1 and 3.2 Materials Re-Use
Credit 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Materials
Credit 5.1 and 5.2 Regional Materials
Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable
Credit 7 Certified Wood
DOCUMENTATION COLLECTION
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
Provide Total Materials Costs based on Schedule of Values or Default
Coordinate use of specified materials
Collect documentation and regularly update Materials Tracking Sheets
Ensure materials on site are compliant

15. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY 15
PreReq
Min. IAQ Performance - Establish minimum IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings thus contributing to the comfort and well being of occupants
Design - Mechanical
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control (ETS) - Prevent exposure of building occupants and systems to ETS
Owner Declaration Letter 1
Credit 1
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Credit 2
Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
Credit 3.1
Construction IAQ Management Plan - During Construction - Prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well being of construction workers and building occupants
Credit 3.2
Construction IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy
To be determined at the time of this credit will
Credit 4.1
Low Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants - Reduce the quantity of indoor air 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
Credit 4.2
Low Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well being of installers and occupants.
Credit 4.3
Low Emitting Materials - Flooring
Credit 4.4
Low Emitting Materials - Composite Wood
Credit 5
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control - Minimize exposure of building occupants to hazardous particulates, biological contaminants, and chemical pollutants that adversely impact air and water quality that adversely impact air quality
Design- Architectural/Mechanical
Credit 6.1
Controllability of Systems- Lighting
Design- Electrical
Credit 6.2
Controllability of Systems-Thermal Comfort
Credit 7.1
Thermal Comfort - Design
Credit 7.2
Thermal Comfort - Verification
Credit 8.1
Daylight & Views - Daylight
Design - Architectural
Credit 8.2
Daylight & Views - Views
Design- Architectural

16. LEED 2009 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Credit 4.1 Low Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants
Credit 4.2 Low Emitting Materials – Paints & Coatings
Credit 4.3 Low Emitting Materials – Flooring
Credit 4.4 Low Emitting Materials - Composite Wood
CONTRACTOR
DOCUMENTATION COLLECTION AND SITE VERIFICATION

17. INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation 2009
Project Scorecard
Credit Y ? N
INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN / RESPONSIBILTY
PRE-CON 6 1
Credit 1.1
Innovation in Design-Exemplary Potable Water Use Reduction
Supporting documentation may be required
Credit 1.2
Innovation in Design-Green Housekeeping
Credit 1.3
Innovation in Design-Green Landscape Maintenance
Credit 1.4
Innovation in Design
Credit 1.5
Innovation & Design
Credit 2
LEED Accredited Professional
REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS 4
Regional Priority - Specific

18. 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
Before we even get into the ground

19. 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

20. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ARCHITECT ENGINEER LEED CHAMPION
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
There are a number of issues that parties participating in a green building project need to address. Parties that emphasize open communication, clearly define performance expectations, fully examine the risks of a green project, and deal with these issues in their contract are likely to have greater success in avoiding costly dispute resolution or litigation than those who choose to ignore them

21. 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.
Review all the documents with a fine tooth comb. The Consultants typically remove any responsibility for achieving certification from their contracts defaulting it to the Contractor. Financial obligations are typically attached to obtaining certification…….read carefully

22. 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

23. 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..

24. 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
Making sure there are no extended guarantees for product or technology that has not been tested because it is new

25. PAYMENT RISKS
Address the length of time of inspection and documentation processes associated with LEED certification in the project construction schedule.
Inspections weeks in conjunction with Occupancy
Documentation and Submission 4-6 weeks after project completion
Audit and Certification 18 – 24 months for certification
Define/review any line items in the Schedule of Values for Credits or Documentation requirements that will delay progress payments

26. 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”
Can anyone tell me if the consultants or leed coordinator have this is their contract?

27. 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.

28. 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