LEED Implementation January 2015 John Knibbs, LEED AP Construction Management.

Presentation Overview Sustainable Design LEED Diction Design Build Process Key Aspects of LEED Program Take Aways

Sustainable Design Projects + Sustainability Economic Life Cycle Costs Operating Maintenance Social Improving the Quality of Indoor Environment Environmental Low Impact Development

What does the Client Gain from Sustainable Design? Energy Savings 20-70% Verified Performance Lower Life-Cycle Costs Reduced Compliance Burden Waste + Pollution Enhanced Productivity

The Sustainable Design LEED Diction Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design LEED AP Building = Certified People = Accredited

The Sustainable Design LEED Diction LEED Building = High Performance Building Performance Based, Not Prescriptive Based on Consensus Standards ASHRAE, IES, ASTM, Inst. Of Transportation Engineers Green Guard, Green Label Plus, Green Seal LEED ≠ Building Code Agenda pushing Market forward

Design Build Process : Bidding + Proposal Goal Setting Charrette : Starting the LEED Machine Research + Analysis LEED Project Goals Analyze Project Impacts Cost Time Feasibility Flexible LEED Proposal Provide Options

Design Build Process : Schematic Design Design Eco-charrette Water Analysis Energy Calculator Daylighting HVAC Preliminary Material Selections Strategize

Design Build Process : Schematic Design LEED Implementation Plan All activities relating to LEED requirements Design, Construction, Procurement, Submittals, Documentation Outline Integrated Design Process Timeline aligned with construction goals Strategize

Design Build Process : Design Development LEED Checklist Project + Team Specific Roles Responsibilities Timeline Cost Impacts Work in Progress Re-Issued at critical points of Design & Construction Build in Buffer ~ 5% = 3-6 pts

Design Build Process : Design Development LEED Checklist Verify & Validate Decisions made in Schematic Design Finalize Material & Product Selections Integrate LEED into Specs & Drawings Commissioning

Design Build Process : Design Development : Specifications Credits addressed in 3 approaches General Conditions Under Material & Product Sections Direct notes on Drawings Language General Specs – Division 1 “ General Requirements” Thresholds illustrated Division Specific – Divisions 2-10 Minimum Requirements defined Performance + LEED Requirements Specifics without selecting Material Ex. Roofing : SRI = 29

Design Build Process : Construction Documents Cost Estimator Fundamental to engage in process early Life Cycle Costs Understanding of LEED Higher levels of Certification through integrated design Positive + Negative Costs

Design Build Process : Construction Specifications Analyze materials based on requirements Select Manufacturers Submittal Requirements Submittals LEED Compliance Document aka: LEED Contribution Statement

Design Build Process : Construction LEED AP (Construction Team) On-Site Instructor Foreman / QC / Subcontractors Representative Construction Manager/Owner Manufacturer Construction Team + Company

Design Build Process : Construction LEED AP (Construction Team) Data Recipient Synthesize LEED Data Track & Report LEED Documentation Extract data from subs and enter into LEED Letter Templates Update documentation throughout Construction Process Work with Design Team LEED AP Prepares Construction Package

Design Build Process : Construction LEED AP (Construction Team) Trash Police On-Site sort for Diverting Waste Photographer Time Lapse of Construction Process Key SWWWP Indoor Air Quality items Verifier Materials selected are actually being implemented on site Site Reports from Commissioning Agent Gage Tracking Performance throughout

Design Build Process : Construction LEED Notebook Implementation Plan LEED Checklists LEED Timeline Material Information Cut Sheets LEED Compliance Documents Monthly Reports Waste Tracking

Design Build Process : Construction : Early Phases Site Documentation + Opportunities SWPPP Plan (CA) Erosion Control Identify Base Recycling Programs Off Site haulers + Locations IAQ Management Plan SMACNA Guidelines HVAC Protection + Housekeeping Plan During Construction + Pre Occupancy M&V Plan Ongoing Accountability of Energy Consumption over time Commissioning Plan

Design Build Process : Construction : Early Phases Educate field team Design AP + Construction AP New subs / QCs Commander + ROICC Incentives!! Waste Cleanliness Strategize material selections Top 5 : Block, Steel, Concrete, Gypsum Gather supporting Documentation LEED Worksheets

Design Build Process : Construction : Nearing Completion Update LEED Templates Use to track process IAQ Actions Air Quality Testing vs. Two week Flush Out Setting a Schedule for Deliverables Commissioning Report Innovation & Design Credits

Design Build Process : LEED Submittal Design Review Documentation uploaded to LEED Online vs. Sent to LEED AP Final coordination Meeting with Design Team Identify Prerequisites! AP to receive and distribute comments Provide substantial documentation or credits may be denied

Design Build Process : LEED Submittal Construction Review Design + Construction APs meet for group review Clearly address prerequisites with care Supporting Documentation Cut Sheets + LEED Compliance Documents Narratives Written by Construction LEED AP + field team Important to GBCI Review Teams Innovation In Design = collaboration

LEED & BD+C projects Key Aspects Sustainable Sites Parking – BEAP Heat Island Effect – Roof vs. Non-Roof Open Space Stormwater Management

LEED & BD+C projects Key Aspects Water Efficiency Landscaping – ATFP Dual Plumbing – Future Use Flush vs. Flow Base Preferences Maintenance

LEED & BD+C projects Key Aspects Energy & Atmosphere Energy Model = Coordination between all trades Tweaking HVAC system in the field for Optimal Performance Measurement & Verification Ensures efficiency + functionality

LEED & DOD projects Key Aspects Materials + Resources On-Site sort vs. Co-mingle Recycled + Regional Materials Strategize to ensure achievement FSC Lumber COC Certification Camouflaged problem areas

LEED & BD+C projects Key Aspects Indoor Environmental Quality Implement IAQ Plan early and revisit often VOC Limits Cheat sheet for distribution Low Emitting Materials Flat = 50g/L; Non-flat = 100g/L Primer = 100 g/L (GS-11 2008) NAUF wood

LEED & BD+C projects Key Aspects Innovation In Design Exemplary Performance vs. Innovation Waste Diversion Water Efficiency Teams should look to maximize all Credits LEED Publishes a document of previously accepted ID Credits Adaptability / Future Proofing Be Creative

Take Aways Integrated Design Process Start Documentation Early Tight collaboration within a Multidisciplinary Team Whole Systems Thinking Start Documentation Early Educate and Encourage Field Team Not a typical construction project

Take Aways Plan a buffer into the Checklist 5% buffer (3-6 points) Push for Certification over Validation Improve Company Image + Portfolio Stand by your Commitment to Sustainability Post Completion Analysis

Contact Info: John Knibbs Johnknibbs5@gmail.com 619-708-5909