1. MVP Sustainability Green LEED LEED TM and its effect on tile subcontractors

2. The Issue is Sustainability Growing Momentum –Moral –Economic –Political

3. Benefits of a Green Building Environmental Economic –Higher Resale/Lease Value –Lower Operating Costs –Lower Maintenance Costs –Government Incentives Fee Waivers Tax abatements

4. Defining Green Building LEED TM –Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design –USGBC Promotes integrated, whole- building design practices Establishes a common standard of measurement

5. LEED™ Certification Applies to PROJECTS, not to Products or Services Certification is not automatic Attained only after post-construction audit by the USGBC

6. LEED™ Certification Levels - NC LevelPoints Required Certified26-32 Silver33-38 Gold39-51 Platinum52-69

7. LEED-NC New Construction LEED-EB Existing Building LEED-CI Commercial Interiors LEED-CS Core & Shell LEED-S Schools LEED-H Homes LEED-ND Neighborhood Development Current LEED™ Programs

8. LEED™ Point Distribution - NC Area of MeasurementCreditsPoints Sustainable Sites814 Water Efficiency35 Energy & Atmosphere617 Materials & Resources713 Indoor Environmental Quality815 Innovation & Design Process15 Total3369

9. Potential Points Contribution - NC Area of MeasurementCreditPoints Indoor Environmental Quality Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants EQ 4.11 Materials & Resources Recycled Materials -10%MR 4.11 Recycled Materials - 20%MR 4.21 Regional Materials (500 miles) -10%MR 5.11 Regional Materials (500 miles) - 20%MR 5.21

10. LEED™ in Specifications

12. No Government Mandate – YET Many Federal buildings now incorporate LEED requirements States are considering LEED as basis for design of public construction: –California, Oregon –Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey –Pennsylvania, Maryland Mandate for use in Private Construction?

13. General Contractors’ Obligations Communication with Sub-contractors Maintain Documentation –Outline LEED documentation required for submittals –Maintain Project Binder Construction Waste Management –Recycling facilities and training Construction IAQ Management

14. LEED Project Binders Serves as a Template / Format for Submittals Early Credit Verification Enables Early Responsibilities for Documentation & Verification Streamlines Documentation Process at Close-Out

15. Sub Contractors’ Obligations Awareness of any LEED Project Requirements – before bidding Efficient and timely submittal of all necessary documentation for Project Binder Performance on the job site –Provide specified materials –Recycling –IAQ maintenance

16. Recycled Materials Compliance Manufacturer’s Representation

17. Regional Materials Compliance Manufacturer’s Representation

18. Low-VOC Compliance Independent Certification Manufacturer’s Representation

19. Online Support www.laticrete.com/greenguard

20. Sustainability is your Friend Tile and Stone are perfect for this trend Companies that show sensitivity to environmental issues will benefit What can your company do to promote more sustainable construction practices? Like it or not, Green Building and LEED TM is a part of your business future Know expectations pre-bid and be pro-active

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