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

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

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

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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 )
NAUF wood

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. Contact Info:
John Knibbs