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Construction
theme content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ISSUE issue content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT The contractor should be instructed on the environmental goals of the project. Guidelines should be drawn up and discussed about specific considerations. ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ISSUE issue content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT The contractor should be instructed on the environmental goals of the project. Guidelines should be drawn up and discussed about specific considerations. ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ISSUE issue content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT design element content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT Reduce construction waste during the design stage. Design for common component dimensions. Specify high quality products to minimise rejections. Put in place a plan for on-site sorting of waste. Divert construction waste from the landfill by reusing materials, recycling, and donating waste to non-profit organisations or other organizations that can put the products to use. ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT design element content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ISSUE issue content ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT Develop an indoor air quality management plan before construction begins to minimise or eliminate any excessive indoor pollution problems. ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT ENVIROMENTAL DESIGN ELEMENT
Management
Design Guidelines
The design team can establish and enforce environmental guidelines for construction by doing the following: incorporating guidelines into construction drawings and specifications, and monitoring the contractor.
In some cases, contractors may need education about environmentally preferable practices in order to take advantage of them.
The owner, design team, and contractor should develop collectively a staging plan for the project. Balance contractor’s desire to build efficiently with the owner’s desire for long-term protection of site resources.
Develop specific site protection requirements that the contractor to submit plans for meeting them. Use specific language in the contract and construction documents. Include requirements for site utilization. Designate specific vegetation for protection. Specify requirements for site access. Specify requirements for site clearing and grading. Review stormwater management plan.
Management
Design Guidelines
The design team can establish and enforce environmental guidelines for construction by doing the following: incorporating guidelines into construction drawings and specifications, and monitoring the contractor.
In some cases, contractors may need education about environmentally preferable practices in order to take advantage of them.
The owner, design team, and contractor should develop collectively a staging plan for the project. Balance contractor’s desire to build efficiently with the owner’s desire for long-term protection of site resources.
Develop specific site protection requirements that the contractor to submit plans for meeting them. Use specific language in the contract and construction documents. Include requirements for site utilization. Designate specific vegetation for protection. Specify requirements for site access. Specify requirements for site clearing and grading. Review stormwater management plan.
Waste Management
Site
Materials
Recycle waste products. Consider that 50% of construction waste stream is cardboard and wood and can easily be recycled. Metals can also be recycled.
Provide bins or areas for sorting and recycling. Specify and label bins for each recycled waste stream (i.e. wood, cardboard, steel, plastic).
Contain hazardous and/or toxic materials in one area. Dispose of these materials properly. Avoid ground water contamination over construction period.
Energy
IAQ Management
IAQ Management
Administrative Practices
HVAC System Practices
Source Control Practices
Resource Efficiency