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Include sustainability criteria
in selection of contractors
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Reward contractors that have sustainable building experience
(e.g., pre-qualify them). Consider ways to incentivize contractors
to meet and exceed specifications pertaining to energy efficiency
and sustainability.
Lead: Energy Champion, Architect, M/E/P Engineers
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Specify detailed construction commissioning
activities in contracts
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In particular, ensure that commissioning covers performance
verification in addition to installation and operational verification.
Lead: CSP, Energy Champion, M/E/P Engineers
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If cost cutting is required, consider
life-cycle energy and environmental costs and benefits in
keeping/deleting features
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Use life-cycle costing during design development as a basis
and starting point for these decisions.
Lead: Energy Champion, Owner, Architect, M/E/P Engineers
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Update energy and sustainability
goals |
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This provides updated documentation.
Lead: CSP, Energy Champion
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Use the Design
Intent Tool to record status of performance targets |