The document discusses the risks and truths of sustainable building from the perspective of Hoffman LLC, a sustainable building firm. It outlines Hoffman's mission and experience with sustainable projects. It then lists the "Top 10 Inconvenient Truths" about sustainability, including that sustainability is here to stay, collaboration is key, and ignoring sustainability will hurt companies. The document concludes by listing the "Unlucky 13" sustainability risks contractors may face, such as lack of training, getting involved too late, and believing sustainability must cost more.

1. The Truths and Risks of Sustainable Building Hoffman, LLC Appleton, Wisconsin www.hoffman.net

2. Hoffman’s Mission We make a positive impact on people’s lives and their environment by providing creative ideas and responsible solutions. <established, 1994>

3. Sustainability: Hoffman’s Project Expertise and Experience Hoffman’s mission requires creative, responsible, sustainable project solutions All Hoffman projects are designed to minimum LEED ® silver standards Fifth generation of sustainable buildings 1997-2008 50+ projects with energy modeling and sustainable concepts applied (projects ranging from 3,500 to 1.5 million square feet) 17 LEED ® registered projects 3 platinum, 5 gold, 3 silver, 6 certified

4. “ It’s Not Easy Being Green”

5. Top 10 “Inconvenient Truths” about Sustainability

6. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #1 There is no stopping the “green wave” that is rapidly moving the design and construction industry to more sustainable buildings and higher owner expectations.

7. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #2 Sustainability is not a trend. It will not fade or go away. It is here to stay.

8. LEED ® Initiatives are found in… 55 Cities 11 Counties 8 Towns 22 States 33 Schools 11 Federal Agencies Includes legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies and incentives Source: USGBC

9. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #3 Sustainability is not the thing to do. It’s the RIGHT thing to do.

10. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #4 Bankers that choose to ignore the “green wave” will drown.

11. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #5 The design and construction profession is overrun with “sustainable snake oil salesman”. Don’t buy what they’re selling. Their bite can be deadly.

12. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #6 Bankers who “get it” will stay in the game. The rest will “foul out”.

13. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #7 There are only 4 or 5 of the 69 possible LEED® credits that have the EXCLUSIVE control of the Design Team.

14. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #8 There are only 4 of the 69 possible LEED ® credits that are EXCLUSIVELY controlled by the construction team.

15. Construction Team Exclusive LEED ® Credits Two(2) construction waste management credits Two(2) indoor air quality management plan credits In addition, construction EXCLUSIVELY controls the prerequisite for erosion and sedimentation control.

16. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #9 If the Design Team and Construction Team don’t collaborate at the earliest possible time, be prepared for fumbles, finger-pointing, missed opportunities, suboptimal choices, added costs, delayed schedules, increased claims, disappointed owners, etc., etc., etc.

17. Design Team Exclusive LEED ® Credits Verification of thermal comfort Green power purchase Decision on refrigerants (ozone depletion) Decision about public transportation access and development density

18. “ Inconvenient Truths” TRUTH #10 If you don’t believe truths 1-9, it will prove to be very “inconvenient” for your company.

19. The “Unlucky 13” Sustainability Risk List

20. “ Unlucky 13” Number 1 Contractor doesn’t know owner and architect’s sustainable expectations.

21. “ Unlucky 13” Number 2 Owner and architect only vaguely understand what they expect in a sustainable project.

22. “ Unlucky 13” Number 3 Contractor gets involved too late to adequately affect sustainable means, methods, and monitoring.

23. “ Unlucky 13” Number 4 Contractor “over sells” its sustainable capabilities.

24. “ Unlucky 13” Number 5 Contractor has no in-house “Green Gurus” for company-wide training, construction document evaluation, submittal tracking and compliance, and overall “green-risk management”.

25. “ Unlucky 13” Number 6 Contractor signs a contract that requires LEED ® certification. (Contractor doesn’t understand responsibilities and significance of visible or invisible LEED ® references and performance standards in the construction documents.)

26. “ Unlucky 13” Number 7 Contractor doesn’t have subcontractor “green qualification and monitoring processes” prior to bidding, during subcontractor selection, and subcontractor performance of the work.

27. “ Unlucky 13” Number 8 Contractor doesn’t know capable and approved suppliers for LEED ® qualified materials and systems.

28. “ Unlucky 13” Number 9 Contractor doesn’t know its responsibilities related to coordination and assembly of documents and submittals required for submission to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

29. “ Unlucky 13” Number 10 Contractor’s field staff are not trained to monitor self-performing staff and subcontractors for proper sustainable performance or trained to prepare LEED ® documentation submittals.

30. “ Unlucky 13” Number 11 Contractor sails into the “perfect storm” with a controls subcontractor that doesn’t fully understand how the MEP systems should operate and a commissioning agent that doesn’t know the difference.

31. “ Unlucky 13” Number 12 Contractor is convinced that “green buildings” must cost more.

32. Northland Pines High School | Eagle River, Wisconsin 23% below the national average square-foot cost of $150 for high schools built in 2006 First LEED® gold certified and highest rated public high school in the United States 600 students 250,000 sq. ft.

33. “ Unlucky 13” Number 13 Contractor doesn’t use AGC as a resource for green building education, support, and assistance.