3. The EnviroSolutions program will provide a turn-key
solution for the construction community to achieve all
potential LEED-NC certification credits for diverting
construction waste from the landfill. The ESI program
includes innovative recycling methods and addresses all
of the reporting and documentation required by LEED.
MISSION STATEMENT
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LEED-NC (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design):
The United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) rating system for applying green building standards
to new construction and major renovation projects.
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Program
Description
ESI’s comprehensive program addresses all of the requirements to achieve LEED
credits for diverting construction and demolition waste from the landfill or incinerator.
The program begins with the establishment of diversion goals and the creation of a
Construction Waste Management Plan (CWMP) that describes the recycling methodology for
the project. ESI will then implement innovative recycling methods to achieve the goals in
accordance with the CWMP and provide the attendant documentation required by LEED.
ESI personnel will coordinate the construction waste management efforts with the
project’s LEED®
coordinator throughout the construction process.
The following outline summarizes the features of ESI’s LEED construction waste
management program:
I. Plan meetings to determine LEED®
goals on a project specific basis.
II. Develop a project specific construction and demolition waste management
plan to maximize recycling in a cost-effective manner.
III. Waste management program implementation, including onsite waste
management infrastructure development, employee training and targeted
materials’ management for recovery or reuse of specific materials.
IV. Submit monthly reports and documentation.Templates of these reports
are included in this manual.
V. Innovative waste reuse and recovery initiatives, including ESI’s single-stream
offsite sorting program.
This program manual also includes a description of the current governmental
and institutional initiatives to promote LEED®
certification in the Washington, D.C./Virginia/
Maryland region, helping to keep you abreast of the dynamic demand for LEED compliant
services.
USGBC’s LEED®
Certification
ConstructionWaste Management
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Innovative
Recycling
INNOVATIVE RECYCLING APPROACH
Our company’s ongoing goal is to provide materials recovery services in an
environmentally beneficial manner. Recycling efforts have been advanced by the advent of
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (LEED®
).
This system has promoted the creation of a recovery infrastructure and additional markets for
building materials such as gypsum, carpeting, wood, metal, acoustical tile, plastic, concrete,
and insulation. The LEED benchmark for green building techniques have advanced
rapidly in the National Capitol region, where government projects have lead the way in
adopting these standards for new construction and renovations.
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Recycling
Construction and DemolitionWaste Recovery Facilities
(Single Stream Recovery)
ESI has developed local waste handling facilities to maximize recyclables recovery
for our customers by identifying and processing unsorted waste that contains recyclable
materials. The advent of LEED Green Building requirements has been a catalyst to spur
recycling of building materials. A typical North American commercial construction project
generates up to 2.5 pounds of solid waste per square foot. Thus, the emphasis to
recover building materials has become a high priority amongst government entities and
commercial developers. In an effort to comply with these new guidelines and to reduce
costs, many construction and demolition projects attempt to source separate materials such
as metal and concrete. However, due to the temporary nature of these operations and the
numerous subcontractor firms employed, full compliance with these objectives is difficult to
achieve. Materials that are identified for recycling do not always get segregated and placed
in the designated containers. In addition, the scale of many jobs makes the recovery of many
recyclables unfeasible or uneconomical. Our company delivers these materials to a
secondary processing facility which sorts the loads for recyclable materials through a
combination of automated and manual methods. Materials that are collected include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Brick Concrete Asphalt
Metal (ferrous & non-ferrous) Plastics (1-7) Wood
Dirt Cardboard Carpeting
Gypsum drywall (sheetrock) Ceiling tiles Aggregate products
A recovery report is provided for each load delivered to these facilities, indicating
the percentage of each recovered material present in the load. The weights of the recovered
materials are calculated and added to the totals for the source separated recyclables to
provide an overall recycling rate for a specific project.
Single-Stream Benefits
Minimal space requirement•
(single container for all materials)
Reduce jobsite labor and training•
Eliminate contamination issues•
Maximize landfill diversion rates•
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Recycling
Burgeoning Markets for New Materials
Additional materials are frequently added to the list of recyclable materials in this
region. Some of the recently added materials that are being recovered in this region include
the following:
Carpeting
Over five billion pounds of carpeting are discarded each year in the United States.
In 2002 only 3.8 percent of discarded carpeting was diverted from the landfill, today that
number is over 10 percent. All segregated carpeting, both broadloom and tiles, will be
recovered from the facility and delivered to carpeting recycling facilities for processing into
raw materials that will be utilized in the manufacture of plastics and other synthetic based
products. Some of the products include geohay, which replaces straw bales on construction
sites, ethanol, nylon resins, new carpeting and septic systems. Carpeting may be recovered
through source separation at the site or additionally at a secondary recovery facility.
Acoustical Tiles
Acoustical tiles are collected for remanufacturing of new ceiling tiles. Armstrong
World Industries in Lancaster, PA developed a program in 1999 which has since collected
and recycled over 20 million square feet of acoustical tiles. Ceiling tiles may be collected
and staged for transportation that is provided by Armstrong.
Gypsum Board
Recovered gypsum is collected at secondary recovery facilities where the material is
consolidated and delivered to a gypsum processing facility. There the material is fed into a
processing unit. The paper coating is segregated from the gypsum, metal is removed and the
products are delivered to manufacturing facilities for reuse. The gypsum is used as an
aggregate for concrete products, remanufactured into new gypsum products or used in
agricultural applications.
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ManagementPlan
GREEN BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC
ESI PROJECT NO. 123456
FOR
SUSTAINABLE BUILDERS, LLC
APRIL 2008
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
TEMPLATE
(OFF-SITE RECOVERY METHOD)
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Article I.
DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Section 1.01 General Overview and Purpose
Section 1.02 Site Description
Article II. IDENTIFY TARGET MATERIALS
Section 2.01 Analysis of Job Site Waste Generated
Article III. MEANS AND METHODS TO ACHIEVE 75% DIVERSION
Section 3.01 Waste Reduction
Section 3.02 Separation and Delivery
Section 3.03 On-Site Waste Log
Section 3.04 Location of Recycle Area
Article IV. SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIREMENTS ORIENTATION
Section 4.01 Preconstruction Meetings
Section 4.02 Task Requirements/Documentation
Section 4.03 Clean Up
Article V. MONITORING PROGRESS
Section 5.01 Record Keeping
Section 5.02 Reports
Construction & DemolitionWaste Management Plan Table of Contents
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ConstructionWaste
ManagementPlan
The following plan provides an overview of construction and demolition waste
management practices associated with the construction of the Green Building. This
Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan has been prepared by EnviroSolutions,
Inc. (ESI) exclusively for Sustainable Builders, LLC (Sustainable Builders) for the Green
Building. It has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the contract
specifications and the Unites States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design New Construction Green Building rating system (LEED-NC), version
2.2.
Government policy is to apply sound environmental principals in the design,
construction and use of facilities. As part of the implementation of that policy, Sustainable
Builders shall:
1) Practice efficient waste management when sizing, cutting, and installing
products and materials; and
2) Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from
landfills and incinerators and to facilitate their recycling and reuse. A
minimum of 75 percent by weight of total project solid waste shall be diverted
from the landfill.
Sustainable Builders shall develop and implement a waste management program in
acordance with LEED-NC. The contractor will take a pro-active, responsible role in the
management of construction and demolition waste and require all subcontractors, vendors,
and suppliers to participate in the effort. The contractor will assign a LEED coordinator, who
shall be responsible for instructing workers and overseeing and documenting results of the
Waste Management Plan for this project.
Construction and demolition waste include products of demolition or removal, excess
or unusable construction materials, packaging materials for construction products, and other
materials generated during the construction process but not incorporated into the work. In
the management of waste, consideration shall be given to the availability of viable markets,
the condition of the material, the ability to provide the material in suitable condition and in
a quantity acceptable to available markets, and time constraints imposed by internal project
completion mandates.
Sustainable Builders is responsible for the implementation of any special programs
involving rebates or similar incentives related to recycling of waste. Revenues or other
savings obtained for salvage or recycling accrue to the contractor. Sustainable Builders will
appropriately use permitted firms for recycling, reuse, and disposal to the extent required by
federal, state, and local regulations. Sustainable Builders will provide on-site instruction of
appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvages, reuse and return methods to be used
by all parties at the appropriate stages of this project.
1.01 General Overview and Purpose
I. DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITIONWASTEI. DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITIONWASTE
MANAGEMENT PLANMANAGEMENT PLAN
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This plan is being submitted for construction operations being performed on the
Green Building in Washington, DC. The site is bounded by Environmental Highway 100 to
the West and the Green Proving Grounds property to the North and South. The proposed
disturbed area is approximately 20 acres of a 1,200 acre parcel that is currently owned by the
United States of America.
Sustainable Builders will be responsible for the handling and disposal of
miscellaneous debris that may be encountered throughout the property during development.
The types of job wastes that will be generated are expected to include the following:
Land Clearing Debris Asphalt Concrete
Metal (ferrous) Metal (non-ferrous) Plastic
Wood Gypsum Paper
Carpeting & padding Ceiling tiles Insulation
Cardboad
II. IDENTIFY TARGET MATERIALSII. IDENTIFY TARGET MATERIALS
1.02 Site Description
2.01 Analysis of Job SiteWaste Generated
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First, consideration will be given to salvage for reuse, since little or no reprocessing
is necessary for this method, and less pollution is created when items are reused in their
original form. Reuse, such as sale or donation of waste suitable for reuse, will be considered
on-site by Sustainable Builders and any reuse will be coordinated through the Contracting
Officer for the project.
Waste materials not suitable for reuse, but having value as being recyclable shall be
recycled as described in Section 3.02. Materials with no practical use or economic benefit
shall be disposed of off-site at a landfill or incinerator. Sustainable Builders will set aside
and protect substandard materials and return these materials to the supplier for credit. In
order to minimize substandard materials, Sustainable Builders will inspect all material
deliveries. If Sustainable Builders finds materials that are substandard they will either be
stored on-site until they can be picked up by the supplier or Sustainable Builders will refuse
delivery of the materials. Sustainable Builders will monitor each subcontractor to ensure
that subcontractors are providing accurate measurements of materials in which they are
providing on-site. During the course of the job, Sustainable Builders will continue to seek
ways to eliminate non-recyclable waste from entering the site and to reduce the amount of
waste generated.
III. MEANS AND METHODS TO ACHIEVE 75% DIVERSIONIII. MEANS AND METHODS TO ACHIEVE 75% DIVERSION
3.01 Waste Reduction
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The sorting and separation of debris/wastes will be done off-site by the waste
management company, EnviroSolutions, Inc., at their facility. EnviroSolutions, Inc is a LEED
compliant waste management company that Sustainable Builders intends to employ for the
Green Building project. The primary designation for commingled construction & demolition
debris will be the following:
Curtis Creek Recovery
23 Stahl Point Road
Baltimore,MD 21226
Lorton Landfill
10001 Furnace Road
Lorton,VA 22079
According to the LEED Program, materials that are recovered at the facility include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Drywall Cardboard and Paper
Plastic Carpeting
Wood (unpainted and untreated) Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous)
Aggregate Materials (concrete, asphalt, dirt and other earthen materials)
Sustainable Builders has not yet determined the specific areas where bulk recycling
dumpsters will be located.
3.02 Separation and Delivery
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Estimated types of quantities of waste to be generated:
Estimated Cu.Yds. Estimated # Loads Tons % of Total Waste
COMMINGLED C&D
WASTE
100%
TOTAL 100%
Estimated recyclable yield of the waste that is to be generated:
(Sample)
Recovered Material
Percentage ofWaste
Stream Generated
(percentage)
Total Anticipated Tonnage
to be Diverted from Landfill
Metal 8
Drywall 4
Aggregate Products 41
Wood 16
Carpeting 5
Cardboard and Paper 4
Total RecoverableWaste 78
List of specific materials that will be salvaged for re-sale:
None
List of specific materials that will be salvaged and re-used on the project:
Dimensional Lumber Metal Framing Carpeting
List of specific materials that will be salvaged and stored for reuse on a future project:
Dimensional Lumber Concrete Forms
Metal Framing Nails, bolts, and nuts
List of specific materials that cannot be reused/recycled:
Insulation Painted or Treated Wood Food Waste
Expanded polystyrene packaging Other cross-contaminated items
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Anticipated net cost savings determined by subtracting Sustainable Builders program
management costs and the cost of disposal from the revenue generated by the sale of materials
and the landfill/incinerator cost avoidance:
Sustainable Builders has determined that there is no additional savings to recycling
except for the potential metals rebate, should Sustainable Builders determine that it is
feasible to sort metals onsite. Sustainable Builders is unable to determine these savings at
this time; however their quarterly reports will show how much metal is being recycled. For
the LEED credit, it is only necessary for Sustainable Builders to track how much materials are
being diverted from the landfill.
It is anticipated that ESI will provide dumpsters for all commingled recyclables. All
construction waste will be delivered to ESI’s recovery facility. ESI will then separate these
materials into the correct category (plastic, metals, etc.) at the recovery facility where the
contents will also be weighed and the tonnage figures will be converted into landfill
diversion percentages for the project. The following containers will likely be provided by
ESI:
20 yard dumpsters – For heavier materials, such as concrete and asphalt
30 yard dumpsters – For general construction & demolition waste
Designated areas will be established for construction and demolition recycling.
Recyclables and salvageable waste products will be protected, handled and stored at the site
in a manner that maximizes recovery of identified materials.
Any fluorescent lamps, high intensity discharge lamps and mercury-containing
thermostats removed from the site shall also be recycled. In the event that they are
generated on-site, these materials will be stored in an enclosed recycling container. This
container will be labeled as containing universal waste and the date this waste was first
generated shall be specified on the container. Any broken bulbs will be placed in a vapor
tight container, which will not be reopened prior to disposal.
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The official waste log will be created by ESI and will be updated after each waste
container is transported to the recovery facility. A monthly update will then be created by
ESI for the purpose of keeping an active record of all materials generated and recycled. ESI
will provide a ticket for each container pulled.
The weight ticket will include the following information:
Date•
Work Order Number•
Percentage of Each Material•
Percentage of Waste to the Landfill•
Total Tonnage•
3.03 On-SiteWaste Log
The sorting and separation of debris/wastes will be done off-site by ESI.
Sustainable Builders will provide proper monitoring of waste and dumpster capacity checks.
The monitoring will be done on a daily basis by the designated Sustainable Builders
superintendents and project engineers. The monitoring referred to will consist of
checking to see that the dumpsters are not overloaded and that hazardous materials are not
being dumped into the dumpsters. Since sorting will be conducted off-site, there will be no
actual monitoring to ensure that subcontractors are recycling properly, except to ensure they
are not dumping hazardous material in the containers. Containers and waste bin areas will
be kept neat and clean, and will be monitored for cleanliness.
3.04 Location of Recycle Area
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IV. SUBCONTRACTOR ORIENTATION
Prior to commencement of work for each construction package, Sustainable Builders
will schedule and conduct a meeting with the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed
Waste Management Plan and to develop a mutual understanding to implement this plan.
After contracts are established with subcontractors, each subcontractor will be
delivered a Green Building LEED package. This package will contain general information
about the processes and procedures of the project, including waste management and
recycling. Effort will be made by Sustainable Builders to meet with as many subcontractors
as possible in order for subcontractors to gain information from other subcontractors,
aiding in coordination of the waste management program. Items to be discussed at the
meeting shall include the following:
Summary of LEED•
Target Materials to be Recycled•
Task Requirements•
Documentation of Efforts•
Job Site Clean Up•
Progress Reporting•
Each subcontractor is expected to make sure all of their crews comply with this Waste
Management Plan. Additionally, waste prevention and recycling will be discussed at the
beginning of each subcontractor orientation meeting, safety orientation meetings and week-
ly field meetings.
4.01 Preconstruction Meetings
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A clean site is not only a safe site but makes the visualization of how much waste is
being generated apparent. Subcontractors will be directed to clean their areas of work daily.
Materials not cleaned up will be cleaned at the subcontractor’s expense. Also, each week
the subcontractors will participate in a composite crew for clean-up. The number of work-
ers from each subcontractor in the composite crew will be prorated based on the number of
workers they will have on-site. All hazardous wastes will be segregated for proper handling.
Hazardous wastes and hazardous materials will be handled in accordance with applicable
regulations.
4.03 Clean Up
Each subcontractor will have some uniqueness as it relates to waste management.
However, all subcontractors will have similar requirements for their job site activities for
construction waste management. At each pre-installation meeting, the variances to the task
requirements will be discussed and coordinated to fall within the intent of this plan. The
general tasks for each subcontractor will be as follows:
Additional Materials – Subcontractor input regarding materials that are not listed that•
have the potential to be recycled.
Waste Reduction – Discussion of the proper way to verify that waste has been reduced•
and not shifted. Documentation required from manufacturer/fabricator verifying that
waste is reduced.
4.02 Task Requirements/Documentation
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V. MONITORING REPORTS
Records will be maintained to document the quantity of waste generated; the quantity
of waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and the quantity of waste disposed by
landfill or incinerator. Records will be kept in accordance with the LEED Reference Guide
and using the LEED 2.1 Letter Template. A copy of this template is provided in Appendix I.
Quantities will be measured by weight and will be kept consistent throughout. The
records will list each type of waste separately, noting the disposal or diversion date. The
records will identify the landfill, recycling center, waste processor, or other organization
used to process or receive the solid waste. Explanations will be provided for any waste not
recycled or reused. With each application for payment, Sustainable Builders will submit
updated documentation for solid waste disposal and diversion, and submit manifests, weight
tickets, receipts and invoices specifically identifying the project and waste material. The
official waste log will be created by ESI, and will be submitted monthly for the purpose of
keeping an active record of all materials recycled and the weights for each material and will
be made available to the Contracting Officer.
5.01 Record Keeping
Monthly reports and a final report shall be provided by ESI, and shall include the
following:
Waste Management Audit, indicating percentages, amounts and types of waste•
generated and recovered.
Destination report, indicating the destination of materials generated at the site.•
Weight Tickets, detailing each load as described herein.•
Invoice, detailing all costs associated with the waste management program.•
This information shall be used to complete the LEED 2.1 Letter Template Spreadsheet
(or Final LEED 2.1 Letter Template Spreadsheet in the case of the final report) that includes
the amount (by weight) of recycled and/or salvaged construction and land clearing waste.
The final report will also include the total amount (by weight) of landfill waste and the overall
waste diverted from the landfill. Each report shall include supporting documentation, such
as manifests, weigh tickets, receipts and invoices specifically identifying the project and
waste material.
5.02 Reports
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ESILEED
Reporting
On a monthly basis, ESI will produce a LEED Report detailing the construction and
demolition waste generated within the month.The ESI LEED Report includes the
following:
Construction DemolitionWaste Audit• - indicating amounts and types of waste
generated and recovered
Disposal by Destination report• - indicating the destination of materials
generated at the site
Weight Tickets• - detailing each load that is recycled and the weights of each
material
Invoice• - a detailed document including all costs and transactions associated with
the waste management program
ESI LEED REPORTING
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Construction DemolitionWaste Audit (sample)
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Reporting
Disposal Detail Report by Destination (sample)
ESIWeight Ticket (sample)
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AppendixI.
GovernmentInitiatives
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Federal agencies and local governments have passed legislation and adopted
policies to mandate or incentivize the use of LEED standards in new construction and
major renovation projects. At the current rate that these initiatives are being
promulgated, Green Building will become the standard rather than the exception.
The following list details these policies and legislative initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic
region. The dynamic world of Green Building presents LEED-related legislative
developments on a frequent basis. The following information is accurate through the
publication date of this document. Please see Appendix 2, Additional Resources, for
the latest updates in LEED-related developments.
State and Local Governmental Initiatives (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Jurisdiction Legislative Initiative
State of Maryland All new state buildings, and major renovations of existing
state buildings, that are 7,500 square feet or greater
(including university building projects) must meet the LEED
Silver standard; 2) beginning July 2009, all new K-12 public
schools must meet the LEED Silver standard.
Baltimore County, MD On June 5, 2006, the County Council passed Bill # 85-06 that
gives a county property tax credit to any commercial building
that achieves LEED for New Construction Silver certification.
The duration of the tax credit is for ten consecutive years.
Baltimore City, MD On August 14, 2007, Mayor Dixon signed into law Council Bill
07-0602 amending the Baltimore City Revised Code to require
all city and city-funded projects greater than 10,000 square
feet budgeted or permitted before July 1, 2009 to achieve a
minimum of LEED Certified of the appropriate LEED
Rating System. All city and city-funded buildings greater than
10,000 square feet budgeted for FY 2010 or permitted after
July 1, 2009 will be required to earn a minimum of LEED Silver
certification. The building official is directed to deny
occupancy permits and certificates of completion for
noncompliant projects. Successful achievement of energy
and environmental design standards deemed by the city
building official to be equivalent to the minimum required
levels of LEED are in compliance with this code.
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State and Local Governmental Initiatives (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Jurisdiction Legislative Initiative
Prince George’s County,
MD
January 2008, the County Executive signs order to establish
incentives for both new and existing private commercial
buildings to achieve LEED Silver rating.
Howard County, MD On July 30, 2007, Howard County passed Bill #47-2008,
requiring all civic construction (new construction, major
renovation and core and shell) to achieve LEED Silver. Private
construction greater than 50,000 squared feet is required to
achieve LEED certification. Projects seeking LEED Gold or
Platinum enjoy expedited permitting. On the same day, Bill
#49-2007 established a tax credit against taxes imposed on
LEED-NC and LEED-CS certified buildings for five years: 25
percent for LEED Silver, 50 percent for LEED Gold and 75
percent for LEED Platinum. County tax credits for buildings
certified under LEED for Existing Buildings extend for three
years: 10 percent for LEED Silver, 25 percent for LEED Gold
and 50 percent for LEED Platinum. These tax credits will be
available for tax years beginning after June 30, 2008.
Montgomery County, MD On November 28, 2006, the County Council approved
Bill #17-06 requiring publicly-financed buildings of at least
10,000 square feet gross floor area to achieve LEED Silver or
an equivalent standard. Private-sector, non-residential or
multi-family residential buildings of at least 10,000 square
feet gross floor area are required to achieve LEED Certified
or an equivalent standard.
Annapolis, MD In January 2008, the County Executive passed a bill to require
all new construction and major renovations to achieve LEED
certification, including single family homes, commercial and
public projects.
Laurel, MD January 2008, the County Executive signs order to establish
incentives for both new and existing private commercial
buildings to achieve LEED Silver rating.
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GovernmentInitiatives
State and Local Governmental Initiatives (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Jurisdiction Legislative Initiative
Commonwealth of VA On April 5, 2007 Gov.Tim Kaine signed Executive Order #48,
“Energy Efficiency in State Government,” which sets out to
reduce non-renewable energy purchases and increase overall
energy savings. As part of instituting the energy saving goals,
the order instructs all state agencies and institutions
constructing state-owned facilities over 5,000 gross square
feet in size, and renovations of such buildings valued at 50
percent of the assessed building value shall be designed and
constructed consistent with the energy performance
standards at least as stringent as LEED or EPA’s Energy Star
rating. In addition, the order instructs the Commonwealth to
encourage the private sector to adopt energy-efficient
building standards by giving preference when leasing
facilities for state use to facilities meeting LEED or Energy
Star.
Alexandria City,VA The City’s Department of General Services developed a
Green Building Policy which was adopted by the City Man-
ager in February 2004. The policy established procedures for
analyzing LEED feasibility for facilities 5,000 square feet or
greater, outlined staff resource and training goals, and it
identified program participation opportunities, including
Energy Star, Rebuild America, and the USGBC.
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State and Local Governmental Initiatives (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Jurisdiction Legislative Initiative
Arlington County,VA Arlington County’s Green Building Incentive Program,
adopted in 1999 and expanded in 2003, allows commercial
projects and private developments earning LEED Silver
certification to develop sites at a higher density than
conventional projects. All site plan applications for
commercial projects are required to include a LEED
Scorecard and have a LEED Accredited Professional on the
project team regardless of whether or not the project intends
to seek LEED certification. All projects must contribute to a
green building fund for county-wide education and outreach
activities. The contribution is refunded if projects earn LEED
certification. Arlington County sponsors a voluntary green
home program that encourages builders of new single-family
homes to incorporate energy efficient and other green
building components in their projects. The County offers
“front-of-the-line” plan review, site signs, and publicity to
program participants who achieve a given number of points
as outlined by Arlington’s Green Home Choice program.
Washington, DC On December 5, 2006 the Washington, DC City Council
passed Bill # B16-0515 requiring publicly-owned,
non-residential, commercial projects to achieve either LEED
for New Construction or LEED for Core and Shell Silver
certification. After the Summer of 2007 new public schools
will be required to achieve LEED for schools’ certification or
an equivalent schools rating system that requires
commissioning. In 2008, each tenant of a commercial
building that improves a District-owned space of 30,000
square feet or more will be required to achieve LEED for
Commercial Interiors certification.
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State and Local Governmental Initiatives (Mid-Atlantic Region)
Jurisdiction Legislative Initiative
Washington, DC
(Continued)
In 2009, all new construction or major renovations to
non-residential, private buildings 50,000 square feet or more
must submit a green building checklist outlining green
features that will be pursued. After 2012, non-residential and
post-secondary educational facilities shall achieve LEED for
New Construction or LEED for Core and Shell certification.
Bill #B16-0515 also called on the Mayor to establish an
incentive program for private residential and commercial
buildings. Incentives will include an expedited permit review
and may also include grants. The mayor will also establish a
Green Building Fund for technical assistance and
monitoring of green buildings, education, and incentive
funding for private buildings.
Federal Initiatives
The following federal agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding to adopt
LEED guidelines for all new construction projects and new space that they intend to
occupy:
NASA Department of Agriculture
Department of Defense
Army, Air Force, Navy
Department of Energy
Department of Health and
Human Services
Department of Interior
Department of State
Environmental Protection
Agency
General Services
Administration
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AppendixII.
GreenBuildingResources
The following references provide up-to-date information regarding the latest developments
in the Green Building Industry:
U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
This is the premier web site for Green Building information. Download the latest copies of all
LEED rating systems and search for LEED-registered and LEED-certified projects.
USGBC, Baltimore Regional Chapter
www.usgbcbalt.org
USGBC, National Capitol Chapter Regional Chapter
www.usgbcncr.org
Green Building Initiative
www. thegbi.org
This is the web site for the Green Globes rating system, an alternative to LEED certification.
iGreenBuild
www.igreenbuild.com
Provides an overview of the business and product side of Green Building
The Green Guide for Healthcare
www.gghc.org
The Green Guide for Health Care is a best practices guide for healthy and sustainable build-
ing design, construction, and operations for the healthcare industry.
EnviroSolutions, Inc.
www.esiwaste.com
GREEN BUILDING RESOURCES
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AppendixIII.
ESILEEDProjects
ESI LEED PROJECTS
The Pentagon Renovation
10-year project•
12,000 roll-off loads•
100,000 tons•
Largest Federal Building•
Contractor(s):
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
LVI Services, Inc.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
8-year Project•
6,000 loads•
40,000 tons•
Contractor(s):
Grunley Construction Company Inc.
Southern Insulation
Herbert C. Hoover
Department of Commerce Building
13-year Project•
9,000 loads•
60,000 tons•
Contractor(s):
Hudak Construction Services Inc.
Grunley Construction Company Inc.
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AppendixIII.
ESILEEDProjects
ESI LEED PROJECTS
Harry S.Truman
State Department Building Demolition
6-year project•
6,000 loads•
50,000 tons•
Third Largest Federal Building•
Contractor(s):
Hudak Construction Services Inc.
Grunley Construction Company Inc.
Andrews Air Force Base Housing
5-year Project•
3,000 loads•
15,000 tons•
Contractor(s):
Clark Realty Builders, LLC
Maritime Intelligence Center
2-year project•
500 loads•
2,500 tons•
Contractor(s):
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
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AppendixIII.
ESILEEDProjects
ESI LEED PROJECTS
Fort Belvoir - New Campus East
5-year project•
3,000 loads•
15,000 tons•
Contractor(s):
Clark/Balfour Beatty - NCE A Joint Venture
700 Sixth Street
2-year project•
500 loads•
2,500 tons•
Contractor(s):
Balfour Beatty Construction
Social Security Building
3-year project•
500 loads•
2,500 tons•
Contractor(s):
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
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