1. The Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers Implementing Your Green Building Goals and Mandates Alison Kinn Bennett US EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program OFEE Environmental Symposium May 3, 2006

2. Today’s Discussion...  Federal Green Building Mandates  EPA Guidelines and best practices  Voluntary Standards  The Tool Bringing it All Together: Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers  Expansion Plans and Opportunities

3. The Federal EPP Mandate Agencies shall: procure and use environmentally preferable products and services andprocure and use environmentally preferable products and services and implement cost-effective procurement preference programsimplement cost-effective procurement preference programs EP products and services: have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment...have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment... considers impacts throughout the lifecycleconsiders impacts throughout the lifecycle —Executive Order 13101, September 16, 1998

4. Federal Green Building Goals and Mandates  Greening of Government Executive Orders  EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines  ENERGY STAR & DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Efficiency Recommendations  EPACT 2005  USDA Biobased Purchasing Program  Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings MOU

5. EPA’s Green Building ‘Best Practices’ www.epa.gov/greenbuilding  Media-Focused Energy Energy Water Water Waste Waste Materials Materials Indoor Environments Indoor Environments  Sector-Based Homes Offices Schools Laboratories Federal Facilities

6.  ASTM E6.71 General Principles of Sustainability General Principles of Sustainability Data Collection for Assessing Sustainability of Building Products Data Collection for Assessing Sustainability of Building Products Green Roof Systems, Earthen Materials Green Roof Systems, Earthen Materials Reporting Sustainability of Buildings (draft) Reporting Sustainability of Buildings (draft) Labeling Environmentally Preferable Products (draft) Labeling Environmentally Preferable Products (draft) Symposium April 2007 Symposium April 2007  Product Specific  GreenSeal, SCS, FSC, NSF, BIFMA  Whole Building Rating Systems State and Local, USGBC LEED, GBI Green Globes State and Local, USGBC LEED, GBI Green Globes The Power of Standards

7. The Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers  Brought to you by… EPA EPA Office of the Federal Environmental Executive Office of the Federal Environmental Executive Interagency Sustainability Working Group Interagency Sustainability Working Group National Inst of Building Sciences -- Whole Building Design Guide - www.wbdg.org National Inst of Building Sciences -- Whole Building Design Guide - www.wbdg.orgwww.wbdg.org http://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org

8. CSI MasterFormat TM (1995) Update to v2004 – 50 Division format coming soon!  1 - General Requirements  2 - Site Construction  3 - Concrete  4 - Masonry  5 - Metals  6 - Wood and Plastics  7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection  8 - Doors and Windows  9 - Finishes  10 - Specialties  11 - Equipment  12 - Furnishings  13 - Special Construction  14 - Conveying Systems  15 - Mechanical  16 - Electrical

9. CSI Principles for Green Specifications August 2003  Integrate green attributes  The environment is like all other “health, safety and welfare” issues  Rely on consensus standards to define green

10. SECTION 17010 – Gizmo SPECIFIER NOTE: resource management: Mining raw materials for gizmos produces soil erosion, pollutant runoff, and habitat loss. Adhesives for gizmos are typically derived from petrochemicals. Manufacturing of gizmos is considered energy intensive; however, there have been some energy efficiency improvements in recent years. Gizmos containing recycled glass are available. toxicity/IEQ: VOCs may be emitted from gizmo adhesives during the curing process. performance: Gizmos are extremely durable and require little maintenance. Performance is comparable for green methods and standard methods.

11. 1.2 Submittals Biobased / Recycled / Local Material / Sustainable Forestry / Energy-Efficiency/ O&M Manuals a. Indicate type of biobased material in product and biobased content. b. Indicate relative dollar value of biobased content product to total dollar value of product included in project. 1.3 Quality Assurance 1. ASTM standards for formaldehyde and VOC emissions 2. Third-party Certification programs SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 1 -- GENERAL

12. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS SPECIFIER NOTE: US-EPA CPG recommends gizmos fabricated from 20 percent post-consumer content for steel and 100 percent post-consumer content for PET plastic. LEED v2.2 requires 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for one point and 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for two points. Green Globes US also provides points for reused building materials and components and for building materials with recycled content. Verify with manufacturer for product availability and recycled content. 1.Recycled Content: a. steel: Minimum [20] [xxxx] percent post-consumer content.

13. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 SITE ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES A. Indoor Air Quality: 1.Temporary ventilation: Ventilate gizmos prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues. Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degree F maximum continuously for minimum 72 hours. B.Resource Management: 1.Verify gizmo is properly installed, connected, and adjusted. Verify that gizmo is operating as specified. 2.Coordinate with manufacturer for [maintenance agreement] [take-back program] [green lease] of gizmo.

14. Division 1 - General Requirements  01100 - Summary  01300 - Administrative Requirements  01351 - Waste Management  01353 - Noise & Acoustics Management  01354 – Environmental Management  01400 - Quality Control  01411 – Environmental Regulatory Requirements  01421 – Environmental References  01500 – Construction Facilities & Temporary Controls  01611 - Environmental Requirements for Products  01740 - Cleaning  01780 – Project Closeout  01810 - Commissioning  01821 – Environmental Demonstration & Training  01830 - Operation & Maintenance

15. Division 2 - Site Construction  02220 - Site Demolition  02230 - Site Clearing  02360 - Soil Treatment  02700 - Bases, Ballasts, Pavements  02795 - Porous Paving  02872 - Bat Houses  02900 - Landscaping

16. Divisions 3, 4, and 5  03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete  03400 - Precast Concrete  04200 - Masonry  05050 - Basic Metal Materials & Methods

17. Division 6 - Wood and Plastics  06070 - Wood Treatment  06100 - Rough Carpentry  06160 - Sheathing  06200 - Finish Carpentry  06600 - Plastic Fabrications  06700 - Alternative Agricultural Products

18. Divisions 7 & 8  7 Thermal and Moisture Protection 07100 - Dampproofing & Waterproofing 07100 - Dampproofing & Waterproofing 07200 - Thermal Protection 07200 - Thermal Protection 07300 - Shingles & Tiles 07300 - Shingles & Tiles 07500 - Membrane Roofing 07500 - Membrane Roofing 07900 - Joint Sealers 07900 - Joint Sealers  8 Doors and Windows 08210 - Wood Doors 08210 - Wood Doors 08500 - Windows 08500 - Windows

19. Division 9 - Finishes  09250 - Gypsum Board  09300 - Tile  09510 - Acoustical Ceilings  09650 - Resilient Flooring  09654 - Linoleum  09680 - Carpet  09720 - Wallcovering  09900 - Paints & Coatings

20. Divisions 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14  10 Specialties 10170 - Plastic Toilet Compartments 10170 - Plastic Toilet Compartments 10400 - Signage 10400 - Signage  11 Equipment 11160 - Loading Dock Equipment 11160 - Loading Dock Equipment 11450 - Residential Equipment 11450 - Residential Equipment 11680 - Office Equipment 11680 - Office Equipment  12 Furnishings 12100 - Artwork 12482 - Floor Mats 12700 - Systems Furniture  13 Special Construction 13600 – Renewable Energy Systems  14 Conveying Systems 14200 - Elevators

21. Divisions 15 & 16  Division 15 - Mechanical 15400 - Plumbing Fixtures & Equipment 15400 - Plumbing Fixtures & Equipment 15700 - Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning Equipment 15700 - Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning Equipment 15800 - Air Distribution 15800 - Air Distribution  Division 16 - Electrical 16500 - Lighting 16500 - Lighting

22. Next Steps  Implementation of Federal MOU  WBDG Sustainability Subcommittee – Advisory Group  Greening UFGS and MasterSpec  Continual Improvement & Expansion!

23.  Model Green Bid Specification (SFO, RFP)  IEQ Management - Moisture Control  FEMP-sponsored sections  New technical sections: Stormwater Management with Compost Stormwater Management with Compost Rainwater Harvest Rainwater Harvest Vegetative Roof Systems (vegetation, membranes) Vegetative Roof Systems (vegetation, membranes) Constructed Wetlands Constructed Wetlands Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management Structural Steel Structural Steel Expansion Plans - Phase I

24. Expansion Plans - Phase II Division 2-16 options Integrated Pest Management Landscape Maintenance Irrigation Systems Retaining Walls Adobe Rammed Earth StrawbaleGlazingWaterproofing Thermal Protection Shingles and Tiles Curtain Walls Terrazzo Packaged Cooling Towers Structural Plastics Sitework Concrete Other options Guidance for DBOM contracts Guidance for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 registration Contractor’s roles and responsibilities Guidance for environmentally sensitive sites

25. Questions for you...  Priorities?  Interest in co-sponsoring?  Will you use these Guide Specs?  Suggestions for measurement and assessment?

26. Contact Information Alison Kinn Bennett USEPA202-564-8859kinn.alison@epa.gov<www.epa.gov/greenbuilding><fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org>