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Presented by Larry Cook - LEED Green Associate, SFP, FMP Director of Facilities

Sustainability by Design A Review of Sustainable Operations & Maintenance at Crafton Hills College. Presented by Larry Cook - LEED Green Associate, SFP, FMP Director of Facilities SBCCD Crafton Hills College. The need for Balance – the Triple Bottom Line.

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Presented by Larry Cook - LEED Green Associate, SFP, FMP Director of Facilities

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  1. Sustainability by Design A Review of Sustainable Operations & Maintenanceat Crafton Hills College Presented by Larry Cook - LEED Green Associate, SFP, FMP Director of Facilities SBCCD Crafton Hills College

  2. The need for Balance – the Triple Bottom Line • Sustainability depends on finding and maintaining harmony between the built environment, the natural environment and society. • Social Criteria – Socially desirable, Culturally acceptable, Psychologically nurturing • Environmental Criteria – Environmentally robust, Generationally sensitive, Capable of continuous learning • Economic Criteria – Financially sustainable, Technologically feasible, Operationally viable

  3. CHC Campus Profile Rural location adjacent to agriculture 117 acres of developed areas, plus 425 acres of undeveloped open space. 2018 = 381,000 sq. ft. 2013 = 266,000 sq. ft. Net increase of 40% 1.3 MGW Solar Farm - produces approximately 65% of total campus electricity. Olympic sized pool – Heated by solar. LEED Building Accreditations – 2 Platinum, 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Certified LEED Buildings = 30% of total sq. footage. Integrated Exterior Lighting Control system. (Prop 39 LED conversion in 2016). All assets connected/managed by integrated EMS/BAC.

  4. Sustainability Drivers • 2012 SBCCD Sustainability Plan • 2012 1.3 MW Solar Farm • 2013 SBCCD AP 3590 • 2014 LEED Silver Min Standard • 2014 CHC Campus OPR for new construction • 2014 BL 19 LEED Platinum • 2015 Prop 39 Central Plant Upgrade • 2015 Integrated Pest Control Program • 2015 BL 12 LEED Silver • 2015 BL 16 LEED Gold • 2016 Prop 39 Exterior LED Lighting Upgrades • 2016 BL 6 LEED Platinum • 2016 Non-Potable Water • 2017 Renovation Projects BL 4, BL 10

  5. Sustainable Operations Measure - HVAC Optimization • Question Past practices. • Detailed HVAC scheduling. • Define CHW/HHW temps at point of use for design team. • Minimize hours of operations. • Board policy for interior temps. • Require sub meters for all projects. • Establish Energy • Dashboard for sub meters. • Standardize HVAC controls/components. • Redefine minimums for service staff.

  6. CHC Sustainability Measure - Energy • Solar Farm - provides a source of clean energy • Pool Solar Thermal – provides part of heat required for the heating of the pool • Exterior lighting – Exterior Lighting Control • Campus EMS for HVAC and building lighting. • Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) – HVAC upgrades and Scheduled HVAC Filter replacement. • Energy Dashboard for sub meters. • Prop 39 Projects – Chiller VFD’s – LED Ext lights

  7. CHC Sustainability Measure - Water • New irrigation control system and weather station • Pool covers • Storm water control – bio swells, SWPP • Back flow device certifications • Reduction in CAFÉ services • No irrigation on weekends • Night irrigation for landscaping • Reduction of turf areas that require irrigation • Non-potable water for irrigation • Integrated Pest Control Program

  8. CHC Sustainability Measure-Indoor Environmental Quality • Pre scheduled HVAC filter replacement • Smoking policy • Administrative Policy 3590 • Indoor lighting lamp replacement • Walk off mats at building entrances • Use of Green cleaning products by custodial crew • Proper hazardous waste storage and program management • Facility surveys • Interior pest control vendor

  9. CHC Sustainability Measure -Materials & Resources • Consider local business vendors • Recyclable management plan • Reduced use of harmful or hazardous materials • Procurement • Use of recycled paper products in custodial supplies • Green Cleaning Program

  10. CHC Sustainability Measure -Workplace Management • Maximize use of spaces • Design of new buildings incorporate flexibility • Repurpose existing assets • Redefine work schedules for support staff • Design of new buildings incorporate flexibility • Integrated use of CWMS • Integrated system of Asset reservation and usage • District wide system to allow electronic filing of documents

  11. CHC Sustainability Measure - Environmental • Integrated Pest Control Management • Least Toxic Pesticides • Enhance natural depredation • Live bee removal • Rattlesnake transplants • Repurpose organic waste • Oat tree habitat restoration • Non-potable water irrigation • Wild Fire mitigation efforts • CHC grounds used for instruction (Environmental & Bio Sciences)

  12. CHC Sustainability Measure-Community Enhancement • Profile is on City of Yucaipa Seal • Two (2) locally accessible trailheads linking 17 miles of existing trails. • Dedicated seat on the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy (CHOSC) Board of Directors. • Co Sponsor with CHOSC for Oak Tree Restoration Project 2017 in the Crafton Hills. • Sponsor/site of local annual event - Herbivore Festival. • Use of local vendors when possible. • On campus Veterans Center. • Partner with Cal Fire for fire mitigation • On campus community Child Care Center

  13. Sustainable Operations Measures -The OPR • The OPR is the opportunityfor the Owner to set a qualityassuranceprocess, standards,and expectationsfor the project. • The OPR is used to convey theseexpectationsto the Design andConstructionteams. • The OPR serves as the basisfor evaluatingwhether the Designand Constructionhas been completedto theOwner’s satisfaction.

  14. Sustainable Operations MeasuresThe OPR - WithoutanOPR • Withouta comprehensive OPR document in place, theowner, occupants or programs, design team,contractors,as well as the operationsand maintenance(O&M)team,usually interpretthe projectrequirements,includingtheirindividualresponsibilities,from the standpointof theirown specificneeds.

  15. Sustainable Operations MeasuresThe OPR - Items to include into the OPR • Building Automation Systems – Consistent systems. • Lighting Control Systems – consistent systems. • Landscaping – consistent materials, compatibility, plant palate (California Native) • HVAC testing and materials- consistent QC, compatibility. • Plumbing materials- consistent materials • Security components – key control, access control • Electrical - metering requirements, luminaries, materials. • Building envelope and finishes. • Project Management requirements

  16. Sustainable Operations MeasuresThe OPR - TopicsAddressedintheOPR • Establishment of the Project Cx Authority • Purposeof theProject (FunctionalUses) • Comfort • Occupancy • Sustainability & Energy Goals • Security • Durability • Operationand Maintenance • Criteriafor Success

  17. Sustainable Operations MeasuresThe OPR – Enhanced Commissioning • A quality‐focusedprocessfor enhancingthe deliveryofa project. • The process focuses upon verifyingand documentingthatall of thecommissionedsystemsand assembliesare planned, designed,installed,tested,operated,and maintainedto meet theOwner's Project Requirement

  18. Sustainable Operations MeasuresThe OPR – Lessons Learned & Tips • Engage a Commissioning Authorityat theinceptionof the project(s). • PreparetheOPR ASAP. Consider all aspects of what to specifically address within the OPR. • SecureBoard approvalfor allproprietarysystemsasrequiredby publiccontractcode. • SecureBoard approvalfor Campus Standardsasrequiredby publiccontractcode. • Includethe OPRin thesolicitationfor Bids from DesignTeams. • UseyourCxAuthoritytoverifycompliance.

  19. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Building Design & Envelope • Specify 25 year roof warranty. • PVC dual ply roofing for all new roofs. • No asphalt roofing when possible. • Use of low VOC cold application asphalt materials when allowed. • Include fall protection anchor points into building design. • Specify interior and exterior perimeter equipment/maintenance access for window maintenance. • Provide to campus necessary equipment for asset maintenance (lifts) with construction projects.

  20. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Building Finishes • Provide paint palate binder for project identifying location of each color, finish type, and manufacturer color identification. • Eggshell - walls, Semi-gloss – doors/frames , window frames. • Provide attic stock to owner of one unopened gallon of each type and color for each project. • All attic stock paints to be labeled on top and side with project ID, date, location of use, finish, manufacturer, color ID. Example – BL4- 2017-2nd floor, corridor 223,semi-gloss,Sherwin # 456789 California Seashore. • Use only North American manufacturer for all tile and grout products. • No white grout allowed. • Owner to approve all color, tile and grout submittals.

  21. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Conveyances & Elevators • Avoid if possible. • Avoid glass elevators. • Non proprietary manufacturer and controls (this will require a separate consultant). • Traction elevators preferred (reduced contamination potential). • Include all monthly testing and services with one year warranty. • Annual permitting included with one year warranty. • Include an additional 4 years testing and services with construction (total of 5). • Exterior elevators to be equipped with remote scheduling capabilities.

  22. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Landscaping • Specify the use of Campus approved arboristfor all fieldreports. • Identify specific important landscape assets and set a value. Example -$1000 = 1”of diameter. 12” tree = $12,000. • Requirethe use of California nativeplants for all new plantings. • Specifyirrigationsystemand specificsystemrequirements. • Connect irrigationsystemfor remote accessand monitoring. • Install sub meters on system mains. Link to BAS • Define “restoration” specifications for areasimpactedbyconstruction. • Owner standardized campus identificationscheme for landscape controls and identification.

  23. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - HVAC • Requirehydronicpipingtestingat 150 PSIfor minimumof4 hours. • Specify HVAC control system. No Exceptions! • Usespecific Owners HVAC equipmentidentificationscheme. • Specifypipingflushingand cleaningprocedures and chemicalswhenconnectingtothecampus CHW/HHWclosed system. • Specifyrequireddesignwatertemperature for HHW/CHW atpointof use. • Specifyadditional chemical quantitiesto be providedtoFacilitiesforfuture. • Nostandalonecontrolsof HVAC equipment. EverythingconnectedtoBAS.

  24. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Electrical • Electrical meters installed at the Factory by switchgear manufacturer. • Electrical meters linked to campus BAS. • Electrical meters to be specified by HVAC control system (compatibility). • Use of single use quick wire connections are prohibited. • Water proof connectors in all sub grade pull boxes and vaults. • Connect specific power outlets (vending machines) to BAS or lighting control system. • Design and submittals must include manufacturer seismic bracing details and requirements for all luminaries where applicable (pendant lighting).

  25. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Lighting Controls • Specifythe systemthe campus needs (Standards). • Ensure thesystemis accessiblethrough internet for operators and Tech support. • Specifyschedulesandzone identificationschemeto be used bysystemprogrammer. • Includeinconstructioncontract specifications additionalprograming and trainingat 60 days and 11 month mark afterinitial startup training.

  26. Sustainable Operations Measures The OPR - Plumbing • Define campus standards for fixtures • No hot water for lavatories. • Specify bottle fill at all drinking fountains. • No refrigerated drinking fountains. • Specify point of use water heating for service sinks (lunchrooms, janitor closet). • Specify floor drains for all emergency wash stations. • No waterless urinals. • Specify compatibility with owners specific paper products for paper dispensers.

  27. Sustainable Operations Measures Project Management – High Level • Facilities/Operations are the only consistent campus stakeholder for all projects. Stay Engaged! Consider additional support. • Develop and have a program management and construction management implementation plan. • Invest technology into your Program Management System (PMIS). • Partnership vs. controversy approach. • Set your budget very clearly and have adequate contingencies for unforeseen conditions. • Develop strategies to avoid scope creep. • Define who are your stakeholders; internal and external. • Manage your stakeholders wisely and politically. • Revisit your plan and adjust as needed. • Avoid claims and courts – will cost you more.

  28. Sustainable Operations Measures Project Management – Specifics • Specify hours of deliveries for contractor materials to minimize impact to campus operations • Establish separate address for construction management and deliveries • Define billable hourly rate for campus provided support • Define final completion delivery with additional time before occupancy • Develop new site master documents for civil and underground utilities before start of construction • Require incorporation of all new construction civil and utilities document into master site documents after completion of each project • Establish landscape assets condition report prior to start of projects (irrigation operation, tree assessment) • Standardize specification conventions

  29. The Bottom Line – Final Analysis2012 – 2017 Sustainability by Design • Increase of total Square footage 2012 - 2017. 38% • Increase in student capacity 2012 – 2017. 90% • Increase of Total electrical consumption 2012 - 2017. 28% • Increase of student population 2012 – 2017. 21% • In crease of operational budget 2012 – 2017. 18% • Increase in Facilities Staff 2012 – 2017. 15%

  30. Sustainability by Design Larry Cook – LEED Green Associate, FMP, SFP SBCCD/CHC Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operation 11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa CA 92305 Office 909-389-3384 Email lcook@sbccd.cc.ca.us

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