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MVP Sustainability Green LEED LEED TM and its effect on tile subcontractors

MVP Sustainability Green LEED LEED TM and its effect on tile subcontractors. The Issue is Sustainability. Growing Momentum Moral Economic Political. Benefits of a Green Building. Environmental Economic Higher Resale/Lease Value Lower Operating Costs Lower Maintenance Costs

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MVP Sustainability Green LEED LEED TM and its effect on tile subcontractors

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  1. MVP Sustainability Green LEED LEEDTM and its effect on tile subcontractors

  2. The Issue is Sustainability • Growing Momentum • Moral • Economic • Political

  3. Benefits of a Green Building Environmental Economic Higher Resale/Lease Value Lower Operating Costs Lower Maintenance Costs Government Incentives Fee Waivers Tax abatements

  4. Defining Green Building • LEEDTM • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design • USGBC • Promotes integrated, whole-building design practices • Establishes a common standard of measurement

  5. LEED™ Certification • Applies to PROJECTS, not to Products or Services • Certification is not automatic • Attained only after post-construction audit by the USGBC

  6. LEED™ Certification Levels - NC

  7. Current LEED™ Programs LEED-NC New Construction LEED-EB Existing Building LEED-CI Commercial Interiors LEED-CS Core & Shell LEED-S Schools LEED-H Homes LEED-ND Neighborhood Development

  8. LEED™ Point Distribution - NC

  9. Potential Points Contribution - NC

  10. LEED™ in Specifications

  11. LEED™ in Specifications

  12. No Government Mandate – YET • Many Federal buildings now incorporate LEED requirements • States are considering LEED as basis for design of public construction: • California, Oregon • Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey • Pennsylvania, Maryland • Mandate for use in Private Construction?

  13. General Contractors’ Obligations • Communication with Sub-contractors • Maintain Documentation • Outline LEED documentation required for submittals • Maintain Project Binder • Construction Waste Management • Recycling facilities and training • Construction IAQ Management

  14. LEED Project Binders • Serves as a Template / Format for Submittals • Early Credit Verification • Enables Early Responsibilities for Documentation & Verification • Streamlines Documentation Process at Close-Out

  15. Sub Contractors’ Obligations • Awareness of any LEED Project Requirements – before bidding • Efficient and timely submittal of all necessary documentation for Project Binder • Performance on the job site • Provide specified materials • Recycling • IAQ maintenance

  16. Recycled Materials Compliance • Manufacturer’s Representation

  17. Regional Materials Compliance • Manufacturer’s Representation

  18. Low-VOC Compliance • Independent Certification • Manufacturer’s Representation

  19. Online Support • www.laticrete.com/greenguard

  20. Sustainability is your Friend • Tile and Stone are perfect for this trend • Companies that show sensitivity to environmental issues will benefit • What can your company do to promote more sustainable construction practices? • Like it or not, Green Building and LEEDTM is a part of your business future • Know expectations pre-bid and be pro-active

  21. Thank you! Any Questions? All trademarks, logos and characters are registered marks of their respective companies

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