Green Building -> Production Phases of a Project

1. Identify potential Green Building programs for guidelines and rating system (if desired):
1. Energy Star Program
2. US Green Building Council's LEED Program
3. Green Globes - Green Building Initiative
4. Possible tax and rebate incentives
2. Project Preparation Guidelines
1. Define project parameters for Green Building
2. Set up recycling centers - cardboard generates 25% or more of construction waste, metal, wood, masonry, concrete, plaster, asphalt, plastics, carpet, ceiling tiles and many more items can be recycled too
3. Determine which items can be reclaimed by a building resource center such as windows, old flooring and timbers, bricks, doors, sinks
4. Pay attention to solar orientation, optimize layout to existing land, use open layouts
5. Be aware of possibility of lead paint and asbestos in older houses (pre 1978)
3. Materials Selections - look in Green Products Guide first for possible green products
4. Recycle demolition materials - identify reuse companies to donate unwanted materials
1. Building Materials Resource Center
2. Restore Home Improvement Center
3. www.1800gotjunk.com (not free)
4. www.mass.gov/dep/recycle
5. Subcontractor Oversight
1. All Subcontractors must participate in Green Building approach and attempt to utilize energy efficient materials and systems and recycle or reuse materials wherever possible
2. Encourage subcontractor involvement and idea sharing
3. Clean Up - Daily recycling and waste minimization