Production Phases of a Project

Identify potential Green Building programs for guidelines and rating system (if desired):
- Energy Star Program
- US Green Building Council's LEED Program
- Green Globes - Green Building Initiative
- Possible tax and rebate incentives
Project Preparation Guidelines
- Define project parameters for Green Building
- 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
- Determine which items can be reclaimed by a building resource center such as windows, old flooring and timbers, bricks, doors, sinks
- Pay attention to solar orientation, optimize layout to existing land, use open layouts
- Be aware of possibility of lead paint and asbestos in older houses (pre 1978)
Materials Selections - look in Green Products Guide first for possible green products
Recycle demolition materials - identify reuse companies to donate unwanted materials
Subcontractor Oversight
- All Subcontractors must participate in Green Building approach and attempt to utilize energy efficient materials and systems and recycle or reuse materials wherever possible
- Encourage subcontractor involvement and idea sharing
- Clean Up - Daily recycling and waste minimization