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Sheet 1: Instructions
| Introduction Green Globes® for Core & Shell (CS) is part of the Green Building Initiative’s (GBI) suite of Green Globes programs. The Green Globes CS assessment includes completion and review of the Green Globes NC survey as well as a Stage I Design Review and a Stage II On-site Assessment review. The survey and assessments aid the Integrated Design Process (IDP) team throughout the design process per the unique goals and needs of each individual project. |
| What is the Stage I assessment? When your Green Globes NC online evaluation is complete through the Construction Documents survey and your project CD's are prepared, GBI will assign a third-party assessor to perform the Stage I Design Review. The assessor will review your responses in the online survey and compare them with the project documentation. The assessor will create a written report summarizing his/her initial findings, providing recommendations for improvement, and identifying missing documentation that should be made available during the Stage II Site Assessment. The report will also provide a projected Green Globes rating of one, two, three or four Green Globes that is based on the documentation available during the Stage I review. This rating assumes that all criteria verified during the Stage I assessment can be verified onsite during the Stage II assessment. |
| What is the Stage II assessment? When construction and commissioning (if applicable) are essentially complete, GBI will schedule a third-party assessor to perform the Stage II Site Assessment for your project. Whenever possible, GBI will assign the same assessor for both your Stage I and Stage II assessments. Please note that the site visit typically must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance. In the weeks leading up to the site visit, your assessor will contact you to discuss the itinerary and specific details of the assessment. After the visit, your assessor will create a report of his/her findings that contains your recommended Green Globes score and rating. GBI will review the report and issue your Green Globes certification. |
| How long will the on-site assessment take? The duration of the site visit varies considerably based on the scope and size of the completed building project. For buildings smaller than 50,000 square feet, please allow approximately 4 hours for the assessor to review new documentation onsite, conduct a thorough walk-through of your facility, and interview you and/or other designated representatives. Larger and more complex buildings may take one full day or more. |
| What documentation is required? Below is a sample list of documents to gather while completing the online survey and provide to the assessor as part of the Stage I and/or Stage II assessments. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all possible documentation required, and your assessor may request documentation not provided in this list. You are expected to coordinate with your assigned assessor to ensure that you provide all required documentation for both assessments. The "Supporing Documentation" column in each of the following spreadsheets has been provided for you to identify the documentation specific to your project that supports each criterion. Itemizing your documentation in preparation for your Stage I and II assessments will greatly improve the organization of your project and help your third-party assessor verify compliance more efficiently. In addition to itemizing your supporting documentation, it is recommended that you maintain a list of any Green Globes criteria for which you have questions, are seeking partial credit, or believe are non-applicable (N/A). The Green Globes online survey provides N/A responses for some criteria; however, assessors may use their professional judgment to classify additional items as N/A where justified. Ineligible for the N/A designation are all criteria pertaining to management, Energy Performance, and Water Performance. |
| The following is a list of suggested documentation for a Green Globes CS assessment: |
| Section 1 - Project Management |
| Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) Division 01 specifications List of written performance goals Progress meeting agendas and meeting minutes List of key personnel and a description of their major tasks EMS plan to be used by the general contractor Description & photos of clean diesel practices Construction documents* Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation. (needed for a significant number of criteria in the other Environmental Assessment Areas) Photographs of protected building materials IAQ Management Plan Basis of Design (BOD) documents Commissioning Plan Commissioning reports (including field testing results) Operations and maintenance manual (including all plans, protocols, strategies and contracts) |
| Section 2 - Site |
| Site civil plans and existing site civil plans Site plans that show the building, parking, street access, etc. and civil engineering plans that show topography, drainage and infrastructure Documentation by EPA, municipal, or other governmental authority of Superfund or brownfield site Construction Documents* Manufacturer’s specifications, zoning maps, cut sheets and performance documentation Pre-construction site documentation Landscaping plans (incluuding tree preservation plan) Floodplain map Photo documentation Manufacturer’s specifications and/or interior design plans that show interrupted spaces Erosion and Sediment Control plan Shade site plan Roofing plans Percolation test results Area rainfall charts Storm water discharge plan Exterior lighting plans Electrical engineer’s site lighting plan with illumination map Zoning ordinance requirements |
| Section 3 - Energy |
| Energy design, modeling and simulation program’s input and results. Construction documents.* Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation. Power demand factor calculations. (Applicable for ANSI only) Energy metering reporting plan. Measurement and verification program details. Energy certification or label. References to specifications and drawings of sub-metering equipment. Cut sheets for meters and meter reading equipment. Description of the monthly monitoring and verification reports that will be sent to building management. Landscaping plans. Site plans. Effective aperture for vertical fenestration calculations. Equipment specifications, control schedules and diagrams. Results of leak-testing. Drawings and specifications of vertical transport equipment. On-site renewable energy generation documentation. Copy of the off-site renewable energy contract. |
| Section 4 - Water |
| Construction documents.* Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for all plumbing fixtures, fittings and appliances. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation for cooling equipment, makeup meter, blowdown meter, drift eliminators, conductivity controllers and wet/dry cooling towers. Plumbing plans. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for pre-rinse spray valves, ice machines, food steamers, dishwashers and combination ovens. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for steam sterilizers, laboratory or medical equipment using non-potable water for once through cooling, water recycling units, and wet scrubbers. Description of alternate sources of water to be used. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation for clothes washers. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for all special water features. Irrigation system equipment and fittings, and for all meters. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation for filtration systems, pressure drop gauges, reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, and recharge controls. Description of alternate source of water and implementation for non-potable water applications. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation for the Meter Data Management System and meters. |
| Section 5 - Materials and Resources |
| Construction documents.* Input and results from the Green Globes LCA Eco-Calculator for Building Assemblies. Input and results from any BEES or Athena Impact Estimator or other LCA instrument. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets and performance documentation. List of recycled content materials and percentage calculations. List of bio-based materials and percentage calculations. List of harvested, reclaimed, salvaged or extracted materials and transportation distance calculations. List of processed or manufactured materials and transportation distance calculations. List of salvaged materials. Wood-based products certification documentation. Calculation for percentage of façade retained. Calculation for the percentage of existing major structural systems re-used. Calculations for area of existing non-structural elements re-used. Waste minimization plan. (Applicable for ANSI only) Landscaping and Site Development Plans showing incorporation of existing on-site materials. Tipping records. Letters and building models from architects or design professional. Formal Building Service Life Plan. (Applicable for ANSI only) Field testing reports Manufacturer’s laboratory test results. Plan for foundation systems, flashings, roof and wall openings, roofing, and cladding systems. Construction plans. |
| Section 6 - Emissions, Effluents, and Pollution Reduction |
| Construction documents.* Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for boilers and furnaces. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for cooling equipment, leak detection equipment and alarms. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation. |
| Section 7 - Indoor Environment |
| Construction documents* and specifications. Ventilation schedules. Manufacturing specifications for ventilation systems, CO₂ sensing and ventilation control equipment. Ventilation air quantity design data. Local ventilation codes or standards. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for HVAC systems, humidification/dehumidification systems, CO₂ monitoring devices, wet cooling towers and domestic hot water systems list of mold resistant materials. Documentation demonstrating compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-07: section 5.14, “HVAC Duct Construction Standards: Metal and Flexible,” and ICC’s “International Building Code®.(Applicable for ANSI only) Materials Safety Data Sheets or proof of certification for low-VOC products or materials. Description of radon assessment. Description of pest management strategies. Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation. Percentages and calculations for occupied areas with daylight illumination levels. Percentages and calculations for views to building exterior or atria. Percentages and calculations for primary occupied spaces with IESNA recommended task lighting levels. Specifications for solar shading devices and luminaries. Lighting plans. Documentation demonstrating compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-04. Sound level measurements taken at the property line. Description of acoustic design strategies and all design targets. FIIC value for flooring assemblies. Acoustic mitigation measures for mechanical equipment and plumbing systems. Specification that includes Annex E of ANSI S12.60 – 2006. (Applicable for ANSI only) Test report indicating compliance with ANSI S12.60 – 2006. (Applicable for ANSI only) |
| *Construction documents are defined as all of the written and graphic documents prepared or assembled by the architect/engineer for communicating the design and administering the project. The term “Construction Documents” also includes the Project Manual that contains the bidding forms and instructions, contract forms and conditions, and specifications as well as documentation of all modifications made after the construction agreements are signed. |
| Any initiatives taken by Green Globes NC program participants should be, first and foremost, in full and legal compliance with applicable municipal, state, and federal regulations. Legal requirements may prohibit the implementation of suggested initiatives in specific circumstances. |
| For more information, please contact GBI at (503) 274-0448 or info@thegbi.org. We look forward to working with you! |
| Date: | A=Architect | ||||||||||||
| Project: | AE=Architectural Engineer | ||||||||||||
| CE=Civil Engineer | |||||||||||||
| Important Note: This document is intended to help you track your Green Globes for Core & Shell assessment. Drop-downs have been included to indicate the intention to include or exclude each criterion, and comment fields are located throughout for notes and to identify supporting documentation for the third-party assessor. This document is not intended to predict your project's Green Globes score or rating, nor can it be used in place of the online survey. The online survey must be purchased and completed to pursue project certification. Final Green Globes score and rating is based upon third-party verification of the poins claimed in the online survey. Please refer to the Technical Reference Manual to view all criteria, associated points possible, and assessment guidance. |
EE=Electrical Engineer GC=General Contractor LA=Landscape Architect ME=Mechanical Engineer |
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| CRITERIA # | AREA / CRITERIA QUESTION | COMMONLY N/A FOR CORE & SHELL PROJECTS | TOOL TIP / REFERENCE INFORMATION | MAX POINTS | RESPONSE | PERSON ASSIGNED TO? | DUE DATE | FILE NAME(S) | FILE PATH, NAME, DIRECTORY | NOTES | Professional Likely to Answer Question | ||
| 3.1 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 50.0 | |||||||||||
| 3.1.1 | Integrated Design Process (IDP) | 9.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1 | Pre-Design Meetings | 3.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1 | Was an integrated design process (IDP) employed, which included a minimum of five of the key design disciplines involved in the project? (Check as many key disciplines below as apply.) | Individuals representing key design disciplines should attend a pre-design planning session in the form of a meeting, charrette, or workshop during pre-design of the project. | 3.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.1 | • Architect? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.2 | • Building Science or Building Forensics Expert? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.3 | • Civil Engineer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.4 | • Commissioning Agent? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.5 | • Community Representative(s)? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.6 | • Contractor? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.7 | • Electrical Engineer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.8 | • Energy Engineer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.9 | • Facilities Manager? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.10 | • Interior Designer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.11 | • Landscape Architect? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.12 | • Lighting Designer/Illuminating Engineer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.13 | • Mechanical Engineer - HVAC? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.14 | • Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.15 | • Owner’s representative? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.16 | • Structural Engineer? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.17 | • Sustainable Design Coordinator? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.18 | • User Group Representative? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.19 | • Acoustical Consultant or Acoustician? | (Select from drop down list) | |||||||||||
| 3.1.1.1.1.20 | • Other Key Professional? | (Select from drop down list) | |||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2 | IDP Performance Goals | 3.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.1 | Were (qualitative) green design goals established at the pre-design phase for the following: | Written performance goals should be established for one or more of the items listed. | 1.0 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.1.1 | • Site design? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.1.2 | • Envelope? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.1.3 | • Material efficiency? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.1.4 | • Indoor environment? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2 | Were performance goals (metrics) established at the pre-design phase for the following: | Written performance goals should be established for one or more of the items listed. | 2.0 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.1 | • Energy efficiency? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.2 | • Renewable energy (percentage of total energy)? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.3 | • Greenhouse gas emissions? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.4 | • Water conservation, efficiency, and reuse? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.5 | • Life cycle impact? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.2.2.6 | • Construction waste diversion? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.3 | IDP Progress Meetings for Design | 3.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.1 | Did the integrated design and delivery team hold progress meetings prior to the completion of the following project phases: | Agenda items should include the following: Review established (and/or modified) performance goals; Refine language regarding performance goals outcomes into Plans and Specifications; Identify any missing requirements and required steps to correct; Establish/track responsibilities for gathering documentation; and Review Operations and Maintenance training. | 1.5 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.1.1 | • At the Concept Design Phase? | At the Concept Design Phase, the general scope, preliminary design, scale, and relationships among the components of the project are established along with budget and schedule. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.1.2 | • At the Design Development Phase? | At the Design Development Phase, enlarged scale drawings, detailed elevations and plans, and design mock-ups should show major elements including mechanical, electrical, structural, telecommunications, plumbing systems, and fire protection. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.1.3 | • At the Construction Documents Phase? | At the Construction Documents Phase, finalized drawings and specifications for all components and systems of the building are produced that form the basis for drawing up contracts, obtaining necessary permits, and constructing the project. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.2 | Is there a requirement that the integrated design and delivery team hold progress meetings prior to the completion of the following project milestones: | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. | 1.5 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.2.1 | • Pre-Construction? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.2.2 | • 25% Completion of budget or schedule? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.2.3 | • 50% Completion of budget or schedule? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.3.2.4 | • Substantial Completion? | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.4 | Capital Asset Plan & Business Case Summary | 0.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.1.4.1 | For Federal building projects, did the integrated design process integrate the use of OMB's A-11, Section 7, Exhibit 300: Capital Asset Plan and Business Case Summary? | X | Mark “not applicable” for non-Federal building projects. | 0.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.2 | Environmental Management During Construction | 12.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.2.1 | Environmental Management Systems (EMS) | 3.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1 | Is there a requirement that the General Contractor must document the following elements as part of their Environmental Management System (EMS): | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. An EMS is a framework that helps the General Contractor to achieve their corporate environmental goals through consistent control of their operations. Part of the EMS is an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) which deals specifically with this project. | 3.0 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.1 | • General Contractor's Environmental Policy? | This is a statement by the General Contractor’s organization that outlines intentions and principles regarding its overall environmental performance. It provides the overall directive and basis to set environmental objectives and targets, and develop action plans. It must be communicated to all employees and sub-contractors and displayed on notice boards throughout the construction sites. It should also be available to the public. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.2 | • Regulatory Compliance and Training? | The Contractor should keep copies of regulatory requirements as well as records showing that training has been provided for relevant regulatory requirements. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.3 | • Environmental Risk Assessment that shows sensitive environmental areas and ranks potential risks that may arise from the construction? | There should be documentation that identifies sensitive environmental areas; and possible risks on the environment and adjacent land from construction in terms of: air, natural waterways, topography, vegetation, noise and pollution. Ranking is a function of probability and severity of impact. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.4 | • Environmental Risk Management Strategies? | Risk management options should be selected in order of preference in terms of avoiding risk wherever possible; and where this is not possible reducing risk; or, as a last resort, controlling risk. Major control structures should be shown (e.g. erosion control, site run-off measures, spill response, tree protection). Installation of control structures should occur before other construction activities commence. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.5 | • Environmental Management Roles, Responsibilities and Reporting Structure for the construction phase? | Outline the Reporting Structure for Environmental Management at the Construction Phase. List the roles of the: i) Client’s Project Environmental Manager, ii) the Contractor’s Project Environmental Manager, iii) the Contractors Site Environmental Representative, and iv) the Site Foreman. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.6 | • Site and Work Instructions for site personnel outlining environmental procedures during construction? | These should describe, in general terms, the required site best practices, and provide detailed instructions to deal with environmental incidents, adverse weather conditions and complaints. The Site Instructions should relate to the Environmental Inspection Checklists. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.7 | • Environmental Inspection Checklists? | These serve to establish compliance with the documented procedures contained in the Site and Work Instruction, identify departure from procedures, and record corrective steps that are being taken. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.1.1.8 | • Records of Compliance? | These records show that inspections have taken place and that corrective measures have occurred as necessary. They provide a record of site conditions and activities and provide a mechanism by which the Contractor can establish the effectiveness of its Environmental Management Plan. | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.2 | Clean Diesel Practices | 2.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.2.2.1 | Is there a requirement that the General Contractor must supplement mandatory regulatory requirements by implementing one or more of the following “clean diesel” strategies: | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. Clean Diesel strategies should be included the General Contractors' Environmental Management System as part of the Site and Work Instructions. | 2.0 | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.2.1.1 | • A vehicle “idling-reduction” directive? | X | Limit idling to no more than 3 minutes. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.2.2.1.2 | • Use of clean fuels? | X | For example, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel, biodiesel blends, liquid petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.2.2.1.3 | • Engine upgrades that reduce emissions? | X | For example, diesel particulate filters (DPFs) diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs), crankcase emission control devices, engine component upgrades. Where engines are equipped with after-treatment technologies as part of their originally certified emission control system, mark “not applicable”. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.2.2.1.4 | • Engine maintenance records? | X | Proper engine maintenance is necessary for optimum fuel economy and extended engine life as well as to control emissions. Keeping records ensures tracking and scheduling as recommended by the manufacturer – important also for warranty and retrofit purposes. | 0.5 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.2.3 | Building Materials and Building Envelope | 2.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.2.3.1 | Is there a requirement for the following construction best-practices to protect building materials and control mold: | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The measures should be included in the General Contractors' Environmental Management System as part of the Site and Work Instructions. | 2.0 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.3.1.1 | • Building materials made of organic material or those that could absorb moisture are protected in transit and at the construction site from contact with moisture and from collecting organic matter such as leaves, soil or insects? | For example, wood or plasterboard. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.3.1.2 | • The building envelope will be weather-tight and permitted to dry before installation of interior walls, wood floors, ceilings or HVAC systems? | “Building envelope” means the elements of a building that separate the interior spaces from the outside, such as walls, roofs, floors, doors, and fenestration. This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The measures should be included in the General Contractors' Environmental Management System as part of the Site and Work Instructions. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4 | IAQ during Construction | 5.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.1 | Is there a requirement for either one of the following best-practices to maintain good indoor air quality? The area under construction is to be flushed with 100% outdoor air for 14 consecutive days prior to occupancy and filters changed before it is occupied? or Baseline Indoor Air Quality testing gives positive results as per EPA “Testing for Indoor Air Quality,” Section 01 81 09, (December 2007)? |
This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The measures should be included in the General Contractors' Environmental Management System as part of the Site and Work Instructions. | 2.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2 | Where parts of the building will be occupied during construction, are one or more of the following five basic strategies specified per SMACNA‘S “IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction” to control dust, odors or irritants: | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The measures should be included in the General Contractors' Environmental Management System as part of the Site and Work Instructions. Mark “not applicable” where the building will not be occupied during construction. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
3.0 | GC | |||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2.1 | • HVAC protection? | X | Mark “not applicable” where the building is entirely unoccupied during construction. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
(Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2.2 | • Source Control? | X | Mark “not applicable” where the building is entirely unoccupied during construction or where the source of pollution is far away from occupied spaces. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
(Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2.3 | • Pathway Interruption? | X | Mark “not applicable” where the building is entirely unoccupied during construction. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
(Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2.4 | • Housekeeping? | X | Mark “not applicable” where the building is entirely unoccupied during construction. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
(Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.2.4.2.5 | • Scheduling? | X | Mark “not applicable” where the building is entirely unoccupied during construction. Reference material: • SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction |
(Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3 | Commissioning | 29.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.3.1 | Pre-Commissioning | 3.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.3.1.1 | Is there a requirement for the Commissioning Agent to document the “Owner’s Project Requirements” for building systems as per ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process: Annexes I and J? | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The format should include: Objectives, Functional Uses, Occupancy Requirements, Budget Considerations and Limitations, Performance. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.1.2 | Is there a requirement to document the building’s “Basis of Design” for building systems as per ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 Annex K? | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. The Basis of Design document records the major thought processes and assumptions behind design decisions made to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.1.3 | Is there requirement for a Commissioning Authority with technical credentials as per ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process, who reports directly to the owner, who will lead the commissioning team and coordinate the commissioning process? | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2 | Whole Building Commissioning | 19.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1 | Is there a requirement that commissioning will be conducted in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process “The Commissioning Process: Article 5, 6 and 7” for the following: | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. Where no commissioning is to be done, mark “no.” | 17.0 | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.1 | • HVAC&R systems and their controls? | X | 4.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.2 | • Building envelope? | X | The building envelope includes roofing assemblies, waterproofing assemblies, fenestrations and doors and cladding/skin. | 3.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.3 | • Structural systems? | X | 2.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.4 | • Fire protection system? | X | 2.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.5 | • Plumbing system? | X | This involves spot check and verification that the flows are accurate for the different fittings, fixtures, and appliances. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.6 | • Electrical systems? | X | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.7 | • Lighting system and their controls? | X | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.8 | • Building automation systems? | X | Mark “not applicable” where building automation systems are not within the scope of the project. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.9 | • Elevating and conveying systems? | X | Mark “not applicable” where there are no elevating systems. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.1.10 | • Communication systems? | X | Mark “not applicable” where communications systems are not within the scope of the project. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.2 | Is there a requirement to field-test partitions for noise isolation ? | X | Conduct field testing of partitions for noise isolation according to ASTM E336-07, determined by ASTM E413-04, and rated for not less than two thirds STC value indicated. | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.2.3 | Is there a requirement that the building system commissioning will be conducted in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process: The Commissioning Process: Annex L? | X | This annex provides guidance on writing specifications for the commissioning activities that are to be performed by construction contractors. A specification guide is included with the assumption that the construction contractor is involved only during the construction phase and for the correction and warranty period. This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. Where no commissioning is to be done, mark “no.” | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| 3.1.3.3 | Training | 1.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.3.3.1 | Is there a requirement that there will be training for the building operators on the systems listed above in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005: The Commissioning Process: Article 7.2.14? | X | 1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | ||||||||
| 3.1.3.4 | Operations and Maintenance Manual | 6.0 | GC | ||||||||||
| 3.1.3.4.1 | Is there a requirement to develop an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual and/or CMMS that contains descriptions and information on the continuous tasks related to the systems and to each piece of equipment, which are necessary to operate the building efficiently? | X | This is verified at the Stage II Site Assessment. A “CMMS” is defined as a computerized maintenance management system. Review the Green Globes for New Construction Technical Reference Manual, Section 3.1.3.4, for a full list of what must be included within an O&M Manual and/or CMMS. | 6.0 | (Select from drop down list) | GC | |||||||
| Date: | A=Architect | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Project: | AE=Architectural Engineer | No | |||||||||||||||
| CE=Civil Engineer | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
| Important Note: This document is intended to help you track your Green Globes for Core & Shell assessment. Drop-downs have been included to indicate the intention to include or exclude each criterion, and comment fields are located throughout for notes and to identify supporting documentation for the third-party assessor. This document is not intended to predict your project's Green Globes score or rating, nor can it be used in place of the online survey. The online survey must be purchased and completed to pursue project certification. Final Green Globes score and rating is based upon third-party verification of the poins claimed in the online survey. Please refer to the Technical Reference Manual to view all criteria, associated points possible, and assessment guidance. |
EE=Electrical Engineer GC=General Contractor LA=Landscape Architect ME=Mechanical Engineer |
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| CRITERIA # | AREA / CRITERIA QUESTION | COMMONLY N/A FOR CORE & SHELL PROJECTS | TOOL TIP / REFERENCE INFORMATION | MAX POINTS | RESPONSE | PERSON ASSIGNED TO? | DUE DATE | FILE NAME(S) | FILE PATH, NAME, DIRECTORY | NOTES | Professional Likely to Answer Question | ||||||
| 3.2 | SITE | 115.0 | |||||||||||||||
| 3.2.1 | Development Area | 30.0 | CE | ||||||||||||||
| 3.2.2 | Ecological Impacts | 32.0 | CE | ||||||||||||||
| 3.2.3 | Stormwater Management | 18.0 | CE | ||||||||||||||
| 3.2.4 | Landscaping | 28.0 | LA | ||||||||||||||
| 3.2.5 | Exterior Light Pollution | 7.0 | EE | ||||||||||||||
| Green Globes provides two paths for assessing exterior light pollution: Path A: Lighting Design Performance - 10 points Path B: Prescriptive Lighting Requirements - 10 points Points cannot be combined between paths. Please review and select one of the two pathways below. |
7.0 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.1 | Path A: Lighting Design Performance | 7 points | 0.0 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2 | Path B: Prescriptive Lighting Requirements | 7 points | 7.0 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2.1 | Is there a requirement that the exterior lighting will not exceed prescribed values for the amount of light per unit of area? | Prescribed values of light per unit of area, given in lumens/sf or, in the case of parking lots, lumens/parking site. The values are found in Tables A and B of the IDA - IES Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO). Information for the basis of lighting design must be provided during the assessment. Reference Material: • IDA - IES Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), Tables A and B |
1.5 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2.2 | Is there a requirement that exterior lighting trespass will not exceed prescribed BUG ratings as per IDA - IES Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), Table C for the following: | “BUG” stands for three types of light trespass: “Backlight” (the light directed in back of the mounting pole); “Uplight trespass” (light directed above the horizontal plane of the luminaire); and “Glare” (the amount of light emitted from the luminaire at angles known to cause glare). Prescribed values depend on the Lighting Zone (LZ) of the site and are found in IDA - IES Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), Table C. BUG ratings are provided by manufacturers of luminaires. Mark “not applicable” where there is no exterior lighting. Reference Material: • IDA - IES Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), Table C |
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| 3.2.5.2.2.1 | • Backlight trespass? | “Backlight trespass” means the light directed in back of the mounting pole; See MLO Table C1 for recommended values, and the Green Globes for New Construction Technical Reference Manual, Section 3.2.5.2.2 for more details. Mark “not applicable” where there is no exterior lighting. | 1.5 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2.2.2 | • Uplight trespass? | “Uplight trespass” means light directed above the horizontal plane of the luminaire See MLO Table C2 for recommended values. BUG requires downlight only in Lighting Zones 0, 1 and 2, but allows a minor amount of uplight in lighting zones 3 and 4. In Lighting Zones 3 and 4, the amount of allowed uplight is enough to permit the use of very well shielded luminaires. Mark “not applicable” where there is no exterior lighting. | 1.5 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2.2.3 | • Glare? | “Glare” means the amount of light emitted from the luminaire at angles from unshielded light source. As with Backlight values, Glare values are also designated based on the location of the luminaire with respect to the property line. See MLO Table C3 for recommended values. Mark “not applicable” where there is no exterior lighting. | 1.5 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
| 3.2.5.2.3 | Will parking lot lighting have no light emitted above 90 degrees? | Exceptions may apply for ornamental lighting. Ornamental parking lighting shall be permitted by special permit only, and shall meet the requirements of Table C-1 for Backlight, Table C-2 for Uplight, and Table C-3 for Glare, without the need for external field-added modifications. Mark “not applicable” where there is no parking lot lighting. Reference Material: • Green Globes for New Construction Technical Reference Manual, Figure 3.2.5.2.3: IESNA Cutoff Classification Angles |
1.0 | (Select from drop down list) | EE | ||||||||||||
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