Sustainability Design and Energy Reduction Manual - The Whole ...

April 2010
GUIDANCE
Ozone Depleting Compounds: By following the current VA specifications and other VA
guidance, this goal should be easily achieved.
Recycled Content and Bio-based Content: Follow the requirements based in the Guiding
Principle for this requirement unless VA standards for functionality, cleanability, and longevity
are compromised.
Construction Waste: All construction waste that can be recycled or salvaged, preferably on
site if possible, should be done if lifecycle cost effective. Identify early in the project which
materials will be recycled.
Construction Waste Revenue: According to Public Law 103-329, Sec 608, revenue
generated through recycling and waste prevention program activities can be retained for VA use
by VHA Facility Directors. Construction materials that can be recycled are covered under this
law. The Project Team will have to identify those construction items to be recycled, and the VA
Project Manager will have to appropriately negotiate with the General Contractor to assure that
the appropriate value of the material is accounted for and available to the government.
DELIVERABLES
5.1 & 5.2 Report on amount of recycled and Bio-based content used
Determine compliance as per instructions and provide summary calculations
and backup material. If unable to meet goal, provide explanation as to why.
5.3 Report on Construction Waste Recycling
Identify possible waste recycling options early in the project. Create
recycling plan and report by type and amount throughout project delivery.
Provide final summary at project completition.
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