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Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustai... -
Sustainable Sites
Choosing a building's site and managing that site during construction are important to ensure a project's sustainability. Environmentally responsibl... -
Project Guidance
For each project there is a selection of issues and questions you should consider before selecting specific materials or products. This will help...
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Life Cycle Perspective (Life Cycle Thinking)
Life cycle thinking represents a holistic approach to examining the impacts of a product from raw material extraction through production, use, and f... -
Net Zero Energy
Net Zero Energy means that a building balances its energy needs with energy produced from renewable, zero-emission sources. While Net Zero Ene... -
Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Vulnerability to Observed and Expected Changes in Climate
Adapting to observed and expected changes in climate is a complex, long term process that requires personnel to work together across their organizat... -
Tools & Training
This section covers and links to systems, methods, databases, calculators, checklists, etc. designed to help Federal officials and their partners ac... -
Best Practices & Case Studies
One of the best ways to learn and make the case for high-performance building innovations is to point to others’ experience in implementing th... -
Buildings and Health
The challenge for building design and operations is to identify and eliminate health risks while also providing positive physical, emotional, and...
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Enhancing Health with Indoor Air
Four key levers to enhance health and performance by improving indoor air.
Green Products
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Adhesive and Mastic Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Heat Pumps, Air-Source
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Bathroom and Spa Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Bathroom Sink Faucets & Accessories (Residential)
in Plumbing Systems -
Sorbents: Biobased
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Biobased
in Cleaning Products -
Biomass
in Renewable Energy -
Building Insulation
in Construction Materials -
Carpet
in Building Finishes -
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, General Purpose
in Cleaning Products -
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners, Spot Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Carpet Cushion
in Building Finishes -
Ceiling Fans
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Cement and Concrete
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete
in Construction Materials -
Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Clothes Washers
in Appliances -
Combination Units/Multi-Function Devices
in Office Electronics -
Commercial Audio Visual Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Commercial Dishwashers
in Appliances -
Commercial Dishwashers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Freezers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Freezers
in Appliances -
Commercial Fryers
in Appliances -
Commercial Fryers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Steam Cookers
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Steam Cookers
in Appliances -
Commercial Refrigerators
in Appliances -
Commercial Refrigerators
in Cafeteria Products -
Composite Panels
in Building Finishes -
Compost
in Landscaping Products -
Computers
in Office Electronics -
Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids
in Roadway Construction -
Copiers
in Office Electronics -
Telephones
in Office Electronics -
Data Centers & Data Center Buildings
in Office Electronics -
Decorative Light Strings
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Digital Duplicators
in Office Electronics -
Dishwashers
in Appliances -
Dishwashers
in Cafeteria Products -
Downlights
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Dust Suppressants
in Cleaning Products -
DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Players
in Office Electronics -
Cleaning Solvents: Electronics Cleaning
in Cleaning Products -
Fax Machines
in Office Electronics -
Fertilizers
in Landscaping Products -
Floor Strippers
in Cleaning Products -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial)
in Building Finishes -
Floor Tiles
in Building Finishes -
Flowable Fill
in Construction Materials -
Flowable Fill
in Roadway Construction -
Fluorescent Ballasts
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Furnaces
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Commercial Gas Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Geothermal
in Renewable Energy -
Heat Pumps, Geothermal or Ground-Source
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Glass Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Graffiti and Grease Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Commercial Griddles
in Appliances -
Commercial Griddles
in Cafeteria Products -
Hand Soaps and Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Hand Soaps and Cleaners
in Personal Care -
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Home Audio/Video
in Office Electronics -
Household Cleaners, General Purpose
in Cleaning Products -
Refrigerators
in Appliances -
Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Hydroelectric
in Renewable Energy -
Industrial Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Industrial Process Air Conditioning
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Industrial Process Refrigeration Systems
in Refrigeration Systems -
Ink Removers and Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Laminated Paperboard
in Building Finishes -
Landfill Gas
in Renewable Energy -
Landscape Irrigation Services
in Landscaping Products -
Laundry Products, General Purpose
in Cleaning Products -
Laundry Products, Pretreatment/Spot Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Light Commercial Heating and Cooling
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Light Fixtures
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Lighting Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Mailing Machines
in Office Electronics -
Mats
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Sealers: Membrane Concrete Sealers
in Construction Materials -
Cleaning Solvents: Metal Cleaning
in Cleaning Products -
Monitors
in Office Electronics -
Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Multipurpose Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Municipal Solid Waste
in Renewable Energy -
Ocean (Tidal, Wave, Current, or Thermal)
in Renewable Energy -
Office Furniture Components
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Ovens
in Appliances -
Commercial Ovens
in Cafeteria Products -
Patio Blocks
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Sealers: Penetrating Liquids
in Construction Materials -
Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timber and Posts
in Landscaping Products -
Cleaning Solvents: Precision cleaning
in Cleaning Products -
Printers
in Office Electronics -
Aerosols: Propellants
in Miscellaneous -
Toner Cartridges
in Non-Paper Office Products -
Retail Food Refrigeration
in Appliances -
Retail Food Refrigeration
in Cafeteria Products -
Roofing Materials
in Construction Materials -
Air Conditioning, Room
in Appliances -
Air Conditioning, Room
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Scanners and All-in-One Devices
in Office Electronics -
Servers
in Office Electronics -
Showerheads
in Plumbing Systems -
Signage
in Park and Recreation -
Signage
in Roadway Construction -
Signage
in Traffic Control -
Signage
in Building Finishes -
Solar Photovoltaic
in Renewable Energy -
Aerosols: Solvents
in Miscellaneous -
Structural Fiberboard
in Building Finishes -
Structural Fiberboard
in Construction Materials -
Televisions
in Office Electronics -
Toilets
in Plumbing Systems -
Urinals
in Plumbing Systems -
Vending Machines
in Building Furnishings -
Vending Machines
in Cafeteria Products -
Ventilation Fans
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Very Low Temperature Refrigeration Systems
in Refrigeration Systems -
Water Coolers
in Building Furnishings -
Weather or Sensor-Based Irrigation Control Technologies
in Landscaping Products -
Wind
in Renewable Energy -
Composite Panels: Acoustical
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Aluminum
in Construction Materials -
Signage: Aluminum
in Building Finishes -
Signage: Aluminum
in Roadway Construction -
Signage: Aluminum
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Aluminum
in Traffic Control -
Mats: Blends
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Bonded Polyurethane
in Building Finishes -
Building Insulation: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On
in Building Furnishings -
Cement and Concrete: Cenospheres
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Cenospheres
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Coal Fly Ash
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Coal Fly Ash
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Concrete
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Fabric
in Building Furnishings -
Fertilizers: Fertilizer from Recovered Organic Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Roofing Materials: Fiber
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Fiberglass
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Foam-in-Place
in Construction Materials -
Office Furniture Components: Furniture Structure
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Glass Fiber Reinforced
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
in Roadway Construction -
Composite Panels: Interior Panels
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Jute
in Building Finishes -
Hydraulic Mulch: Paper-Based Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Laminated Paperboard: Paperboard
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Particleboard/Fiberboard Component
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Perlite Composite Board
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Phenolic Rigid Foam
in Construction Materials -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Mats: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Patio Blocks: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Signage: Plastic
in Roadway Construction -
Signage: Plastic
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Plastic
in Traffic Control -
Signage: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Plastic Furniture Component
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction
in Construction Materials -
Composite Panels: Plastic Lumber
in Building Finishes -
Building Insulation: Plastic, Non-Woven Batt
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Plastic/Composites
in Construction Materials -
Carpet: Polyester Carpet Face Fiber
in Building Finishes -
Office Furniture Components: Remanufactured or Refurbished Furniture
in Building Furnishings -
Building Insulation: Rigid Foam
in Construction Materials -
Building Insulation: Rock Wool
in Construction Materials -
Carpet Cushion: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Floor Tiles (Heavy Duty/Commercial): Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Mats: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Patio Blocks: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Rubber
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Silica Fume
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Silica Fume
in Construction Materials -
Roofing Materials: Steel
in Construction Materials -
Signage: Steel
in Building Finishes -
Signage: Steel
in Roadway Construction -
Signage: Steel
in Park and Recreation -
Signage: Steel
in Traffic Control -
Composite Panels: Structural Interior Panels
in Building Finishes -
Composite Panels: Structural Wall Panels
in Building Finishes -
Carpet Cushion: Synthetic Fibers
in Building Finishes -
Roofing Materials: Wood/Composites
in Construction Materials -
Carpet: Woven, Tufted, or Knitted Fiber and a Backing System
in Building Finishes -
Compost: Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Adhesives
in Miscellaneous -
Aerosols
in Miscellaneous -
Cleaning Solvents
in Cleaning Products -
Corrosion Preventatives
in Miscellaneous -
De-Icers, General Purpose
in Miscellaneous -
Dehumidifiers
in Appliances -
Air Purifiers (Cleaners)
in Appliances -
Sorbents
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents
in Cleaning Products -
Wood and Concrete Sealers
in Construction Materials -
Drain Maintainers
in Miscellaneous -
Drain Maintainers
in Cleaning Products -
Floor Cleaners and Protectors
in Cleaning Products -
Dishwashing Products
in Cafeteria Products -
Dishwashing Products
in Cleaning Products -
Oven & Grill Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Oven & Grill Cleaners
in Cafeteria Products -
Hydraulic Mulch: Wood-Based Hydraulic Mulch
in Landscaping Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Building Furnishings -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Air-Cooled
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Appliances -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Cafeteria Products -
Commercial Ice Makers: Water-Cooled
in Building Furnishings -
Air Fresheners and Deodorizers
in Cleaning Products -
Asphalt Restorers
in Roadway Construction -
Electronic Components Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Electronic Components Cleaners
in Office Electronics -
Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet)
in Building Finishes -
Furniture Cleaners and Protectors
in Cleaning Products -
Wood and Concrete Stains
in Building Finishes -
Wood and Concrete Stains
in Construction Materials -
Boilers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Air Conditioning, Central
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
in Cafeteria Products -
Industrial Luminaires (High/Low Bay)
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Set-Top Boxes and Cable Boxes
in Office Electronics -
Paint
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Consolidated Latex Paint
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- Dark Colors
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Reprocessed Latex Paint -- White, Off-White, and Pastel Colors
in Building Finishes -
Compost Activators and Accelerators
in Landscaping Products -
Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
in Construction Materials -
Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners
in Roadway Construction -
Erosion Control Materials
in Roadway Construction -
Erosion Control Materials
in Construction Materials -
Erosion Control Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Latex
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Water-borne Alkyd
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Oil-Based
in Building Finishes -
Paint: Interior Paints and Coatings -- Solvent-borne Alkyd
in Building Finishes -
Freezers
in Appliances -
General Purpose Industrial Wipers
in Cleaning Products -
General Purpose Industrial Wipers
in Paper Office Products -
Paper Towels
in Paper Office Products -
Paper Towels
in Cleaning Products -
Paper Towels
in Cafeteria Products -
Plastic Trash Bags
in Cafeteria Products -
Plastic Trash Bags
in Cleaning Products -
Computers: Desktop Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Notebook Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Workstation Computers
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Thin Client Computers
in Office Electronics -
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
in Office Electronics -
Floor Tiles: Plastic
in Building Finishes -
Floor Tiles: Rubber
in Building Finishes -
Residential Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: Whole-Home Gas Tankless
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: Solar
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: High Efficiency Electric Storage (Heat Pump)
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Residential Water Heaters: High-Efficiency Gas Storage
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Fertilizers: Biobased Fertilizers
in Landscaping Products -
Compost: Biobased Compost Materials
in Landscaping Products -
Residential Water Heaters: Electric Storage Water Heaters
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products
in Miscellaneous -
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products
in Cleaning Products -
Specialty Precision Cleaners and Solvents
in Cleaning Products -
Wastewater Systems Coatings
in Plumbing Systems -
Data Center Storage
in Office Electronics -
Large Network Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment
in Office Electronics -
Exterior Lighting
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Fluorescent Luminaires
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Laundry Products, General Purpose: Laundry Detergents
in Cleaning Products -
Laundry Products, General Purpose: Bleach
in Cleaning Products -
Laundry Products, General Purpose: Fabric Softeners
in Cleaning Products -
Light Bulbs
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Light Bulbs: Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Light Bulbs: LED Lighting
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Composite Panels: Countertops
in Building Finishes -
Aircraft Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Boat/RV Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Corrosion Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Stainless Steel Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers: Other Metal Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Microbial Cleaning Products
in Cleaning Products -
Microbial Cleaning Products: Drain Maintenance Products
in Cleaning Products -
Microbial Cleaning Products: Wastewater Maintenance Products
in Cleaning Products -
Microbial Cleaning Products: General Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Paint Removers
in Cleaning Products -
Paint Removers
in Building Finishes -
Chillers: Air-Cooled Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Chillers: Water-Cooled Chillers
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Chillers: Refrigerants
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Servers: Enterprise Servers
in Office Electronics -
Servers: Small-scale Servers
in Office Electronics -
Advanced Power Strips (APS)
in Office Electronics -
Wireless Sensor Networks
in Office Electronics -
Suspended Fluorescent Luminaires
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Clothes Dryers
in Appliances -
Sorbents: Paper
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Paper
in Cleaning Products -
Sorbents: Textiles
in Cleaning Products -
Sorbents: Textiles
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Plastics
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Plastics
in Cleaning Products -
Sorbents: Wood
in Cleaning Products -
Sorbents: Wood
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Other Organics/Multi-Materials
in Miscellaneous -
Sorbents: Other Organics/Multi-Materials
in Cleaning Products -
Computers: Tablets/Slates
in Office Electronics -
Computers: Integrated Desktop Computers
in Office Electronics -
Chillers: Variable-Speed Magnetic Levitation Chiller Compressor
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Ventilation Fan Belts, Synchronous and Cogged
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Cooler, Indirect Evaporative
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Modems
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Optical Network Devices
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Cable and DSL Integrated Access Devices
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Routers
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Switches
in Office Electronics -
Small Network Equipment: Access Points
in Office Electronics -
Telephones: Cordless Phones, Answering Machines, and Combination Units
in Office Electronics -
Telephones: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones
in Office Electronics -
Boilers: Biomass Boiler, Wood-Pellet-Fired
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Condensing
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Commercial
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Boilers: Residential
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Ductless Heating and Cooling
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Commercial Clothes Washers
in Appliances -
Weather Station for Irrigation Control
in Landscaping Products -
Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) Hybrid Solar Systems
in Construction Materials -
Photovoltaic-Thermal (PV-T) Hybrid Solar Systems
in Renewable Energy -
Liquid Applied Solar-control Films
in Construction Materials -
Roof Coatings
in Construction Materials -
Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
in Cleaning Products -
Dishwashing Products: Dish Detergent
in Cafeteria Products -
Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
in Cafeteria Products -
Dishwashing Products: Dish Soap
in Cleaning Products -
Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
in Cleaning Products -
Dishwashing Products: Rinse Aids
in Cafeteria Products -
Appliance Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Wood Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Roof Coatings: Plastic (polyol)
in Construction Materials -
Granite and Stone Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Brick and Masonry Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Medical Instrument Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Medical Instrument Cleaners
in Biomedical Equipment and Supplies -
Descalers
in Cleaning Products -
HVAC Maintenance Products
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Kitchen/Countertop Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Kitchen/Countertop Cleaners
in Cafeteria Products -
Roof Products (Other)
in Construction Materials -
Biological-Based Grease Trap / Lift Station Maintainers
in Cleaning Products -
Biological-Based Holding Tank Treatment / Deodorizers
in Cleaning Products -
Carpet: Nylon
in Building Finishes -
Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
in Building Finishes -
Furniture
in Building Furnishings -
Wallboard/Gypsum Board/Drywall
in Building Finishes -
Wallboard/Gypsum Board/Drywall
in Construction Materials -
Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Wireless Advanced Lighting Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
LED Fixtures with Integrated Controls
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
LED Luminaires, Commercial and Industrial
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
in Vehicles and Vehicle Products -
Commercial Coffee Brewers
in Appliances -
Commercial Coffee Brewers
in Cafeteria Products -
Dry Erase Board Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Jewelry Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Outdoor Furniture Cleaners
in Cleaning Products -
Honeycomb Solar Thermal Collector
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
in Cleaning Products -
Dishwashing Products: Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
in Cafeteria Products -
Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer
in Appliances -
Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer
in Biomedical Equipment and Supplies -
Smart Thermostats
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Laundry Products, General Purpose: Laundry Detergent Boosters
in Cleaning Products -
Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film
in Construction Materials -
Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film
in HVAC/Mechanical -
Linear LED Lighting Retrofits
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Control Optimization System for Chiller Plants
in HVAC/Mechanical -
LED Downlight Lamps for CFL Fixtures
in Lighting and Ceiling Fans -
Computers: Portable All-In-One Computers
in Office Electronics -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Curing Agents
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Curing Agents
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Leveling
in Roadway Construction -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Leveling
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Patching
in Construction Materials -
Cement and Concrete: Concrete Repair Materials—Concrete Patching
in Roadway Construction -
Paint: Exterior Paint and Coatings
in Building Finishes
Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Whole Building Systems
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Solid Waste - Credit 8.3
Recycle organic matter generated during site operations and maintenance
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Lighting - Operations and Maintenance
The integrative design process doesn’t end when the lighting upgrade is installed. It is important to commission the new lighting technologies and d...
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Lighting - Operations and Maintenance
High-efficiency lighting tends to have very long life. Technologies like LEDs, which today have longer payback periods when considering energy alone...
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HVAC - Operations and Maintenance Costs
Proper maintenance extends the life of your HVAC equipment and saves energy along the way. Panicked, late night service calls for your suddenly br...
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Water - Operations and Maintenance
Maintenance personnel are critical in sustaining a successful water system upgrade into the future. The water components need to be commissioned as ...
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Water - Operations and Maintenance Costs
Within the office facility, leaks and corrosion can lead to expensive and time-consuming structural damage as well as an increase in water utility c...
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Submetering - Facility Managers and Operations and Maintenance Staff
No matter how sustainable a building may be in design and construction, it can only remain so if it is operated responsibly and maintained properly....
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Lighting - Green Tips
Develop an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual to serve as the lighting-management policy and a central operating reference for building managem...
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HVAC - Green Tips and Strategies
Develop an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual to serve as the HVAC-management policy and a central operating reference for building management ...
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HVAC - System Specific Maintenance
The Federal Energy Management Program’s guide Operations & Maintenance Best Practices has detailed guidance and checklists on the maintena...
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Submetering - Green Tips and Strategies
Ensure that building and system operators have access to training or are already prepared to provide cost-effective meter and invertor maintenance o...
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IEQ - O&M
The commercial cleaning industry in the U.S. annually uses 8 billion pounds of chemicals annually.1 These chemicals, as well as operations and maint...
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Lighting - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design for Operations & Maintenance: Existing Buildings (LEED O+M: EB) addresses lighting systems through...
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HVAC - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) addresses HVAC systems through a number of prereq...
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IEQ - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) dedicates an entire credit section to enhancing t...
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Solid Waste - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) focuses on policies and best practices to manage ...
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Planted Roof - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
LEED Operations and Maintenance (O+M) for Existing Buildings addresses many of the benefits that planted roofs provide. Planted roofs have a positiv...
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Submetering - Tenants
Submeters eliminate utility billing problems associated with arbitrary ratio-based measures (e.g. square footage) that favor high volume users over ...
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Submetering - Design Professionals
Data provides important input to the design process. The availability of focused data can help establish direction for designing, building, and main...
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Submetering - Codes and Standards Developers and Regulators
Energy usage data for different types of buildings can serve to validate requirements within existing codes and standards, or identify new approache...
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Submetering - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
LEED Operations and Maintenance (O+M) for Existing Buildings requires building-level water and energy metering. This requirement is intended to help...
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Water - LEED O+M: Existing Buildings (v4)
Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) dedicates certification credits to reducing the b...
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IEQ - Occupant Survey
IEQ occupant surveys are a cost effective and valuable resource for identifying areas of discomfort or dissatisfaction to address during renovation ...
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HVAC - Commissioning
The process of ensuring that your building is operating properly starts with commissioning. In general, commissioning is the process of ensuring tha...
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Submetering - Resources
Using the data from submetering systems to better manage building operations and maintenance can have a significant impact on a building’s ove...
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Water - Health
Leaks in the water system, if left unidentified and untreated, can serve as a catalyst for mold growth within the building space. Prolonged exposure...
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Submetering - O&M Impact
Optimizing operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies for building equipment technologies and systems improves operational efficiency, reduces ...
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Submetering - Integrative Design Process
The integrative design process understands that buildings, their components, and their use type and surroundings are interrelated. Involving all sta...
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Submetering - Meter-Related Costs
Meter costs can be grouped into three main categories: equipment costs, labor costs, and recurring costs. Since submetering systems can vary greatly...
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Submetering - O&M
One of the best ways to save energy is to measure and manage it. There are two basic methods for managing resource use: through improved resou...
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Water - Plumbing Fixtures
High efficiency plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, faucets, and showers) can lead to significant water savings. FEMP BMP #6 gives some guidance on...
Materials
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Casework / Millwork
Select casework and millwork that have sustainable attributes such as rapidly renewable, recycled content and sustainably managed forest materia... -
Wood Frame
Window frames are one component of a window assembly. In naturally ventilated buildings window frames allow the window to be opened to bring in fre... -
Plants / Planters