LEED-New Construction Project Management (GreenSource)

A One-Stop Guide to Managing LEED-New Construction ProjectsThis GreenSource book explains, step by step, how to integrate LEED-New Construction (NC) rating system requirements into the building design and construction processes. Project planning, goals, coordination, implementation, and documentation are covered in detail.LEED-New Construction Project Management provides a tested framework for taking a project from inception to successful certification and shows you how to master the tools to make the process more efficient. Three in-depth case studies covering new commercial building construction, major renovations, and a portfolio of buildings highlight the strategies presented in the book.LEED-New Construction Project Management covers: The LEED rating system and LEED-NC credit categoriesThe project management processProject definition and goal settingDesign phase integrationConstruction phase implementationThe LEED process: adaptability, applicability, and best practicesFuture trendsCredit implementations: sustainable sites; water efficiency; energy and atmosphere; materials and resources; indoor environmental quality; innovation in design