Mr. MK LEUNG - BEAM Society · IEQ 24 IV 10 (Bonus) Performance Category ... • measures to protect BS installation, its ventilation system components and ... Construction IAQ Management

28th BEAM Pro Training & Examination Site Aspects (SA) for New Buildings

Mr. MK LEUNG Director of BEAM Society Limited

Site Aspects Panel Chair, Technical Review Committee, BEAM Society Limited

Green Building Faculty, Hong Kong Green Building Council

24 April 2015

Different assessment methods in use worldwide assign their aspects under

different categories according to the preferences of the tool developer. In BEAM

Plus Interiors, aspects are grouped within the following categories:

GBA 8

MAN 10

MA 26

EU 26

WU 6

IEQ 24

IV 10 (Bonus)

Performance Category

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Grading

BEAM Plus Interiors sets pre-requisites for several key performance aspects : •implementation of construction safety plan (MAN P1) •Avoiding chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in any HVAC&R equipment installed for the space during the fit-out (MA P1) •Providing basic facilities for effective recycling of paper, plastic and metal wastes during occupancy (MA P2) •Avoiding the use of virgin timber resources during fit-out works (MA P3)


Section Credit

GBA 1 Green Building Attributes 5

GBA 2 Long-term Leases 3

Total 8

Green Building Attributes (GBA)


Encourage selection of green “host building” and long-term lease.

Up to 5 credits within validity (no more than 5 years) of BEAM certification

or other internationally recognised green building labelling systems. No double counting is allowed!

GBA 1 Green Building Attributes


Alternative: For an uncertified building, one (1) credit is achieved for each of the following

listed characteristics of the building, up to a maximum of 4 credits:

1. No car parking provision 2. Local transport 3. Neighbourhood basic services 4. Neighbourhood recreational facilities 5. Light pollution 6. Water efficient design 7. On-site renewable energy 8. CSR Facilities

GBA 1 Green Building Attributes


2 credits where the lease contract period between the landlord and the tenant is at least 4 years. 3 credits where the lease contract period between the landlord and the tenant is at least 6 years.

A certified true copy of the Contract for the prescribed duration.

GBA 2 Long-term Leases


Section Credit

MAN P1 Construction Safety Prerequisite

MAN 1 BEAM Professional 1

MAN 2 Construction IAQ Management 1

MAN 3 Construction Noise 1

MAN 4 Green Cleaning 2

MAN 5 Corporate Social Responsibility Facilities 2

MAN 6 User Guidance 1

MAN 7 Occupational Health and Safety 2

Total 10

Management (MAN)


Encourage responsible management practices during fit-out

works process, and provisions to encourage sustainable

management during operation.

A Safety Management Plan has been implemented and

updated where necessary during construction and fit-out

activities:

•Person-in-charge and emergency contact;

•Hazard / risk identification;

•Public protection controls;

•Control methods;

•Site inspection frequency;

•Common plant and equipment used;

•Promotion & training;

•Personal protection equipment used, etc.

MAN P1 Construction Safety


1 credit for at least one key member of the

project team being a certified BEAM Pro:

•Accredited before the beginning of construction;

•An employee of the design firm, or an employee or

consultant of the project space owner;

•Conduct one design meeting at concept stage;

•Participation in meetings

•Provide guidance to the project team regarding;

•Supervise and submit all submissions.

MAN 1 BEAM Professional


1 credit for implementing of adequate mitigation measures in accordance with Construction IAQ Management Plan:

• measures to protect BS installation, its ventilation system components and air pathways against contamination;

• measures to protect building components from contamination; • control measures for HVAC system and component protection; • Pre-occupation cleaning procedures employed if not adequately protected; • contaminant source control; • interruption of moisture/pollutant pathways;

Construction IAQ Management report detailing how fit-out construction activities, and where applicable deconstruction activities, were executed.

MAN 2 Construction IAQ Management


1 credit for implementing measures to reduce noise from construction and fit-out activities.

Below documentation shall be provided: •List Responsible Person; •Overall plan listing all nuisance Measures to minimise the noise nuisance to the immediate neighbourhood; •BMO declaration letter no written compliant received.

MAN 3 Construction Noise


2 credits for implementing a green cleaning plan.

• The documentation shall detail how in-house or appointed cleaning service providers adopt and maintain: ─ Lower toxicity cleaning agents and, ─ procedures for cleaning each area of the premises.

• The Green Cleansing system manual shall include:

─ Responsible person, ─ materials used, ─ procedures and ─ cleansing records.

MAN 4 Green Cleaning


2 credits for providing one of the listed provisions:

•Nursery provision (e.g. child care corner);

•Baby-care room;

•Supervised play area;

•Recreation facility within space for staff (e.g. sleeping/rest room, fitness

room);

•At least 2 enhanced provisions as stipulated in the “Recommended

Design Requirements” of Barrier Free Access 2008 within tenant areas;

•Bicycle parking, showering and locker facilities…

Applicant is encouraged to submit alternative CSR facilities

MAN 5 CSR Facilities


1 credit for providing a space user’s guide for office space or a notice board for public or retail area to encourage and promote environmentally friendly space use, including at least the following:

Local transport and alternative transport

Hygiene and environmental issues

Material

Energy

Indoor environmental quality

Water conservation

Waste sorting

MAN 6 User Guidance


1 credit for scoring at least 50% of the applicable occupational health and safety measures and facilities for the project space. 2 credits for scoring at least 70%.

Ergonomics Pt Indoor Environmental Quality Pt Storage Pt

Provided adjustable & movable

office chairs.

1 Wall / sound barrier between

occupant and noisy equipment or

locations (e.g. photocopiers,

kitchen etc).

1 Closed lid bins for organic waste

(e.g. food waste).

1

Armrests on office chair (if

provided) shall be adjustable in

height.

1 Draught: Air from air diffuser is not

directly blown to seating occupant.

1 1.2 metres of space in front of

storage to allow sufficient space for

safe movement.

1

Standing-height-benches can be

adjustable in height (if provided).

1 Glare: No monitors (computer, TV)

are facing window.

1 Safe means of climbing up to

storage that is more than 2 metres.

1

Desks or tables are rounded

corners with no sharp edges.

1 Sound absorbing panel between

walkway and workstation.

1 Interior layout Pt

Knee clearance dimensions for

desk is from 610mm to 760mm for

height and >800 mm for width.

1 Others (by Applicant) 1 Walkways / aisles are at least 1

metre clear width.

1

Anti-fatigue matting for standing

workers (e.g. retail staff behind

counter, laboratory staff)

1 Others (by Applicant) 1 No electrical extension cords lying

on walkway or in shopping centres.

1

Others (by Applicant) 1 Others (by Applicant) 1 Others (by Applicant) 1

Total Applicable Points Points Achieved: Percentage Achieved:

MAN 7 Occupational Health & Safety


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