Impact of LEED-NC projects on constructors and construction management practices.

摘要

As sustainable construction enters mainstream and the LEED RTM-NC green building rating system becomes synonymous with green buildings, the need to assess the impact of this rating system on constructors' practices is imperative. While owners and designers have played a prominent role in pursuing LEEDRTM projects, there is a strong need to define the role of constructors' and their early involvement in the green building process. This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of LEEDRTM-NC credits on constructors and construction management practices. In addition, a database-query system was also developed as a tool to access these impacts by the constructors. Further, the research method used, was mapped to develop a process model for undertaking a similar impact assessment of green building programs on other construction sectors. The research outputs were developed with the help of four case study projects and an eighteen-member industry advisory group. These outputs would greatly assist constructors as they navigate LEEDRTM-NC projects.