The Green Advantage Field PersonnelStandard™

Sample Green Advantage® Certification Specifications for use in Bidding and/or Construction Documents

Summary Statement:  “Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, at least 30% of key construction personnel will be Green Advantage® Certified.”

Note that the percentage of GA Certified construction personnel varies, but reports indicate that the greater the percentage, the greater the impact in achieving energy, health, personnel collaboration and cost saving goals.  Thirty percent (30%) is the minimum recommended.

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Suggested language to be used by bidding document and specification writers:

1. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, at least 30% of the General Contractor's or Construction Manager's personnel* will be Green Advantage Certified.

*Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications, if applicable:

Architect's on site representative;
Contractor;
Construction Manager including Project Executive
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Quality Control Manager
Mechanical/ Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Coordinator
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent, and/or
General Foreman

2. Prior to and throughout the construction phase of the project, at least 30% of Subcontractor personnel** will be Green Advantage Certified.

**Personnel must be actively involved in the day-to-day activities and of the following classifications:

Project Manager
Superintendent
Project Engineer
Quality Control Manager
General Foreman, or
Trade Foreman

Contractors and Subcontractors are also encouraged to conduct a one-hour on-site orientation to green building for all individuals participating in the project prior to beginning work as well as periodic meetings throughout the construction process.

Submittals:

Documentation to demonstrate achievement of this requirement should include a complete list of all Contractor, Construction Manager and Subcontractor Organizational and Project Managers on the project, noting their role in the project, who is GA certified, and including a copy of a GA certification certificate for each individual. Calculations for Contractor, Construction Manager and Subcontractor Organizational and Project Managers should be provided separately to demonstrate compliance.

If this project is classified as a Multi prime Contract, the Construction Manager and each Prime Contractor will adhere to those percentages and classifications aforementioned under the contractor and subcontractor descriptions, respectively.