Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings - Hardcover

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Expert guidance on developing a green building service life plan

Filled with step-by-step instructions, Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings explains how to create a framework for managing theperformance requirements and life-cycle impacts--including end-of-life--of major building elements for the duration of a green building’s intended lifespan.

The book discusses operation and maintenance; inspections and assessments; repairs, upgrades, and replacements; documentation; and removal, reuse, recycling, dismantling, and end-of-life disposal of building components. A customizable template for creating a comprehensive green BSLP is included in this practical resource.

Covers major building elements:

• Standard foundations
• Slab on grade
• Basement walls
• Floor construction
• Roof construction
• Exterior walls
• Exterior windows and doors
• Roof coverings
• Interior partitions and doors
• Fittings
• Stair construction
• Wall, floor, and ceiling finishes
• Elevators and lifts
• Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• Fire protection
• Pedestrian paving
• Site development--fences, retaining walls,fountains, and other site improvements
• Storm sewer

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