Federal Green Construction Guide For Specifiers

Updated: November 5, 2021
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WHAT IT IS:

This online tool is organized according to CSI MasterFormat™ and was developed by the EPA in partnership with the Federal Environmental Executive and the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). The 70+ sections provide users with multiple, performance-based options, allowing for flexibility in application.

Its goal is to help architects, agencies, and specifiers meet their project-specific environmental goals and mandates including:

Executive Order 13423, 13514, and the revised Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings
EPA’s Final Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for recovered content
USDA’s BioPreferred Program
ENERGY STAR® & DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Efficiency Recommendations
Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
ASTM, LEED®, Green Globes, and other rating systems and standards
And other ‘best practices’ as determined via industry and public comment

WHEN TO USE THIS:

While the sample specs are great references when pursuing green certifications, they can also be helpful in establishing firm-wide standards in compliance with ‘best practices’ as noted in these specs.

LEARN MORE:

To share comments & suggestions, please contact Alison Kinn Bennett at 202-564-8859 or kinn.alison@epa.gov.

For more information about the scope, purpose, and use of the Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.