Teresa R. Pohlman, PhD, Renovation and Construction Program Office, Integrated Product Team Leader for Safety, Sustainability, and Environment, U.S. Department of Defense Pentagon, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3700, (703) 614-2173, PohlmanT@army.pentagon.mil

In order to attain sustainable construction objectives, the Pentagon Renovation Program has formulated a plan of action to provide clear goal definition and metrics to measure achievement of progress. The Pentagon Renovation Team has worked from guidelines developed and supported by the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program in creating its green building initiatives. During the relocation and construction process, the Pentagon Renovation Program is recycling existing site materials (asphalt, concrete, and soil) and recycling construction waste. Contractual requirements for construction included using wood from sustainable managed forests, low water use plumbing fixtures, low VOC paints and sealants, energy efficient lighting, recycled steel, ceiling tile, ceramic tile, concrete masonry units, and using packaging, labeling and instructions made from recycled material. Future applications for incorporating EPP into the Pentagon renovation include upcoming construction projects, and coordination with Washington Headquarters Services Department of Defense custodial, operations and maintenance, and recycling programs.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, the participant (learner) will be able to

• Understand a successful approach to integrating sustainable design into the overall acquisition and management strategy of a major renovation program.
• Apply green strategies to "performance-based" contracting.

Keywords: Environment, Sustainability

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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