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1.0 Introduction

The University of Southampton recognises the significant impact the design,construction and occupation of buildings have on the environment. The EstateStrategy (UoS, 2006) set out the programme of enhancing and developing thecampuses and stated that buildings and infrastructure shall be developed withminimal environmental impacts and shall be sustainable designed, procuredand operated.

2.0 Purpose

This document sets out the framework for how capital projects will deliver theprinciples of sustainable construction and meet the Universitys policy andstrategy aspirations.

Each project will have an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) from theoutset which will record how the project was managed from a sustainabilityperspective. The EMP will document how environmental risk will be managedto ensure buildings are built or refurbished without harming the environment.

3.0 Scope

This document covers the Universitys Capital Programme:

. Redevelopment of Boldrewood

. B8

. CEE

. Mountbatten

. SGH refurbishments

Details of the programme can be found atwww.soton.ac.uk/estatedevelopment.

4.0 What is sustainable construction?


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Sustainable development is often defined as, 'development which meets theneeds of the present without compromising the ability of future generations tomeet their own needs'.

A more meaningful definition for sustainable construction is the need to find abalance between economic, environmental and social factors in the design,construction and use of buildings:


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Overall materialconsumption byconstruction

Industry (>400 Mt/year)

Quantity of construction anddemolition waste generated

(~120 Mt per Year UK)

Waste constructionmaterials that arereused/recycled

(~60 Mt per year)

M tonnes

Environment

Economy

Society

Environment

Minimise depletion ofnatural resources

Prevent pollution

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

Social

Fit for purpose

Meeting place

Supports local economy

Minimise disturbance tolocal residents

Economy

Whole Life Cost

Value engineering

Capital v revenue

(From WRAP)


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5.0 Why is sustainable construction important?

Buildings are responsible for almost half of the UKs carbon emissions, half ofthe water consumption, about one third of landfill waste and one quarter of allraw materials used in the economy. The construction industry has a centralrole in driving the sustainable development agenda.

6.0 Context

6.1 National

The UK Government has published a strategy for sustainable construction(BERR, 2008). The main elements are:

. Climate change reduce CO2 emissions by at least 60% by 2050;

. Energy all non-domestic buildings to be zero carbon by 2019;

. Water introduce more efficient standards for water fittings;

. Waste reduce construction waste sent to landfill by 50% by 2012


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(based on 2008)


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. Materials minimise environmental and social impacts, for eg alltimber from sustainable sources by April 2009

The planning framework is set out in:

. PPS1 Delivering sustainable development, with a Climate Changesupplement to ensure tackling climate change is a primary objective ofthe planning system, helping to speed up the shift to renewable andlow-carbon energy developments; and. PPS25 Development and Flood Risk helps planners to avoid,manage and reduce future flood risk to communities through thelocation, layout and design of development.

The Climate Change bill will be put in place a national framework for tacklingclimate change impacts.

6.2 Regional

SEEDAs objective is that by 2012 the South East will be one of the world'sleading environmental economies, with businesses in the region having madesignificant reductions in water and energy consumption and waste production,relative to their output. There are three priorities supporting this:

. Investment in the environment

. Secure sustainable land management

. Achieve sustainable management of waste, waste and energy to break

the link between economic growth and environmental degradation

The Sustainable Checklist is designed to ensure that new developmentsthroughout the South East incorporate as many facets of sustainability aspossible (www.southeast.sustainability-checklist.co.uk).

6.3 Local

Southampton City Council has produced a Sustainable Development guide fordevelopers on achieving high quality design and construction. It complements

the Southampton sustainability checklist to provide background information onthe key sustainability issues to be addressed in planning applications.(www.southampton.gov.uk/building-planning/sustainability).

7.0 Framework


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7.1 Project life & sustainable construction

There are opportunities throughout the life of a building to adopt the principlesof sustainable construction and so minimise the impact of a building on theenvironment:


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arrowPre-design

Design &

procurement

Pre-construction

Construction

Post-

construction

7.2 Pre-design

The University has published its overarching Environment & SustainabilityPolicy and Sustainable Buildings Policy and supporting Briefing Note (SeeAppendices A - C). The main elements of the Policy are:

. Comply with the law;

. Prevent pollution;

. Minimise impact on the environment;. Attain BREEAM Excellent or Very Good;

. Whole life costing;

. Aim for materials with recycled content of 10% of value; and

. Manage risk by producing an EMP (including a SWMP).

The EMP will encompass all aspects of sustainability. Project Managersshould use the sustainability checklist as a tool to ensure all aspects are

considered (See Appendix D). This checklist has been developed followingthe requirements of SEEDA and Southampton City Council to meet planningrequirements. A travel plan for the project will need to be produced, which willbe informed by the Universitys strategic Travel Plan.

The EMP will:


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. Identify hazards and management action;

. Incorporate the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) (SeeAppendix E for a checklist to help develop the Plan);. Record evidence of management eg through the use of KPIs;. Provide an audit tool; and. Used as part of the project review.

Project Managers should refer to the flow charts, which show the frameworkfor sustainable construction (Appendix F) and the mechanism for howsustainability should be reviewed as part of the building project (See AppendixG).


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Design &conception

(client in conjunctionconjunction withdesigners &planners)

Consider wasteefficient materials& methods ofconstruction

Site design &tendering

(client inconjunction withdesigners, plannersand, onceappointed, theprincipal contractor)

Draft SWMPidentifying wastetypesRecord designstageconsiderationsBuild wastemanagementtargets into tenderspecifications

Constructionphases

(principalcontractor, inconjunction with allcontractors on site)

Regular tool boxtalksAdequateordering, delivery,and storage of

materialsUpdate SWMP aswaste is processedor removed

Post-completion

(principal contractorand, for lessons


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learnt, all parties)

Reconcile finalwaste data withSWMPCalculateresource savingsApply lessonslearnt for futureprojects

7.3 Design and procurement

Project Managers should discuss with architects/developers whatopportunities exist to design out waste and minimise use of natural resources.Energy management is a priority and a summary of the Universitysrequirements are in Appendix H. The EMP must be produced. The SWMPshould include details of decisions that impact on waste management,

including those on:

1. Materials use:

. Design specifications

. Materials used

. Method of construction

. Logistics (site layout/storage/delivery)

2. Approach to material resource efficiency:

7.4 Pre-construction

The SWMP must identify and record the amount of waste produced fromDecant and Demolition activities and include estimates of the amount of wasteto be managed.


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7.5 Construction

The Principal Contractor is responsible for managing risk on the site andupdating the EMP and SWMP. These documents will form part of site audits.

7.6 Post construction/occupation

The Project Team should review the project and this should include:

. Completion of EMP and SWMP;


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arrowPre-design

Design &

procurement

Pre-construction

Construction

Post-

construction

Guidance &influence

Audit

Review

Policy

. Delivery of user guide (how to use the building to minimise energyand water use and waste production);. Welfare and satisfaction of users; and. Collate lessons learnt.

8.0 Roles and Responsibilities

The client role changes during the life of a project:


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The Universitys Environment Manager (together with other key E&F staff) isresponsible for:

. Periodically reviewing & updating this document;

. Periodically reviewing & updating the Sustainable Buildings Policy andBriefing Note;. Providing guidance during the design and procurement stage on allaspects of sustainable construction (energy, water, waste, transport,biodiversity, etc);. Ensuring an Environmental Management Plan (incorporating a SiteWaste Management Plan) is produced;

. Auditing the construction stage; and. Reviewing the project and recording lessons learnt.

The Project Manager is responsible for:

. Ensuring the location, orientation and sizing of the building are set tominimise use of resources and waste production;. Specifying sustainable construction principles in contracts and

appointments;. Ensuring the designer/architect and principal contractor are aware of,and adopt the principles of, sustainable construction at an early stage(as set out in this document);. Collating and acting on comments from the Environment Manager andother E&F staff throughout the life of the project;


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. Ensuring the Principal Contractor manages risk and minimises harm tothe environment; and. Ensuring the EMP and SWMP are kept up to date.

The Architect/Designer is responsible for:

. Adopting the principles of sustainable construction from the start and inparticular seek opportunities at the design stage to minimiseenergy/water use and waste production; and. Providing information for the EMP and SWMP.

The Principal Contractor is responsible for:

. Managing environmental risk on site;. Developing and recording information in the EMP (and SWMP);

. Reporting on progress with the EMP (and SWMP);

. Ensuring sub-contractors are aware of their responsibilities indelivering a sustainable building; and. Completing and reviewing the EMP (and SWMP) at project closure.

9.0 Status

This document will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

10.0 Author

Dr Neil Smith

Environment Manager

11.0 References

UoS (2006) Estate Strategy

BERR (2008) Strategy for sustainable construction


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12.0 Appendices

Appendix A: Environment and sustainability Policy

Appendix B: Sustainable Buildings Policy

Appendix C: Sustainable Buildings Briefing note

Appendix D: Sustainability checklist

Appendix E: SWMP checklist

Appendix F: Framework for sustainable construction

Appendix G: Sustainability Process Chart

Appendix H: Summary of energy management


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12.1 Appendix A: Environment and Sustainability Policy

The University of Southampton is one of the top ten research-led Universitiesin the UK and offers first-class opportunities and facilities for study andresearch, in a stimulating working environment. We are committed toprudently mange our estate by improving the strategic alignment, quality,utilisation and environmental impact of our estate and physical infrastructure(University Strategy, 2010).

We recognise the important role we have in managing the impact of our day-to-day operations on the environment and in promoting the principles ofsustainability in all our activities.

We are committed to:

1.1 maintaining, and enhancing, the quality of the University environment,both for people who live and work here, and for the wider community;

1.2 improving the health and wellbeing of our staff and students;1.3 Complying with, and where appropriate, exceeding, applicable legal andother requirements relevant to our operations;1.4 preventing pollution; and1.5 implementing an Environmental Management System to drive continualenvironmental improvement across all our sites.

2. We are committed to achieving environmental good practice throughout

our activities by:

2.1 Seeking to integrate sustainability into our strategies, policies andoperations so that decisions are based on finding a balance betweeneconomic, social and environmental factors;

2.2 Implementing a Carbon Management Plan to deliver a 20% reduction incarbon emissions from energy consumption by 2020 based on a2005/06 baseline;

2.3 Promoting the prudent use of natural resources and the minimisation of

waste;

2.4 Implementing a sustainable buildings policy to design, build and maintainworld class research and teaching facilities and ensuring theinfrastructure and facilities are upgraded and maintained to supportfuture developments;

2.5 Implementing a travel plan that encourages reduced dependency on caruse and improves the transport options available to both staff andstudents;


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2.6 Maintaining biodiversity and enhancing the campus grounds;

2.7 Embedding the principles of sustainability into the curriculum, research,extra-curriculum & estate to help staff and students apply them to theirpersonal development;

2.8 Working with the Higher Education sector, all relevant externalauthorities, environmental bodies and associations to keep up to datewith latest developments and share best practice;


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2.9 Working with our Suppliers and Contractors to ensure the best use ofnatural resources and to minimise the environmental impact of theirgoods and supplies;

2.10 Providing appropriate training to our staff to ensure they are competentto control the activities for which they are responsible and so support thedelivery of this Policy;

2.11 Developing awareness of our staff and students of the impact they haveon the environment and help them to minimise this impact;

2.12 Working with the local community on social and environmental issues toenhance the local environment and be a good neighbour; and

2.13 Communicating this Policy to the University community and beyond.

We will regularly review this Policy and its associated implementation plans toensure corrective and preventative actions have been taken to ensurecontinual improvement.

Professor Don Nutbeam

Vice Chancellor

December 2011


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12.2 Appendix B: Sustainable Buildings Policy

1. Introduction

It is essential that sustainable development and environmental managementare integral to the design, construction and occupancy of new and refurbishedbuildings at this University. The University of Southampton is a majorcontributor to societys efforts to achieve sustainability through:

. The environment in which its staff work and students learn

. The skills and knowledge they acquire and put into practice

. Its own strategies and operations

2. Definitions

2.1 Sustainable buildings

High quality buildings, which are constructed and perform in anenvironmentally sound way, particularly in terms of energy and waterefficiency and waste management.

2.2 Sustainable construction

Construction practices that minimise environmental impact throughout the lifeof a building, by designing for minimum energy and water use and wasteproduction, preventing pollution and preserving and enhancing biodiversity.

2.3 Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method(BREEAM)

This is a system for measuring the environmental impacts of any building andrating the performance on a simple single scale of PASS to EXCELLENT. Thehousing standard is known as EcoHomes. This rating draws together acomprehensive environmental assessment process that covers all of thefollowing aspects of a building: management; operational energy; transport;health and well-being; water; materials; land use; the ecological value; andpollution.


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3. Objectives

The objectives of this policy are:

3.1 To ensure all environmental risks are assessed, managed andcontrolled to minimise the impact of new build, refurbishment andmaintenance projects.

3.2 To promote and adopt best practice for sustainable design,construction and post occupancy management within the HE/FE sector.

3.3 To reduce whole life costs for new build and refurbishment projects.

3.4 To maintain and develop the University in a sustainable manner toreduce costs and meet the requirements of the Estate Strategy.


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3.5 To keep the University community informed about this policy and itsapplication across the University estate.

3.6 To develop managers, staff and students by providing training andinformation on sustainable design, construction and post occupancymanagement.

4. Application

This policy applies to all new build, refurbishment and maintenance projectsundertaken by (or on behalf of) the University, including the activities of itsstaff, students and contractors.

5. Policy statement

The University recognises the importance of designing and constructingsustainable buildings to minimise operational costs, promoting best practice inthe sector and providing a good work environment for its staff and students.

The University will manage the risks associated with the construction,refurbishment and post completion occupancy of its buildings to ensure itprotects and enhances the environment and the health and well being of itsstaff and students.

In accordance with the policy statement the University will:

5.1 Control Environmental risks

5.1.1 Meet the requirements of environmental legislation, protect andenhance the built and natural environment and protect human health and wellbeing.

5.2 Promote and adopt best practice

5.2.1 Ensure whole life costs that include maintenance and demolition areused for new build and refurbishment projects.

5.2.2 Ensure the specification for new build, refurbishment and maintenanceprojects takes account of economic, social and environmental issues and sets


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targets for key performance indicators, such as energy and water use andwaste production.

5.2.3 Ensure the design of buildings is flexible to allow ease of changes touse in future.

5.2.4 Ensure integrated passive design features, such as orientation,glazing, insulation and natural ventilation, are built into the design of buildingsat the earliest stage to reduce lifetime costs.

5.2.5 Ensure all capital projects have an Environmental Impact Assessmentthat specifies the environmental risks and control strategies

5.2.6 Ensure all contractors/consultants are environmentally aware and havean Environmental Management System


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5.2.7 Ensure waste produced during building projects is minimised and thatall projects have a site waste management plan that incorporates therequirements of the Demolition Protocol.

5.2.8 Ensure materials have a minimal impact on the environment and set atarget of at least 10% of the materials value of projects is derived fromrecycled content.

5.2.9 Set a target for all new buildings and major refurbishments to achievean ExcellentBREEAM rating with a minimum rating of Very Goodwherethere are good and explicit reasons why an excellent rating could not beachieved.

5.2.10 Set a target for new houses and major refurbishments to achieve anExcellentEcoHomes rating with a minimum rating of Very Goodwherethere are good and explicit reasons why an excellent rating could not beachieved.

5.2.11 Ensure all new and refurbished buildings have a post occupancymanagement sustainability plan, including internal and external maintenance.

5.2.12 Ensure laboratories are designed and operated to minimise energy andwater use and waste production.

5.3 Maintain and develop the University in a sustainable manner

5.3.1 Ensure buildings meet the requirements of the Universitys Estatestrategy for the development of the campus, in particular its infrastructure andhow people move between buildings.

5.3.2 Ensure building design takes into account the impact of climate change

on temperature and rainfall.

5.3.3 Ensure the building achieves its energy and water efficiency ratingsthrough its management and maintenance plans and seeks to achieve 10 percent renewable energy.

5.3.4 Ensure there are sufficient recycling facilities available and they areclearly marked.

5.3.5 Ensure there are adequate storage and collection facilities for otherwastes, such as chemicals, and clinical, radioactive and other hazardouswastes.

5.3.6 Continue to adopt best practice for maintaining buildings in asustainable manner.

5.3.7 Ensure travel by staff and students to the building is in line with theTransport Plan and there are sufficient non-single car occupancy alternativesavailable.

5.3.8 Ensure grounds maintenance plans, as part of the Universitys Estatestrategy, seek to protect existing habitats and species and where necessaryprovide details of mitigation, enhancement and compensation strategies.


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5.4 Communicate and inform the University community

5.4.1 Produce and act on customer satisfaction survey reports.

5.4.2 Inform staff and students about the benefits of new and refurbishedbuilding and what they need to do to maintain them.

5.4.3 Report on the buildings environmental performance as required by theregulations and BREEAM/EcoHomes.


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5.4.4 Promote the use of sustainable design and construction in HE/FEsector and work with the sector to facilitate more widespread uptake of thesemethods.

5.5 Working with external authorities and bodies

5.5.1 Develop good working relationships will the planning authority.

5.5.2 Develop links with appropriate environmental bodies and associations

5.5.3 Report any incidents as required.

5.6 Development of Managers, Staff and Students

Provide appropriate training and information to the University Community on

sustainable design, construction and occupancy.

Professor Bill Wakeham

Vice Chancellor

October 2007


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12.3 Appendix C: Sustainable Buildings Briefing

1. Context

Buildings have many environmental impacts through material supply,construction, use, maintenance, refurbishment and demolition. The EstateStrategy (2006) recognises the need to provide world class research andteaching facilities for staff and students if the University is to achieve its aim ofbeing in the top ten of research led institutions by 2010 (Corporate Strategy,2004).

The Environment and sustainability strategy is a five year plan for managingthe impact of the University on the environment and finding a balancebetween economic, social and environmental factors. It shows how theprinciples of the Environment and sustainability policy will be delivered (SeeAppendix A and www.soton.ac.uk/susdev/ems/index.html).

The Strategy looks at where the University is now, where it wants to be andhow it will get there for particular topic areas. Objectives and targets are setand responsibility assigned for each topic area. An objective of thesustainable buildings topic is to develop and implement briefing documents tosupport implementation of the Sustainable Buildings Policy and Route Mapprocess.

1.1 Estate development

i) The University has recently completed two new buildings, The GeorgeThomas Building and EEE and is starting an ambitious 236M buildingprogramme:

. Mountbatten re-build

. Boldrewood campus redevelopment

. Institute for Life Sciences

. Faraday Tower refurbishment

ii) There is also has a major maintenance and refurbishment programme toensure existing buildings are fit for purpose.

iii) The Estates Route Map, based on the RIBA stages, provides a structuredapproach to the management of building projects with sign-off required at keystages of the process (Route Map, 2006).


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iv) The University adopted the Sustainable Buildings Policy in March 2006 tominimise costs and environmental impact of this building programme (SeeAppendix B and www.soton.ac.uk/susdev/buildings/index.html). SustainableBuildings are high quality buildings designed and constructed to perform in anenvironmentally sound way, particularly in terms of energy and waterefficiency and waste management.

The main benefits of sustainable buildings are:

. Reduced operating costs over the life of the building.

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. Smoother and speeder progress through the planning system

. Minimised risk to the environment.

. Reduced environmental impact of the building during and afterconstruction.. Enhanced reputation for the University.

Southampton City Council (SCC) published a very useful checklist and guidefor developers on achieving high quality design and construction (SCC, 2006a& b). This briefing document and associated checklist (See Appendix C) isbased on this information and is aimed at all staff and contractors involved inmaintaining and developing the Estate. It supplies information on issues thatneed to be considered when designing, constructing, demolishing andmaintaining buildings:

. Building design

. Energy

. Water

. Sustainable construction

. Waste

. Biodiversity

. Transport. Social and economic considerations

. Post occupancy management plan

2. Assessing sustainability

There are many factors to take into account when managing the estate; cost,durability, appearance, development control issues, buildability, function,maintenance, flexibility and recyclability.

The principles of the Sustainable Buildings policy are:

2.1 Whole life costing

These costs reflect the design, construction, maintenance and disposal of abuilding. It is important to calculate whole life costing when consideringdifferent options for a building and in particular during value engineeringexercise so that reductions in capital costs are not substituted for high, ongoing maintenance costs.

2.2 BREEAM & Eco-homes

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental AssessmentMethodology) and Eco-homes (the tailored version of BREEAM for homes) isa system for measuring the environmental impacts of any building and ratingthe performance on a simple single scale of PASS to EXCELLENT. Universitybuildings are often a mix of office, teaching and laboratories and so need a


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bespoke BREEAM assessment. The University aims to achieveBREEAM/Eco-homes excellent or, where there are good reasons, Very Goodon new build (>4M) and major refurbishment (>1M) projects.

2.3 Materials used in construction, maintenance and refurbishments

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maintenance and disposal. For example, construction is the biggest consumerof material resources, some 420 million tonnes per year, resulting in over 90million tonnes of construction and demolition waste.

The University aims for a target of 10% of the materials value of projects to bederived from recycled content (as recommended by the GovernmentsSustainable Buildings Task Group, 2004). Information on alternatives to virginmaterials can be found in, The Green Guide to Specification (Anderson &Shiers, 2002) and at WRAPs (Waste Resource Action Programme)construction website (www.wrap.org.uk/construction/index.html).

The procurement of goods and services can play a major part in minimisingthe impact of buildings on the environment as well as benefiting the localeconomy. This has been recognised by the University in its sustainableprocurement policy (See Appendix D andwww.soton.ac.uk/susdev/procure/index.html).

3. Building design

The aim is to:

. Provide buildings that are designed to be adaptable, have a long life,require minimal maintenance and to be accessible to all people.. Design buildings with a flexible, comfortable internal environment interms of thermal performance, controlled ventilation, daylighting, solargain, acoustics, air quality without compromising energy efficiencyperformance.. Design buildings to take account of climate change, such as increasedrainfall and storm frequency as well as greater extremes oftemperature.

4. Energy

The aim is to design the building to maximise opportunities for energyconservation through orientation and position on site (solar gain, reduction ofwind chill, shelter), optimisation of the building envelope, use of naturalclimate features for cooling and the integration of daylight and artificiallighting, with the aim of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The aim shouldalways be to follow the hierarchy of providing ventilation and cooling to abuilding by natural or passive means before considering active management.

The design of the building should consider the following:

. Use of energy efficient appliances, for example high efficiencycondensing boilers.. Use of energy efficient lighting, such as low energy lamps, timed,movement or light detecting shut-off devices.


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. On Highfield campus link into the existing CHP and district heatingsystem. Investigate low or zero carbon energy sources, such asabsorption cooling, CHP and biofuel systems.. Consider use of renewable and integrated energy sources (solar waterheating, wind turbines, photovoltaics, ground-source cooling and heatpumps).


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. Avoid use of air conditioning unless required for specialist areas of thebuilding, such as a server room.. Opportunities for heat reclamation and reuse.

The energy performance of buildings should be in line or exceed best practicefor the sector (See HEFCE, 1996 & 2003).

Laboratories consume large quantities of energy and water, mainly becauseof the high ventilation load and need for cooling and/or chilled water. TheLabs21 UK initiative shows that better design and operation can significantlyreduce the environmental impact of laboratories while also providing financialand H&S benefits (James, Dockery & Hopkinson, 2006). Further informationcan be found at http://www.goodcampus.org.

The control of the buildings temperature and ventilation must be integratedwith the Universitys Building Management System (BMS). However limiteduser control should also be given in order for individuals to influence theirenvironment, such as radiator valves and opening windows.

Meters and sub-meters must be linked in to the Universitys automaticmetering system so that consumption in different parts of the building can bemonitored and investigated if necessary.

External funding will be needed to support the use of alternative energysources, and the project team must work with the Energy and DesignEngineer to investigate possible sources of funding such as the Dtis LowCarbon Buildings Programme

(http://www.dti.gov.uk/energy/sources/sustainable/microgeneration/lcbp/page30472.html).

4. Water

The aim is to design the building to ensure water conservation measures areincorporated to minimise use of mains water for uses other than drinking. Thisincludes use of water saving devices, such as spray taps and urinal controls,rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling.

The design should also consider:

. Installing water efficient domestic and laboratory equipment.

. Minimising the use of water cooling and/or provision of chilled waterand installing re-circulating systems.. Avoid installing water coolers and, if necessary, only install mains fedwater coolers.. Installing sustainable drainage systems (SDS) to reduce run-off andhelp alleviate campus flooding problems. Any rainwater system must


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be designed to deal with the predicted increases in rainfall due toclimate change.

Water meters and sub-meters must be linked in to the Universitys automaticmetering system so that consumption in different parts of the building can bemonitored and excessive use investigated if necessary.


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Water use should be in line or exceed best practice in the sector (For examplesee OGC, 2003).

5. Sustainable construction

The aim is to minimise resource consumption during development andthroughout the building life cycle by:

. Designing out waste both during construction and from the useful lifeand afterlife of the building or structure. By using, for example, durableproducts/materials with minimal hazardous content that are easilymaintained and can be reused/recycled.. Re-using existing Estate buildings (brownfield development) wherepossible.. Protecting historic buildings and ancient monuments.. Ensuring the design takes account of the architectural character of thesurrounding buildings.. Avoiding specifying materials with ozone-depleting potential or whichcontain other toxic compounds, such as Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs).. Using materials with recycled content (See

http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/index.html for advice and tools onprocuring materials).. Where possible source materials from local suppliers to minimisetransport pollution and provide revenue for the local economy.. Taking full responsibility for the waste generated and ensuring it isdisposed of in the most environmentally sound way possible, incompliance with legal requirements. Resource management will bebased on the waste hierarchy and proximity principle to minimise wastegoing to landfill and transport impacts. Tools, such as BRESMARTWaste (www.smartwaste.co.uk) and BREmap(www.bremap.co.uk), are available to help manage waste.. Following the Demolition Protocol and implementing site wastemanagement plans (SWMPs) to set targets for reuse and recycling of

materials and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Go towww.aggregain.org.uk/demolition/the_ice_demolition_protocol/index.html and

www.wrap.org.uk/content/site-waste-management-plans-1

for more information.

. Employing construction techniques to minimise waste, such as usingprefabricated sections manufactured off-site and designing the buildingto have a high thermal mass to reduce heating and cooling.

The on-site contractor will minimise pollution to air, land and water byadopting best practice:

. Implementing an appropriate certified environmental managementsystem such as ISO 14001 or EMAS and adopting the ConsiderateConstructors Scheme (see www.ccscheme.org.uk) or similar.. Nominating an employee with responsibility for environmental issues.. Producing site environmental risk assessments to identify hazards and


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management actions to minimise pollution, including noise, odour,dust, emissions from vehicles, discharges to ground and watercourses,


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contamination of ground etc. Ideally these should be integrated withH&S risk assessments and must include an emergency response plan.The Environment Agency provides advice on pollution prevention(www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/pollution/39083.aspx).. Educating all contracting staff, especially on site, to ensure theyunderstand the need to minimise pollution, reduce waste and increaserecycling. For example, skip signs using the generic colour codingshould help with waste segregation (Seewww.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1083191861&type=RESOURCES).

The Universitys Environment Manager will audit sites to ensure they complywith environmental legislation and are not causing pollution.

6. Waste

The aim is to minimise waste produced during life of the building by:

. Providing easily accessible recycling facilities in the building.. Identifying the different waste streams, including general, catering,hazardous, radioactive, that will be produced once the building isoccupied and ensure theres sufficient safe storage capacity to dealwith them.. Providing a separate waste storage facility for the building unlesstheres one near-by. Ensure easy and safe access for staff taking thewaste out of the building and for vehicles collecting the waste.. Installing equipment that minimises the amount of waste produced.

The Project Team must liaise with External Services Manager on wasteissues.

7. Biodiversity

The aim is to ensure the landscape and ecology of sites are enhanced andexisting areas of high quality landscape/biodiversity are protected by:

. Completing an ecological survey as part of a planning applicationtogether with any details of mitigation, enhancement and compensationmeasures.

. Considering timing of site clearance and demolition to avoiddisturbance to breeding birds, migratory birds and other protectedspecies, such as bats and great crested newts.. Landscaping to incorporate wildlife habitats, such as trees, ponds,green spaces and should link to other habitats to provide greencorridors.. Installing green roofs.. Seeking to provide high quality open spaces for staff and students tomeet and enjoy.. Planting regimes must consider use of native species with the potential


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The Project Team must liaise with the External Services Manager to ensurewhatever is planted can be easily maintained and fits in with Universitysplans.

8. Transport

The aim is to provide safe access for staff, students and visitors to thebuilding and to meet the requirements of Universitys Travel Plan to reducetravel by car and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport by:

. Ensuring the building is within easy walking distance of existing orplanned transport links, in particular unilink buses, and provide safecycling and pedestrian routes.. Providing lockable bike sheds and showers for cyclists.. Reducing the number of car parking spaces (see BREEAMrequirements). Any parking areas should give priority to cyclists,mopeds, green vehicles and pool cars by having these spaces closerto the building than for petrol/diesel cars with exception of anappropriate number of bays for disabled drivers.

. Installing video conferencing facilities to reduce travel.. Providing goods/services access that minimises disturbance andpollution to building occupiers and also minimises the area wherepeople and traffic come into conflict.

9. Social and economic considerations

The aim is to keep the local community informed about the design andconstruction of the new building by using a variety of measures, such as (butnot limited to):

. Community meetings on progress and issues.

. Publication of progress reports in University media

. Involving local school children through production of art work for thesite hoardings or educational visits to the construction site or timecapsule burial.

10. Post occupancy management plan

The aim is to provide a management plan for building users to ensure they

know what to expect of the building and what is expected of them, such ascontrol of heating and lighting and recycling. The performance of the buildingcan be assessed and reported using:

. Energy performance of buildings rating, as required by the EnergyPerformance of Buildings Directive (go towww.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1082121674&type=RESOURCES formore information).. BREEAM rating.. User satisfaction rating.


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. Internal environmental monitoring, such as temperature and humidity.This could involve the Sustainable Energy Research Group.

11. Document status

This is a draft document and will be revised following a consultation exercise.


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12. References

Anderson, J. and Shiers, D. (2002) The Green Guide to Specification.Blackwell Publishing. pp 97.

HEFCE (2003) Energy management in higher education - Value for moneystudy. 2003/30. http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2003/03_30.htm

HEFCE (1996) Energy Management Study in the HE Sector: ManagementReview Guide. M 16/96. http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/1996/m16_96.htm

James, P., Dockery, M. & Hopkinson, L. (2006) Sustainable Laboratories forUniversities and Colleges Lessons from America and the PharmaceuticalSector (draft)

Office of Government Commerce (2003) Watermark Project Final Report.http://coloradowaterwise.org/Resources/Documents/ICI_toolkit/docs/ppab06/uk-final-report.pdf

Southampton City Council (2006a) Guide to Sustainable Development.http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-partners/plans/sustainability_principles.aspx

Southampton City Council (2006b) Sustainability Checklist.http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/planning/sustainable/

Sustainable Buildings Task Group (2004) Better buildings - better lives

http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file15151.pdf

University of Southampton (2004) Corporate Strategy

University of Southampton (2006a) Estate Strategy

University of Southampton (2006b) Estate Route Map

Dr Neil Smith

Environment Manager

16th February 2007

1Sustainable Development. Guidance for developers on design andconstruction. http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-partners/plans/sustainability_principles.aspx

City of Southampton Local Plan Policies can be accessed at:http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/planning/default.aspx


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12.4 Appendix D: Sustainability Checklist

The following checklist has been compiled and reviewed against a number of LocalAuthority checklists, including SouthamptonCity Council1 and SEEDA as part of the planning process to assess how developmentby the University considers sustainabilityissues. Having used the checklist throughout the process, Consultants are required to set out through a series of stagedSustainability Assessment Reports how they have assessed each Category to identify and manage the delivery of the capitalprogramme in a sustainable manner, throughout the projects life. The questions asked are a guide.

Does this project benefit from the following areas?

SCC PolicyRef

Yes

No

N/A

1. Community participation (staff and students)

a) Encourage University community action and decision makingb) Involve University community in developing the proposalc) Consider and take account of under represented groupsd) Work with local schools/collegese) Inform the local community about the developmentf) To ensure that the design process, layout structure and form provide a development

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2. Economy, Work and local community

a) Provide potential opportunities for local businessb) Increase employment/vocational training opportunitiesc) Assisting low income/disadvantaged groupsd) Provide employment opportunitiese) Provide commercial opportunitiesf) Provide enhanced future intakeg) Provide enhanced future research opportunities


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SCC PolicyRef

Yes

No

N/A

h) To provide space which is conducive of learning and encourages the building ofrelationships with peers and colleaguesi) To consider building expansion and future use potential and flexibility as anasset tothe Universityj) To ensure the development supports a vibrant, diverse and inclusive universitycommunity which integrates with surrounding communitiesk) To ensure that the design process, layout structure and form provide a developmentthat is appropriate to the local context and strives to support a local sustaina

blecommunityl) To ensure that the development contributes to the sustainable economic vitality of thelocal area and region

3. Health and Welfare

a) Strive to reduce factors that contribute to ill health (poverty, diet, lifestyle, etc)b) Improve health facilitiesc) Provide healthy and safe working environments for staff and studentsd) Provide leisure space and improved welfare facilitiese) Encourage healthy lifestyle through travel initiatives

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a) Increase opportunities for life-long learningb) Increase facilities for the young, elderly or disabledc) Promote citizenship, e.g. racial and religious understandingd) Increase overseas student opportunities (full time incoming and secondments)

5. Transport

a) Encourage walking or cyclingb) Promote the use of public transportc) Encourage appropriate vehicle use, thereby reducing emission levels

SDP4 & 11

SDP2

SDP3


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SCC PolicyRef

Yes

No

N/A

d) Promote efficient transport systems/routes to support rural and/or urban arease) Promote healthy lifestyle through modal shift from car use to other travelf) Provide facilities for cyclistsg) Provide video-conference facilitiesh) Provide access for disabled, elderly visitorsi) To ensure that people can reach facilities they need by appropriate transportmodes,encouraging walking, cycling and the use of public transport by striving to reduceand/or manage private car use for shorter journeys

SDP5

SDP4 & 11

6. Pollution

a) Prevent and/or minimise local pollution, e.g. noise, air, water, land etcb) Ensure all permits in place for activities on the sitec) Reduce CO2 emissions, through reducing energy, water, & transport use and wasteproductiond) Provide water efficient appliancese) Enhance efficient water recycling opportunities

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7. Energy

a) Reduce energy use and promote energy efficiencyb) Generate electricity from renewable sources or wastec) Consider appropriate passive heat gain/lossd) Promote natural ventilation and lightinge) Promote link to CHP and district heating systemf) To ensure that new development is appropriately adapted to consider the impact ofpresent and future climate change and to strive to minimise the overall impact ongreenhouse gases, flooding, heat gain/loss, water resources and water quality.g) To consider low energy lighting and co-ordinated BMS control that is appropri

ate forthe building use and security requirements

SDP13

SDP14

SDP13

SDP13


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SCC PolicyRef

Yes

No

N/A

h) To maximise on Passive energy and thermal control through building design, fabricand layouti) To provide a mechanism for each building to independently monitor energy andwaterconsumption and controlj) To consider research funding opportunitiesk) To provide suitable internal BMS control and interface with external lightingprovisions to maintain security but rationalise external and internal light pollution orenergy waste.

8. Waste & resources

a) Reduce the amount of waste produced through design and management (develop a

project Waste Management Plan)b) Promote reuse and recycling opportunitiesc) Encourage recycling by providing facilitiesd) Promote supply of non-toxic, energy efficient products containing recycled materialse) Identify a sustainable waste management strategy and management guidance

SDP13

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a) Ensure the protection of historic sites and buildingsb) Avoid building on greenfieldsites, without first considering environmental impactsc) Ensure contaminated land is cleaned-upd) Use sustainable construction techniques, e.g. low impact building materials or theefficient use of materials and lande) Encourage the development of quality open space and communal areasf) To promote the sustainable use of resources, including the reduction of and reuse ofwastes, related to construction and operation of new developmentsg) To ensure that the layout design of the site and buildings does not underminethesustainability of the overall development

SDP7

SDP13

SDP13

SDP8


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10. Environment

a) Create quality green spaces for University community useb) Benefit plant and animal life, e.g. protecting or enhancing wildlife habitatsc) Protect/enhance Local Authority cultural heritaged) Promote the protection/enhancement of existing landscape or townscape charactere) Consider environment and social issues when purchasing goods and servicesf) Reduce surface water run-off by providing water recycling and/or sustainabledrainage systemsg) Provide a post occupancy sustainable management planh) Protect designated sites of nature conservationi) Protect development against future climate changej) To ensure that the ecological value of the site is assessed and where appropr

iateconserved and/or improved by maintaining the biodiversity and protection of naturalhabitats which can contribute to the local amenity area

SPD8

SDP12; NE4

SDP12

SDP12

SDP21

SDP12 ;NE1, 2 & 3

SDP20

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a) Create opportunities for industry input into course curricula where appropriateb) Encourage interface and professional development between staff and industrythrough project workc) Encourage staff development through seminars with local businessesd) Promote individual school business and education plans and consider opportunitiesto achieve targets through project deliverye) Provide opportunities for staff and students to learn from developmentf) To provide an environment where staff and students are encouraged to work andlearng) To provide an environment where staff and students can meet to encourageinnovative thinking and build relationships


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References

1 Sustainable Development. Guidance for developers on design and construction. www.southampton.gov.uk

South East England Development Agency http://www.seeda.co.uk

Sustainable transport SDP 2, SDP 4

Landscaping and biodiversity SDP 12

Land & building reuse SDP 13 (i)

Green construction SDP 13 (ii)

Energy minimisation, & passive & renewable energy SDP 13 (vi), SDP 14 & SDP 17

Water efficiency SDP 13 (vii)

Waste management & recycling (during construction & lifetime of development) SDP13 (viii)

Use of natural heat & light SDP 13 (iii)

Flood risk - SDP 20

Water quality and drainage SDP 21


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Summary of achievement of Targets

Please outline how you have considered the above in your assessments

SUBSTANTIATE THE STATEMENTS

How did you address the checklist?

Yes

No

N/A

1. Community participation (staff and students)

2. Economy, Work and local community

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4. Equality & opportunity


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5. Transport

6. Pollution

7. Energy

8. Waste & resources


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10. Environment

11. Education and Learning


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12.5 Appendix E: SWMP Checklist

Activity

Yes

No

N/A

Duty of Care

Compliance with legal requirements

Responsibility for waste management

Designated waste champion

Individuals responsible for areas

Waste management contractors

Dialogue on recycling opportunities

Contractual agreements on recycling

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Agreements on how to manage waste

Contractual agreements with targets

Identification of waste arisings and disposal routes

Listed in SWMP before work commences

Opportunities for recycling prior to site

Waste minimisation part of the design

Reuse of materials

Inert materials

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Reuse area on site for all materials

Recycling of materials

Metals and high value materials

Wood, plasterboard, packaging and inert

Takeback schemes with suppliers

Site design, storage and logistics

Layout and skip location at design stage

Separate containers for hazardous waste

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Segregated containers at the workface

Clearly located storage areas for materials

Just-in-time delivery and secure storage

Training of workforce

Site induction and toolbox talks

Specific environmental training for key staff

Feedback welcomed with incentives

Monitoring

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Skip costs and volume data monitored

Use of auditing tool such as SMARTWaste

Regular monitoring with reviews & action

Targets

Targets based on industry standard KPIs

Targets based on organisations KPIs

Periodic review, final project review

Regular review, lessons embedded


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UoS Environment & sustainabilityPolicy/Sustainable Buildings Policy

EMP Framework

EMP

Sustainability checklist

SiteEnvironmentalManagementPlan

SWMP

Other ChecklistAssessments

Travel Plan

BuildingEnergyConsumptionAssessment

Building Handover

Building O + M Manual

Building H + S File

Building Manager Feedback

Users Guide

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Assess Mechanisms forImprovement

Risk Assessment andAppraisal

Confirmapproachandassumptions

Linking Disciplines withSustainability Indicators

Collation and Review as Part ofU o S Strategy

Review Achievement of Targetsthrough Project Reviews

Project Manager Review ofSustainability Indicators

Re Assessment ofAchievement andReview

Capital Projects Manager and Environmental ManagerFinal Audit of Achievement against Indicators

Presentation of Audit to U o S

U o S Review

U o S Sustainability and environmentPolicy

Cyclic Improvement and Input into UoS Environment Policy

Identify Project Sustainability Indicators Through:

Project Review

Project Need and consultancy services

Local Development Plan

12.7 Appendix G: Sustainability Process Chart

Stage

Process

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Appointment

IdentifyProject

SustainabilityIndicators

B

Project Life

Assess

Improve

Enhance

Deliver

C

ProjectCompletion

Summarise

AssessAchievement

Report

FilterExperienceBack

into UoSStrategy

D


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Handoverand feedback


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12.8 Appendix H: Energy Management

1. Mean - lean - clean

Mean - Passive Systems - Free - Maximise

Orientation

Thermal mass - heat store heat regulation

Fabric - Insulation preventing heat loss

Natural ventilation

Daylight - lighting and solar gain

Air Tight

Lean - Active Systems - Energy/CO2/Cost impact - Minimise

Heating

Artificial light

Ventilation

Cooling

Clean - Renewable energy to meet residual demand

2. CHP

The majority of the Highfield campus derives heat and electricity from twoCHP engines connected to the district heating main. The CHP wascommissioned in November 2005 and is a more efficient way to provide heat

and power to the campus thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Any new build onHighfield must connect into the CHP and district heating system. There arevery few buildings not on the system and these will be kept under review.

3. Automatic monitoring system

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water meters. All new build must link into the existing AMS (meters arerequired for Part L of Building Regulations).

4. Diversify energy supply

Security of energy supplies is a major issue facing all businesses in thecoming years, particularly given the UKs reliance on imported oil and gas.Alternative renewable energy sources must be considered as part of capitaland infrastructure projects to reduce the risk to the University from futureenergy crises. For example, examining the viability of installing woodchipboilers as part of the re-development of the Boldrewood campus. Installingother renewables, such as solar PV, to reduce energy loads should also beconsidered but only after exhausting the Mean and Lean options describedabove.


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