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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 Estate Strategy (UoS, 2006) set out the programme of enhancing and developing the campuses and stated that buildings and infrastructure shall be developed with minimal environmental impacts and shall be sustainable designed, procured and operated. 2.0 Purpose This document sets out the framework for how capital projects will deliver the principles of sustainable construction and meet the University’s policy and strategy aspirations. Each project will have an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) from the outset which will record how the project was managed from a sustainability perspective. The EMP will document how environmental risk will be managed to ensure buildings are built or refurbished without harming the environment. 3.0 Scope This document covers the University’s Capital Programme:

Redevelopment of Boldrewood

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SGH refurbishments Details of the programme can be found at www.soton.ac.uk/estatedevelopment. 4.0 What is sustainable construction? Sustainable development is often defined as, 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. A more meaningful definition for sustainable construction is the need to find a balance between economic, environmental and social factors in the design, construction and use of buildings:

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5.0 Why is sustainable construction important? Buildings are responsible for almost half of the UK’s carbon emissions, half of the water consumption, about one third of landfill waste and one quarter of all raw materials used in the economy. The construction industry has a central role 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 (based on 2008)

Overall material

consumption by

construction

Industry (>400 Mt/year)

Quantity of construction and

demolition waste generated

(~120 Mt per Year UK)

Waste construction

materials that are

reused/recycled

(~60 Mt per year)

M tonnes

Environment

Economy Society

Environment Minimise depletion of natural resources Prevent pollution Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

Social Fit for purpose Meeting place Supports local economy Minimise disturbance to local residents

Economy Whole Life Cost Value engineering Capital v revenue

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Materials – minimise environmental and social impacts, for eg all timber from sustainable sources by April 2009

The planning framework is set out in:

PPS1 – Delivering sustainable development, with a Climate Change supplement to ensure tackling climate change is a primary objective of the planning system, helping to speed up the shift to renewable and low-carbon energy developments; and

PPS25 – Development and Flood Risk helps planners to avoid, manage and reduce future flood risk to communities through the location, layout and design of development.

The Climate Change bill will be put in place a national framework for tackling climate change impacts. 6.2 Regional

SEEDA’s objective is that by 2012 the South East will be one of the world's leading environmental economies, with businesses in the region having made significant 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 developments throughout the South East incorporate as many facets of sustainability as possible (www.southeast.sustainability-checklist.co.uk).

6.3 Local Southampton City Council has produced a Sustainable Development guide for developers on achieving high quality design and construction. It complements the Southampton sustainability checklist to provide background information on the key sustainability issues to be addressed in planning applications. (www.southampton.gov.uk/building-planning/sustainability). 7.0 Framework 7.1 Project life & sustainable construction There are opportunities throughout the life of a building to adopt the principles of sustainable construction and so minimise the impact of a building on the environment:



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7.2 Pre-design

The University has published its overarching Environment & Sustainability Policy and Sustainable Buildings Policy and supporting Briefing Note (See Appendices 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 Managers should use the sustainability checklist as a tool to ensure all aspects are considered (See Appendix D). This checklist has been developed following the requirements of SEEDA and Southampton City Council to meet planning requirements. A travel plan for the project will need to be produced, which will be informed by the University’s strategic Travel Plan.

The EMP will:

Identify hazards and management action;

Incorporate the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) (See Appendix 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 framework for sustainable construction (Appendix F) and the mechanism for how sustainability should be reviewed as part of the building project (See Appendix G).

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7.3 Design and procurement Project Manager’s should discuss with architects/developers what opportunities exist to design out waste and minimise use of natural resources. Energy management is a priority and a summary of the University’s requirements are in Appendix H. The EMP must be produced. The SWMP should 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 from Decant and Demolition activities and include estimates of the amount of waste to be managed.

7.5 Construction The Principal Contractor is responsible for managing risk on the site and updating 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;

Design & conception

(client in conjunction conjunction with designers & planners)

• Consider waste efficient materials & methods of construction

Site design & tendering

(client in conjunction with designers, planners and, once appointed, the principal contractor)

• Draft SWMP identifying waste types

• Record design stage considerations

• Build waste management targets into tender specifications

Construction phases

(principal contractor, in conjunction with all contractors on site)

• Regular tool box talks

• Adequate ordering, delivery, and storage of materials

• Update SWMP as waste is processed or removed

Post-completion

(principal contractor and, for lessons learnt, all parties)

• Reconcile final waste data with SWMP

• Calculate resource savings

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Delivery of user guide (how to use the building to minimise energy and 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: The University’s Environment Manager (together with other key E&F staff) is responsible for:

Periodically reviewing & updating this document;

Periodically reviewing & updating the Sustainable Buildings Policy and Briefing Note;

Providing guidance during the design and procurement stage on all aspects of sustainable construction (energy, water, waste, transport, biodiversity, etc);

Ensuring an Environmental Management Plan (incorporating a Site Waste 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 to minimise 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 and other E&F staff throughout the life of the project;

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Design &

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Ensuring the Principal Contractor manages risk and minimises harm to the 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 in particular seek opportunities at the design stage to minimise energy/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 in delivering 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 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 Universities in the UK and offers first-class opportunities and facilities for study and research, in a stimulating working environment. We are committed to prudently 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 of sustainability 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 and

other requirements relevant to our operations; 1.4 preventing pollution; and 1.5 implementing an Environmental Management System to drive continual

environmental 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 and

operations so that decisions are based on finding a balance between economic, social and environmental factors;

2.2 Implementing a Carbon Management Plan to deliver a 20% reduction in carbon emissions from energy consumption by 2020 based on a 2005/06 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 maintain world class research and teaching facilities and ensuring the infrastructure and facilities are upgraded and maintained to support future developments;

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

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 their personal development;

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



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2.9 Working with our Suppliers and Contractors to ensure the best use of natural resources and to minimise the environmental impact of their goods and supplies;

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

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

2.12 Working with the local community on social and environmental issues to enhance 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 to ensure corrective and preventative actions have been taken to ensure continual 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 management are integral to the design, construction and occupancy of new and refurbished buildings at this University. The University of Southampton is a major contributor to society’s 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 an environmentally sound way, particularly in terms of energy and water efficiency and waste management. 2.2 Sustainable construction Construction practices that minimise environmental impact throughout the life of a building, by designing for minimum energy and water use and waste production, 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 and rating the performance on a simple single scale of PASS to EXCELLENT. The housing standard is known as EcoHomes. This rating draws together a comprehensive environmental assessment process that covers all of the following aspects of a building: management; operational energy; transport; health and well-being; water; materials; land use; the ecological value; and pollution. 3. Objectives The objectives of this policy are: 3.1 To ensure all environmental risks are assessed, managed and controlled to minimise the impact of new build, refurbishment and maintenance 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 to reduce 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 its application across the University estate. 3.6 To develop managers, staff and students by providing training and information on sustainable design, construction and post occupancy management. 4. Application This policy applies to all new build, refurbishment and maintenance projects undertaken by (or on behalf of) the University, including the activities of its staff, students and contractors. 5. Policy statement The University recognises the importance of designing and constructing sustainable buildings to minimise operational costs, promoting best practice in the 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 it protects and enhances the environment and the health and well being of its staff 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 and enhance the built and natural environment and protect human health and well being. 5.2 Promote and adopt best practice 5.2.1 Ensure whole life costs that include maintenance and demolition are used for new build and refurbishment projects. 5.2.2 Ensure the specification for new build, refurbishment and maintenance projects takes account of economic, social and environmental issues and sets targets for key performance indicators, such as energy and water use and waste production. 5.2.3 Ensure the design of buildings is flexible to allow ease of changes to use in future. 5.2.4 Ensure integrated passive design features, such as orientation, glazing, insulation and natural ventilation, are built into the design of buildings at the earliest stage to reduce lifetime costs. 5.2.5 Ensure all capital projects have an Environmental Impact Assessment that specifies the environmental risks and control strategies 5.2.6 Ensure all contractors/consultants are environmentally aware and have an Environmental Management System



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5.2.7 Ensure waste produced during building projects is minimised and that all projects have a site waste management plan that incorporates the requirements of the Demolition Protocol. 5.2.8 Ensure materials have a minimal impact on the environment and set a target of at least 10% of the materials value of projects is derived from recycled content. 5.2.9 Set a target for all new buildings and major refurbishments to achieve an “Excellent” BREEAM rating with a minimum rating of “Very Good” where there are good and explicit reasons why an excellent rating could not be achieved. 5.2.10 Set a target for new houses and major refurbishments to achieve an “Excellent” EcoHomes rating with a minimum rating of “Very Good” where there are good and explicit reasons why an excellent rating could not be achieved. 5.2.11 Ensure all new and refurbished buildings have a post occupancy management sustainability plan, including internal and external maintenance. 5.2.12 Ensure laboratories are designed and operated to minimise energy and water 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 University’s Estate strategy for the development of the campus, in particular its infrastructure and how 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 ratings through its management and maintenance plans and seeks to achieve 10 per cent renewable energy. 5.3.4 Ensure there are sufficient recycling facilities available and they are clearly marked. 5.3.5 Ensure there are adequate storage and collection facilities for other wastes, such as chemicals, and clinical, radioactive and other hazardous wastes. 5.3.6 Continue to adopt best practice for maintaining buildings in a sustainable manner. 5.3.7 Ensure travel by staff and students to the building is in line with the Transport Plan and there are sufficient non-single car occupancy alternatives available. 5.3.8 Ensure grounds maintenance plans, as part of the University’s Estate strategy, seek to protect existing habitats and species and where necessary provide details of mitigation, enhancement and compensation strategies. 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 refurbished building and what they need to do to maintain them. 5.4.3 Report on the buildings environmental performance as required by the regulations and BREEAM/EcoHomes.



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5.4.4 Promote the use of sustainable design and construction in HE/FE sector and work with the sector to facilitate more widespread uptake of these methods. 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 Estate Strategy (2006) recognises the need to provide world class research and teaching facilities for staff and students if the University is to achieve its aim of being in the top ten of research led institutions by 2010 (Corporate Strategy, 2004). The Environment and sustainability strategy is a five year plan for managing the impact of the University on the environment and finding a balance between economic, social and environmental factors. It shows how the principles of the Environment and sustainability policy will be delivered (See Appendix A and www.soton.ac.uk/susdev/ems/index.html). The Strategy looks at where the University is now, where it wants to be and how it will get there for particular topic areas. Objectives and targets are set and responsibility assigned for each topic area. An objective of the sustainable buildings topic is to develop and implement briefing documents to support implementation of the Sustainable Buildings Policy and Route Map process. 1.1 Estate development i) The University has recently completed two new buildings, The George Thomas Building and EEE and is starting an ambitious £236M building programme:

Mountbatten re-build Boldrewood campus redevelopment Institute for Life Sciences Faraday Tower refurbishment

ii) There is also has a major maintenance and refurbishment programme to ensure existing buildings are fit for purpose. iii) The Estate’s Route Map, based on the RIBA stages, provides a structured approach to the management of building projects with sign-off required at key stages of the process (Route Map, 2006). iv) The University adopted the Sustainable Buildings Policy in March 2006 to minimise costs and environmental impact of this building programme (See Appendix B and www.soton.ac.uk/susdev/buildings/index.html). Sustainable Buildings are high quality buildings designed and constructed to perform in an environmentally sound way, particularly in terms of energy and water efficiency and waste management. The main benefits of sustainable buildings are:

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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 after

construction. Enhanced reputation for the University.

Southampton City Council (SCC) published a very useful checklist and guide for developers on achieving high quality design and construction (SCC, 2006a & b). This briefing document and associated checklist (See Appendix C) is based on this information and is aimed at all staff and contractors involved in maintaining and developing the Estate. It supplies information on issues that need to be considered when designing, constructing, demolishing and maintaining 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 a building. It is important to calculate whole life costing when considering different options for a building and in particular during value engineering exercise so that reductions in capital costs are not substituted for high, on going maintenance costs. 2.2 BREEAM & Eco-homes BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) and Eco-homes (the tailored version of BREEAM for homes) is a system for measuring the environmental impacts of any building and rating the performance on a simple single scale of PASS to EXCELLENT. University buildings are often a mix of office, teaching and laboratories and so need a bespoke BREEAM assessment. The University aims to achieve BREEAM/Eco-homes excellent or, where there are good reasons, Very Good on new build (>£4M) and major refurbishment (>£1M) projects. 2.3 Materials used in construction, maintenance and refurbishments Construction products have an environmental impact over their whole life, from extraction, processing, assembly, transport and construction to



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maintenance and disposal. For example, construction is the biggest consumer of material resources, some 420 million tonnes per year, resulting in over 90 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste. The University aims for a target of 10% of the materials value of projects to be derived from recycled content (as recommended by the Government’s Sustainable Buildings Task Group, 2004). Information on alternatives to virgin materials can be found in, The Green Guide to Specification (Anderson & Shiers, 2002) and at WRAP’s (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 minimising the impact of buildings on the environment as well as benefiting the local economy. This has been recognised by the University in its sustainable procurement policy (See Appendix D and www.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 in terms of thermal performance, controlled ventilation, daylighting, solar gain, acoustics, air quality without compromising energy efficiency performance.

Design buildings to take account of climate change, such as increased rainfall and storm frequency as well as greater extremes of temperature.

4. Energy The aim is to design the building to maximise opportunities for energy conservation through orientation and position on site (solar gain, reduction of wind chill, shelter), optimisation of the building envelope, use of natural climate features for cooling and the integration of daylight and artificial lighting, with the aim of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The aim should always be to follow the hierarchy of providing ventilation and cooling to a building 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 efficiency condensing boilers.

Use of energy efficient lighting, such as low energy lamps, timed, movement or light detecting shut-off devices.

On Highfield campus link into the existing CHP and district heating system. Investigate low or zero carbon energy sources, such as absorption cooling, CHP and biofuel systems.

Consider use of renewable and integrated energy sources (solar water heating, wind turbines, photovoltaics, ground-source cooling and heat pumps).

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Avoid use of air conditioning unless required for specialist areas of the building, such as a server room.

Opportunities for heat reclamation and reuse. The energy performance of buildings should be in line or exceed best practice for the sector (See HEFCE, 1996 & 2003). Laboratories consume large quantities of energy and water, mainly because of the high ventilation load and need for cooling and/or chilled water. The Labs21 UK initiative shows that better design and operation can significantly reduce the environmental impact of laboratories while also providing financial and H&S benefits (James, Dockery & Hopkinson, 2006). Further information can be found at http://www.goodcampus.org. The control of the building’s temperature and ventilation must be integrated with the University’s Building Management System (BMS). However limited user control should also be given in order for individuals to influence their environment, such as radiator valves and opening windows. Meters and sub-meters must be linked in to the University’s automatic metering system so that consumption in different parts of the building can be monitored and investigated if necessary. External funding will be needed to support the use of alternative energy sources, and the project team must work with the Energy and Design Engineer to investigate possible sources of funding such as the Dti’s Low Carbon 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 are incorporated to minimise use of mains water for uses other than drinking. This includes 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 water

and installing re-circulating systems. Avoid installing water coolers and, if necessary, only install mains fed

water coolers. Installing sustainable drainage systems (SDS) to reduce run-off and

help alleviate campus flooding problems. Any rainwater system must be designed to deal with the predicted increases in rainfall due to climate change.

Water meters and sub-meters must be linked in to the University’s automatic metering system so that consumption in different parts of the building can be monitored and excessive use investigated if necessary.

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Water use should be in line or exceed best practice in the sector (For example see OGC, 2003). 5. Sustainable construction The aim is to minimise resource consumption during development and throughout the building life cycle by:

Designing out waste both during construction and from the useful life and afterlife of the building or structure. By using, for example, durable products/materials with minimal hazardous content that are easily maintained and can be reused/recycled.

Re-using existing Estate buildings (brownfield development) where possible.

Protecting historic buildings and ancient monuments. Ensuring the design takes account of the architectural character of the

surrounding buildings. Avoiding specifying materials with ozone-depleting potential or which

contain 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 on procuring materials).

Where possible source materials from local suppliers to minimise transport pollution and provide revenue for the local economy.

Taking full responsibility for the waste generated and ensuring it is disposed of in the most environmentally sound way possible, in compliance with legal requirements. Resource management will be based on the waste hierarchy and proximity principle to minimise waste going to landfill and transport impacts. Tools, such as BRE SMARTWaste (www.smartwaste.co.uk) and BREmap (www.bremap.co.uk), are available to help manage waste.

Following the Demolition Protocol and implementing site waste management plans (SWMPs) to set targets for reuse and recycling of materials and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Go to www.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 using prefabricated sections manufactured off-site and designing the building to have a high thermal mass to reduce heating and cooling.

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

Implementing an appropriate certified environmental management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS and adopting the Considerate Constructors 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

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 with H&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 they understand the need to minimise pollution, reduce waste and increase recycling. For example, skip signs using the generic colour coding should help with waste segregation (See www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1083191861&type=RESOURCES).

The University’s Environment Manager will audit sites to ensure they comply with 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 is occupied and ensure there’s sufficient safe storage capacity to deal with them.

Providing a separate waste storage facility for the building unless there’s one near-by. Ensure easy and safe access for staff taking the waste 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 waste issues. 7. Biodiversity The aim is to ensure the landscape and ecology of sites are enhanced and existing areas of high quality landscape/biodiversity are protected by:

Completing an ecological survey as part of a planning application together with any details of mitigation, enhancement and compensation measures.

Considering timing of site clearance and demolition to avoid disturbance to breeding birds, migratory birds and other protected species, 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 green corridors.

Installing green roofs. Seeking to provide high quality open spaces for staff and students to

meet and enjoy. Planting regimes must consider use of native species with the potential

for attracting wildlife and that can also tolerate drought conditions.

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The Project Team must liaise with the External Services Manager to ensure whatever is planted can be easily maintained and fits in with University’s plans. 8. Transport The aim is to provide safe access for staff, students and visitors to the building and to meet the requirements of University’s Travel Plan to reduce travel by car and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport by:

Ensuring the building is within easy walking distance of existing or planned transport links, in particular unilink buses, and provide safe cycling and pedestrian routes.

Providing lockable bike sheds and showers for cyclists. Reducing the number of car parking spaces (see BREEAM

requirements). Any parking areas should give priority to cyclists, mopeds, green vehicles and pool cars by having these spaces closer to the building than for petrol/diesel cars with exception of an appropriate number of bays for disabled drivers.

Installing video conferencing facilities to reduce travel. Providing goods/services access that minimises disturbance and

pollution to building occupiers and also minimises the area where people and traffic come into conflict.

9. Social and economic considerations The aim is to keep the local community informed about the design and construction of the new building by using a variety of measures, such as (but not 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 the

site hoardings or educational visits to the construction site or time capsule 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 as control of heating and lighting and recycling. The performance of the building can be assessed and reported using:

Energy performance of buildings rating, as required by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (go to www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1082121674&type=RESOURCES for more information).

BREEAM rating. User satisfaction rating. 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 money study. 2003/30. http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2003/03_30.htm HEFCE (1996) Energy Management Study in the HE Sector: Management Review Guide. M 16/96. http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/1996/m16_96.htm James, P., Dockery, M. & Hopkinson, L. (2006) Sustainable Laboratories for Universities and Colleges – Lessons from America and the Pharmaceutical Sector (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 and construction. 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

http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2003/03_30.htm

http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/1996/m16_96.htm

http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/1996/m16_96.htm

http://coloradowaterwise.org/Resources/Documents/ICI_toolkit/docs/ppab06/uk-final-report.pdf

http://coloradowaterwise.org/Resources/Documents/ICI_toolkit/docs/ppab06/uk-final-report.pdf

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/council-partners/plans/sustainability_principles.aspx


http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/planning/sustainable/

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



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12.4 Appendix D: Sustainability Checklist The following checklist has been compiled and reviewed against a number of Local Authority checklists, including Southampton City Council1 and SEEDA² as part of the planning process to assess how development by the University considers sustainability issues. Having used the checklist throughout the process, Consultants are required to set out through a series of staged Sustainability Assessment Reports how they have assessed each Category to identify and manage the delivery of the capital programme in a sustainable manner, throughout the projects life. The questions asked are a guide.

Does this project benefit from the following areas? SCC Policy Ref

Yes No N/A

1. Community participation (staff and students)

a) Encourage University community action and decision making b) Involve University community in developing the proposal c) Consider and take account of under represented groups d) Work with local schools/colleges e) Inform the local community about the development f) To ensure that the design process, layout structure and form provide a development

that is appropriate to the local context

2. Economy, Work and local community

a) Provide potential opportunities for local business b) Increase employment/vocational training opportunities c) Assisting low income/disadvantaged groups d) Provide employment opportunities e) Provide commercial opportunities f) Provide enhanced future intake g) Provide enhanced future research opportunities



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Yes No N/A

h) To provide space which is conducive of learning and encourages the building of relationships with peers and colleagues

i) To consider building expansion and future use potential and flexibility as an asset to the University

j) To ensure the development supports a vibrant, diverse and inclusive university community which integrates with surrounding communities

k) To ensure that the design process, layout structure and form provide a development that is appropriate to the local context and strives to support a local sustainable community

l) To ensure that the development contributes to the sustainable economic vitality of the local area and region

3. Health and Welfare

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

4. Equality & opportunity

a) Increase opportunities for life-long learning b) Increase facilities for the young, elderly or disabled c) Promote citizenship, e.g. racial and religious understanding d) Increase overseas student opportunities (full time incoming and secondments)

5. Transport

a) Encourage walking or cycling b) Promote the use of public transport c) Encourage appropriate vehicle use, thereby reducing emission levels

SDP4 & 11 SDP2 SDP3



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Yes No N/A

d) Promote efficient transport systems/routes to support rural and/or urban areas e) Promote healthy lifestyle through modal shift from car use to other travel f) Provide facilities for cyclists g) Provide video-conference facilities h) Provide access for disabled, elderly visitors i) To ensure that people can reach facilities they need by appropriate transport modes,

encouraging walking, cycling and the use of public transport by striving to reduce and/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 etc b) Ensure all permits in place for activities on the site c) Reduce CO2 emissions, through reducing energy, water, & transport use and waste

production d) Provide water efficient appliances e) Enhance efficient water recycling opportunities

SDP7, 8, 15 & 22

7. Energy

a) Reduce energy use and promote energy efficiency b) Generate electricity from renewable sources or waste c) Consider appropriate passive heat gain/loss d) Promote natural ventilation and lighting e) Promote link to CHP and district heating system f) To ensure that new development is appropriately adapted to consider the impact of

present and future climate change and to strive to minimise the overall impact on greenhouse gases, flooding, heat gain/loss, water resources and water quality.

g) To consider low energy lighting and co-ordinated BMS control that is appropriate for the building use and security requirements

SDP13 SDP14 SDP13 SDP13



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Yes No N/A

h) To maximise on Passive energy and thermal control through building design, fabric and layout

i) To provide a mechanism for each building to independently monitor energy and water consumption and control

j) To consider research funding opportunities k) To provide suitable internal BMS control and interface with external lighting

provisions to maintain security but rationalise external and internal light pollution or energy 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 opportunities c) Encourage recycling by providing facilities d) Promote supply of non-toxic, energy efficient products containing recycled materials e) Identify a sustainable waste management strategy and management guidance

SDP13

9. Buildings & land use

a) Ensure the protection of historic sites and buildings b) Avoid building on ‘greenfield’ sites, without first considering environmental impacts c) Ensure contaminated land is cleaned-up d) Use sustainable construction techniques, e.g. low impact building materials or the

efficient use of materials and land e) Encourage the development of quality open space and communal areas f) To promote the sustainable use of resources, including the reduction of and reuse of

wastes, related to construction and operation of new developments g) To ensure that the layout design of the site and buildings does not undermine the

sustainability of the overall development

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10. Environment

a) Create quality green spaces for University community use b) Benefit plant and animal life, e.g. protecting or enhancing wildlife habitats c) Protect/enhance Local Authority cultural heritage d) Promote the protection/enhancement of existing landscape or townscape character e) Consider environment and social issues when purchasing goods and services f) Reduce surface water run-off by providing water recycling and/or sustainable

drainage systems g) Provide a post occupancy sustainable management plan h) Protect designated sites of nature conservation i) Protect development against future climate change j) To ensure that the ecological value of the site is assessed and where appropriate

conserved and/or improved by maintaining the biodiversity and protection of natural habitats which can contribute to the local amenity area

SPD8 SDP12; NE4 SDP12 SDP12 SDP21 SDP12 ; NE1, 2 & 3 SDP20

11. Education and Learning

a) Create opportunities for industry input into course curricula where appropriate b) Encourage interface and professional development between staff and industry

through project work c) Encourage staff development through seminars with local businesses d) Promote individual school business and education plans and consider opportunities

to achieve targets through project delivery e) Provide opportunities for staff and students to learn from development f) To provide an environment where staff and students are encouraged to work and

learn g) To provide an environment where staff and students can meet to encourage

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References

1 Sustainable Development. Guidance for developers on design and construction. www.southampton.gov.uk ²South 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) – SDP 13 (viii) Use of natural heat & light – SDP 13 (iii) Flood risk - SDP 20 Water quality and drainage – SDP 21

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/

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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

3. Health and Welfare

4. Equality & opportunity



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5. Transport

6. Pollution

7. Energy

8. Waste & resources

9. Buildings & land use



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10. Environment

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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

Subcontractors

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

Concrete, soils and inert materials

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

Containers optimised for waste segregation

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

Skip costs monitored

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 organisation’s KPIs

Periodic review, final project review

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12.6 Appendix F: Framework for Sustainable Construction

UoS Environment & sustainability Policy/Sustainable Buildings Policy

EMP Framework

EMP Sustainability checklist

Site

Environmental

Management

Plan

SWMP Other Checklist

Assessments

Travel Plan Building

Energy

Consumption

Assessment

Building Handover

Building O + M Manual

Building H + S File

Building Manager Feedback

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12.7 Appendix G: Sustainability Process Chart

Stage Process

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Appointment

Identify

Project

Sustainability

Indicators

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Assess

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Enhance

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Improvement

Risk Assessment and

Appraisal

Confirm approach

and assumptions

Linking Disciplines with

Sustainability Indicators

Collation and Review as Part of

U o S Strategy

Review Achievement of Targets

through Project Reviews

Project Manager Review of

Sustainability Indicators

Re Assessment of Achievement and

Review

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Final Audit of Achievement against Indicators

Presentation of Audit to U o S

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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 two CHP engines connected to the district heating main. The CHP was commissioned in November 2005 and is a more efficient way to provide heat and power to the campus thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Any new build on Highfield must connect into the CHP and district heating system. There are very few buildings not on the system and these will be kept under review. 3. Automatic monitoring system An extensive AMS has been installed across the estate in recent years, mainly providing half hourly electricity data. There are also some heat and water meters. All new build must link into the existing AMS (meters are required for Part L of Building Regulations). 4. Diversify energy supply Security of energy supplies is a major issue facing all businesses in the coming years, particularly given the UK’s reliance on imported oil and gas. Alternative renewable energy sources must be considered as part of capital and infrastructure projects to reduce the risk to the University from future energy crises. For example, examining the viability of installing woodchip boilers as part of the re-development of the Boldrewood campus. Installing other renewables, such as solar PV, to reduce energy loads should also be considered but only after exhausting the Mean and Lean options described above.