New Construction / Retrofits
The Federal government spends billions of dollars each year on new construction and major renovation projects. These projects represent a great opportunity for the government to lead by example with energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and other sustainable design principles. This section helps facility managers, project managers, and others think through the myriad questions involved in new construction and renovation projects, including how to—
- Incorporate efficient technologies into the project;
- Evaluate the life-cycle costs of investments;
- Select an energy-wise design firm; and,
- Draft appropriate specifications.