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Sustainability Post-Acceptance Phase. Here is where we focus on training, and
While many construction managers are averse to new materials and concentrate on developing seasonal testing, documentation and
construction techniques, we feel it is our duty to be committed to reporting to maintain all correct standards.
advancing sustainability in every project we undertake. And the work
of fulfi lling our responsibility to the environment absolutely begins As part of our diligent approach to building, commissioning is an
at the earliest stages of design in preconstruction. essential tool to help our project team deliver a fully functional and
validated project, on-time and within budget.
An active member of the US Green Building Council, Barr & Barr
has been involved in numerous sustainability-driven projects. Our Number of staff working for the fi rm in the local offi ce
employees are especially well-versed in sustainable construction, Barr & Barr employs Approximately 172 people. Barr & Barr’s Mid
with backgrounds in LEED certifi cation. Th is not only benefi ts the Atlantic Staffi ng is as Follows:
environment, but also provides signifi cantly reduced energy costs for
our clients. Some examples of how our green eff orts are impacting Executives/Sr. Offi cials and Managers - 11
our projects: Professional Support - 14
Safety - 7
• Sustainable sites are realized through storm waste
Administrative Support - 27
management, light pollution and landscape design.
Supervisory Staff - 52
• Water effi ciency is achieved by using low-water landscaping
and effi cient plumbing. Total Mid-Atlantic Region: 111

• Energy and atmosphere are impacted through optimal energy
performance of the building itself, the type of equipment
installed and CFC reductions. Please see the following pages for Barr & Barr’s current
workload of both preconstruction and construction
• Materials and resources are saved via reuse, recycled content, projects.
use of local materials and a keen eye on construction-waste
management.
• Indoor environmental quality is maintained with overall air
quality management, building management systems, tobacco/
smoke control, day lighting, and low-VOC materials.

• Geothermal is attained by using full geothermal and HVAC
systems.

• Waste diversion is attained by implementing our waste
materials management program, achieving a landfi ll diversion
rate of over 95%.

Commissioning
As consummate builders with a keen focus on integrity and the
bottom line, we strongly recommend utilizing commissioning agents
throughout all phases of our projects. With both technology and
energy conservation becoming major factors in all of our projects, not
to mention a LEED requirement, commissioning agents will help to
ensure continuity from the design phase through to post-acceptance.

Design Phase. We will collaborate closely with the commissioning
agent to develop a plan, bidding process and project requirements to
ensure that we are LEEDs compatible.

Construction Phase. Th rough coordination with commissioning
activities, Barr & Barr team members and subcontractors, we ensure
that the construction process remains compliant with best practices.

Acceptance Phase. In this phase we will verify the results of design,
construction and prefunctional testing activities. We have incorporated
the use of tablets in the fi eld to provide access to project fi les,
documentation and solutions as well as commissioning applications.