2.6  Sustainability and Environment

The Contractor shall promote sustainable development by demonstrating an integrated approach consistent with the objectives of the UK Sustainable Development Strategy, tackling the causes of climate change and encouraging sustainable design and construction.  Design, operation and procurement should comply with the Authority's Environmental Policy.

The Facility shall reduce the environmental impact to the minimum practical level.  The Contractor shall:

•  minimise waste during construction and operation; including the use of a site waste management plan during construction.;

•  using Greencode, implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) for accreditation with ISO 14001;

•  avoid contributing to ozone depletion, global warming, air and water pollution and non-renewable resource depletion;

•  respect the local landscape and protect natural habitat and species taking due account of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan;

•  optimise the opportunity for waste minimisation and re-cycling;

•  maximise efficiency and effectiveness in the removal and transport of waste;

•  adopt maintenance regimes which maintain optimum performance;

•  avoid the use of environmentally harmful building products and processes using only construction materials rated A or B in the Building Research Establishment 'Green Guide to Specification' except where otherwise agreed with the Authority;

•  use daylight and passive solar energy; and

•  use where possible prefabricated elements to achieve good quality control, ease and speed of installation and flexibility for future use.

The Facility shall achieve an optimum level of energy and utility conservation and the Contractor shall:

•  minimise internal areas requiring mechanical ventilation;

•  minimise discomfort resulting from direct solar gain to avoid air conditioning / comfort cooling;

•  maximise efficient utilisation and deployment of plant and systems;

•  maximise control and flexibility the installations;

•  minimise production of carbon during construction;

•  meet BREEAM 'excellent' standard, independently verified by a BRE approved assessor, including a post occupancy review; and

•  achieve no less than a 'B' rating through the EU Display assessment for energy consumption, carbon emissions and water consumption (see separate table for ratings).

'Display' classification for sports halls and swimming pools [Is this the table referred to above or a sample?]

Swimming Pool

Sports Hall

At least 10% of the energy used by the Facility shall be provided from on site sustainable energy generation (sustainable energy includes biomass, combined heat and power, ground source heating, solar thermal, wind and photovoltaic technology).  All construction shall accredited through the 'Considerate Constructor' Scheme.

Provide a full environmental report at least four times a year, and six times a year during the construction phase.  

The Facility shall achieve:

(a)  [an energy efficiency of [35] GJ/100m3 (heated volume); and]

(b)  [a water consumption target of [26,500] m3/year.5]

The Contractor shall ensure that a central Building Management System (BMS) for the Facility is in place, providing linked control and monitoring of the centre's functions and systems.  The Contractor shall note that the Building Volume used in the calculation of Energy Consumption Performance Indicators shall be the "Heated Volume" as defined in ERIC and as calculated in accordance with the Payment Mechanism.6

[In order to reduce water consumption The Contractor shall adopt a sitewide sustainable water management strategy to include some or all of:  rainwater harvesting, water retention on site, green roofs, permeable paving and low water use appliances, to meet the standards of CIRIA manual C522.]  [This should be in the main body of the Contract or in a Service Specification]

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Access and Barrier Free Design

Without prejudice to the other provisions of the Agreement, the Facility shall comply with:

•  approved Building Regulations 2000 document Part M: - "Access to and use of buildings" (2004 edition);

•  referenced good practice identified in Sport England's Design Guidance notes "Access for Disabled People" of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended).

•  British Standards BS: 8300 published in November 2001;

•  guidance issued by the Royal National Institute for the Blind, the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, the Centre for Accessible Environments and government bodies such as the Department of the Environment, Transport and Regions dealing with disability.

The Contractor shall provide an Access Statement which provides reasons for adopting any particular standard and its suitability for its intended use by disabled people.  The Access Statement should explain what principles have been employed and give sufficient detail on how the needs of all disabled people will be catered for, including but not limited to the following;

•  wheelchair users;

•  mobility impairments;

•  dexterity impairments;

•  vision impairments;

•  hearing impairments;

•  learning disabilities;

The Access Statement shall deal with the issues involved, including;

•  getting to the Facility;

•  entering and being received;

•  moving around and wayfinding;

•  receiving information;

•  spectating;

•  participating;

•  working; and

•  exiting (including in emergencies). [DN: This should be part of the Construction Proposals or Services Specification or Review Procedure (or all of them)]

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5 Some commentary on the basis of the proposal may also be appropriate, for example: Relevant Government Department Initiative EG: "Department of Health initiative on energy and the environment stipulates a "mandatory energy target" for new buildings of a consumption in the range of 35-55GJ/100m3 (heated volume).  The Contract and Review Procedure should include provisions for monitoring and report of energy consumption.

6  See Part 6 of the Payment Mechanism and paragraph 4.13(b) below (Building Management Systems and Controls).