<h4>Expert guidance on developing a green building service life plan</h4><p>Filled with step-by-step instructions, <i>Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings</i> explains how to create a framework for managing theperformance requirements and life-cycle impacts--including end-of-life--of major building elements for the duration of a green building’s intended lifespan.</p><p>The book discusses operation and maintenance; inspections and assessments; repairs, upgrades, and replacements; documentation; and removal, reuse, recycling, dismantling, and end-of-life disposal of building components. A customizable template for creating a comprehensive green BSLP is included in this practical resource.</p><p><b>Covers major building elements:</b><ul><li>Standard foundations<li>Slab on grade<li>Basement walls<li>Floor construction<li>Roof construction<li>Exterior walls<li>Exterior windows and doors<li>Roof coverings<li>Interior partitions and doors<li>Fittings<li>Stair construction<li>Wall, floor, and ceiling finishes<li>Elevators and lifts<li>Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical<li>Fire protection<li>Pedestrian paving<li>Site development--fences, retaining walls,fountains, and other site improvements<li>Storm sewer</ul></p>