Successfully installing healthier materials requires explicitly specifying acceptable products in the project documents. While not difficult, the design team must be more precise than usual by listing product model numbers—not simply manufacturers or product lines—and by specifying ancillary products such as adhesives, sealants and finishes.
The R2G platform provides a structured product management tool that facilitates materials selection, by ranking products examined from previous projects and supporting new product research in real time. Once the design team determines the appropriate products, IES generates a report (sample below) that allows the spec writer to seamlessly populate design documents. Throughout construction, R2G is used to continually track both specified products and new products from subcontractors to ensure that only materials meeting the project’s health goals are installed. The data from this project can then serve as the improved baseline specs for subsequent projects.
Indoor air quality is affected by more than simply finish materials. The following sample Schedule of Products demonstrates the variety of product types that can be considered. We welcome the opportunity to delve deeper on any of these categories.