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Environmentally Sustainable Design
As a member of the Green Building Council of Australia, John Holland is committed to facilitating Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) and construction. We have a clear understanding of ESD guidelines and initiatives as outlined in ratings systems such as the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star program, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS), and the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating (ABGR).
As builders, we are committed to providing effective market-based solutions that reflect a holistic approach to environmentally sustainable design, enabling us to provide the best delivery of projects for our partners and clients. In addition, we have a clear understanding of the ESD Design Guide for Office and Public Buildings and its importance as an industry benchmark in the planning, design and assessment of sustainability in urban development.
We offer specialist knowledge in construction waste and pollution management, including recycling PVC waste, wastewater, onsite sewage treatment, reduction in use of potable water, waste heat collection, and on-site sorting of hard and soft waste.
Projects involving our Environmental Management System are automatically accredited to three points under the Green Star ‘Environmental Management’ criteria. We are also AS 9001 accredited, implementing Quality Management throughout all our management structure, responsibilities and authorities, human resources, training, facilities and work environment, and auditing and reporting. These systems assist multiple review processes, both internally and externally, and prepare contractors for the effort and time it takes to complete Green Star documentation in its entirety. Additionally, careful coordination during compliance meetings, use of multiple forms of information technology and implementation of document handling processes ensures on-site quality assurance and the delivery of a high-quality, fit for purpose end product.
Providing certainty
John Holland values building commissioning and post-construction maintenance and review. These processes ensure the proper functioning and adherence to the design criteria and assist in facilitating the transfer of knowledge to our clients.
We recognise that building commissioning is a part of all major stages of building delivery: architectural programming, design, bidding, construction supervision and occupancy. We have established processes to ensure that all subcontractors are able to anticipate and deliver upon their responsibilities.
Green teams
Challenges are frequently faced during the construction process when implementing sustainable design. A ‘green navigator’ (which can be an individual, team, set of principles or charter that guides the project team in achieving ESD goals) can be included on the project to help alleviate some of these challenges.
Staying connected with industry developments
Our specialist environmental management teams analyse projects, locally and overseas, to develop the best approach to the green delivery of projects.
Our green experience
John Holland has incorporated a range of design features on various projects, including orientation, natural ventilation, thermal mass and insulation, window size and orientation, natural lighting, waste management and material selection.
John Holland realise that ESD and Green Star principles are continually evolving and adapting as a result of new technologies. Therefore, our approach to meeting current Green Star standards is not a ‘tick the box’ exercise. Instead, we work directly with our partners to create projects that are internationally recognised for their innovative approach to green building.
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