Given that the CarboNZero for Building Operations certification for buildings requires energy and water efficiency intrinsically through buildings’ performance stages, it is acceptable for project teams to show commitment to the CarboNZero for Building Operations instead of a Green Star Performance rating to achieve the point for 5.1 Environmental Building Performance. This pathway may only be used for projects that have been registered for a CarboNZero certification or have shown formal commitment through formal agreements or policies.

All ductwork components (plenums etc.) are to be treated the same as ductwork, and therefore do not need to be cleaned if sealed throughout construction.

The credit of Sustainable Products takes account of all the products and materials including buildings’ mechanical, hydraulic, transportation and electrical systems. Responsible and sustainable systems that meet transparency and sustainability requirements in the credit can contribute to achieved points.  

The Assessor believe the relocation/ remodelling of the existing carpark arrangements is an integral part of the development approval for the project. Whilst the Assessor accepts the carpark relocation works may be undertaken as a separate ‘enabling works’ contract, these works are part of the campus redevelopment/ re-organisation and a key component of the project, as evidenced by the fact the design team is common to both the ‘enabling works’ and the proposed building project. The assessor therefore believes the Credits relating to contract works (Credits 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 Responsible Construction Practices and Credits 22.1, 22.2 Construction Waste) should apply to the enabling works contract as well as the main contract works.