Expert guidance on developing a green building service life plan Filled with step‎-by‎-step instructions‎,‎ Preparing a Building Service Life Plan for Green Buildings 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.‎ 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.‎ Covers major building elements‎:‎ Standard foundations Slab on grade Basement walls Floor construction Roof construction Exterior walls Exterior windows and doors Roof coverings Interior partitions and doors Fittings Stair construction Wall‎,‎ floor‎,‎ and ceiling finishes Elevators and lifts Plumbing‎,‎ HVAC‎,‎ and electrical Fire protection Pedestrian paving Site development‎-‎-fences‎,‎ retaining walls‎,‎fountains‎,‎ and other site improvements Storm sewer