The University of Texas at Dallas
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 5.00 |
Gary
Cocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Total floor area of existing building space:
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 6,966,790 Square feet |
| Total | 6,966,790 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
SAFETY POLICY – INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ): The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is committed to promoting a cohesive, proactive approach to creating a safe working and learning environment, improving productivity, lowering business costs, instilling stewardship, and incorporating injury and illness prevention as a part of standard campus operating procedures. The University considers staff, faculty, researcher, student, visitor, volunteer, and community well-being one of its top priorities. UTD has adopted an enterprising approach to indoor air quality (IAQ) by incorporating best management practices into new construction planning, remodel/renovation projects, and the wide variety of activities regularly introduced by building occupants as part of our fluid University environment. The IAQ program at UTD is collaboratively managed by the UTD Safety team and Facilities Management group. All members of our UTD Community are encouraged to identify IAQ considerations as part of their daily activities. The Safety Policy on Indoor Air Quality ensures that the Safety and Facilities teams are involved in the assessment of any concerns, as well as coordination of initiatives to improve IAQ conditions including source management, engineering controls and administrative practices.
GREEN CLEANING POLICY: The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to sustainability in custodial practices and purchasing in order to maintain buildings to the highest standard. As part of this commitment, UT Dallas has implemented a comprehensive Green Cleaning Program. University requires the custodial staff and contractors to perform cleaning in compliance with University’s Green Cleaning Guideline. The Green Cleaning Guideline is a comprehensive program that reflects the criteria in USGBC’s LEED guidelines for Green Cleaning and fulfills requirements set by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Contractor shall submit quarterly cleaning supplies, equipment and material reports indicating compliance with University green cleaning protocol.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable operations and maintenance program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UT Dallas Sustainability Policy
https://policy.utdallas.edu/utdbp3013
UT Dallas Indoor Air Quality Safety Policy
https://research.utdallas.edu/researchers/safety/occupational-health-and-safety
Please see updated attachment with information about UTD Indoor Air Quality Safety Policy and Green Cleaning Guidelines policy.
UT Dallas Sustainability Policy
https://policy.utdallas.edu/utdbp3013
UT Dallas Indoor Air Quality Safety Policy
https://research.utdallas.edu/researchers/safety/occupational-health-and-safety
Please see updated attachment with information about UTD Indoor Air Quality Safety Policy and Green Cleaning Guidelines policy.
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