the envision rating system ™ november 7 th, 2014 louis engels, pe, env sp project engineer, hdr
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM™
November 7th, 2014Louis Engels, PE, ENV SPProject Engineer, HDR
![Page 2: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
GOALS for Today’sSession:
1. Need for Envision (Why?)
2. Broad Overview of Envision
(What?)
3. Understand how Envision can
benefit Billings (How?)
BIG IDEA: Envision helps us to
not only build the project right,
but helps us build the right
project.
![Page 3: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
IMPORTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure provides:• Physical Security (Food,
Water, Shelter, Access to
Healthcare)• Basis for Economic Growth• Communication• Convenience• Freedom (Recreation, Access)
![Page 4: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
ASCE’s Report Card for U.S. Infrastructure
• Ranked 23rd worldwide
![Page 5: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Resource Depletion
Source: 2006, World Wildlife Fund, Living Planet Report
![Page 6: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
THE REALITIES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE
• Population Growth
• Diminished Resources
• Climate Change
• Infrastructure Must be SustainableA NEW FACT OF LIFE
![Page 7: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
“…to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
- World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “SUSTAINABLE”?
![Page 8: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
• On Budget
• On Time
• Quality (Meets Specs)
• Sustainability?
DIMENSIONS OF A PROJECTS SUCCESS
Sustainability
ENVISION
![Page 9: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM™
![Page 10: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Envision™ is a tool, which itself is part of a larger system, developed to help evaluate the sustainability of civil infrastructure.
This system includes:
• A self assessment checklist
• The Envision™ Rating System
• A credential program for individuals
• A Project Evaluation and Verification Program
• A Recognition Program for Sustainable Infrastructure
PRE-ASSESSMENT
CHECKLIST
RECOGNITIONASSESSMENTPHASE TOOLKITS COMPANION TOOLS
WHAT IS ENVISION™?
ENVISION
![Page 11: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
• Applies to all civil infrastructure
• Includes design, planning, construction and maintenance elements
• Applicable at any point in an infrastructure project's life cycle
• Speaks to the triple bottom line: social, economic and environmental goals
• It is designed to keep pace with a changing concept of sustainability- Economic Optimization Tool,- Construction and O&M Phases
WHAT MAKES ENVISION™ UNIQUE?
![Page 12: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Restore
Conventional
Sustain
Improve
DisassemblyDesign Construct O&M Reuse
Project teamOwner organization
Affected stakeholders
Regulatory bodiesPartner organizations
EXTEND THE USEFULNESS OF THE PROJECTD
RIV
E T
OW
AR
D R
ES
TO
RA
TIA
VE
PE
RF
OR
MA
NC
E
EXTEND PROJECT BOUNDARIES
HOW WILL ENVISION™ IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY?
![Page 13: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
ENERGYGeothermal
Hydroelectric
Nuclear
Coal
Natural Gas
Oil/Refinery
Wind
Solar
Biomass
WATER WASTESolid waste
Recycling
Hazardous Waste
Collection & Transfer
TRANSPORTAirports
Roads
Highways
Bikes
Pedestrians
Railways
Public Transit
Ports
Waterways
LANDSCAPEPublic Realm
Parks
Ecosystem Services
INFORMATIONTelecommunications
Internet
Phones
Satellites
Data Centers
Sensors
What Types of Infrastructure will Envision Rate?
Potable Water
Wastewater
Capture/Storage
Water Reuse
Storm Water/Wet
Weather
Pipelines
Flood Control
Water Supply
![Page 14: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
60 Credits in 5 Categories
Purpose, Community, Wellbeing
Siting, Land & Water, Biodiversity
Materials, Energy, Water
Collaboration, Management, Planning
Emission, Resilience
14
DID WE BUILD THE RIGHT PROJECT?
DID WE BUILD THE PROJECT RIGHT?
![Page 15: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Break for Questions
![Page 16: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
![Page 17: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
1 PURPOSE
QL1.1 Improve Community Quality of Life
QL1.2 Stimulate Sustainable Growth and Development
QL1.3 Develop Local Skills and Capabilities
2 WELLBEING
QL2.1 Enhance Public Health and Safety
QL2.2 Minimize Noise and Vibration
QL2.3 Minimize Light Pollution
QL2.4 Improve Community Mobility and Access
QL2.5 Encourage Alternative Modes of Transportation
QL2.6 Improve Accessibility, Safety & Wayfinding
3 COMMUNITY
QL3.1 Preserve Historic and Cultural Resources
QL3.2 Preserve Views and Local Character
QL3.3 Enhance Public Space
QL0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
![Page 18: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
![Page 19: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
1 COLLABORATION
LD1.1 Provide Effective Leadership & Commitment
LD1.2 Establish a Sustainability Management System
LD1.3 Foster Collaboration and Teamwork
LD1.4 Provide for Stakeholder Involvement
2 MANAGEMENT
LD2.1 Pursue By-Product Synergy Opportunities
LD2.2 Improve Infrastructure Integration
3 PLANNING
LD3.1 Plan Long-Term Maintenance and Monitoring
LD3.2 Address Conflicting Regulations and Policies
LD3.3 Extend Useful Life
LD0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
![Page 20: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
1 MATERIALS
RA1.1 Reduce Net Embodied Energy
RA1.2 Support Sustainable Procurement Practices
RA1.3 Use Recycled Materials
RA1.4 Use Regional Materials
RA1.5 Divert Waste from Landfills
RA1.6 Reduce Excavated Materials Taken Off Site
RA1.7 Provide for Deconstruction and Recycling
2 ENERGY
RA2.1 Reduce Energy Consumption
RA2.2 Use Renewable Energy
RA2.3 Commission and Monitor Energy Systems
3 WATER
RA3.1 Protect Fresh Water Availability
RA3.2 Reduce Potable Water Consumption
RA3.3 Monitor Water Systems
RA0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
![Page 22: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
![Page 23: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
1 SITING
NW1.1 Preserve Prime Habitat
NW1.2 Preserve Wetlands and Surface Water
NW1.3 Preserve Prime Farmland
NW1.4 Avoid Adverse Geology
NW1.5 Preserve Floodplain Functions
NW1.6 Avoid Unsuitable Development on Steep Slopes
NW1.7 Preserve Greenfields
2 LAND+WATER
NW2.1 Manage Stormwater
NW2.2 Reduce Pesticides and Fertilizer Impacts
NW2.3 Prevent Surface and Groundwater Contamination
3 BIODIVERSITY
NW3.1 Preserve Species Biodiversity
NW3.2 Control Invasive Species
NW3.3 Restore Disturbed Soils
NW3.4 Maintain Wetland and Surface Water Functions
NW0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
![Page 24: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
![Page 25: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
1 EMISSIONS
CR1.1 Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
CR1.2 Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions
2 RESILIENCE
CR2.1 Assess Climate Threat
CR2.2 Avoid Traps and Vulnerabilities
CR2.3 Prepare For Long-Term Adaptability
CR2.4 Prepare for Short-Term Hazards
CR2.5 Manage Heat Island Effects
CR0.0 Innovate or Exceed Credit Requirements
![Page 26: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
IMPROVED
ENHANCED
SUPERIOR
Performance that is at or above conventional
CONSERVING
RESTORATIVE
Indications that superior performance is within reach.
Sustainable performance that is noteworthy.
Performance that has achieved essentially zero impact.
Performance that restores natural or social systems.
FIVE LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
![Page 27: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Fee Schedule
Project Size ($) Non-Member Price ISI Member Price
Up to 2M $3000 $2400
2-5M $8500 $7000
5-25M $17,000 $14,000
25-100M $25,000 $21,000
100-250M $33,000 $28,000
Over 250M$5000 per 100M above base price of $20,000
Appeals Fee: $500 per credit
Registration Fee: $1000
Verification Fee
HDR ENVISION Example Project
![Page 28: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
• Alaska’s new William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery in a one-of-a-kind facility for the production of salmon and trout.
• The project marks the largest ever application of intensive recirculation technology by a public agency to dramatically reduce water and energy consumption. Reduce necessity to heat water.
• Delivered on a tight schedule through an integrated CM/GC team, the facility accommodates 100,000 visitors per year.
» William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery is a for the production of salmon and trout.
» The project marks the largest ever application of intensive recirculation technology by a public agency to dramatically reduce water and energy consumption.
» Delivered on a tight schedule through an integrated CM/GC team, the facility accommodates 100,000 visitors per year.
HDR SUBMITTED THE FIRST EVER ENVISION PROJECT IN APRIL 2013
![Page 29: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
• Built on a reclaimed brownfield site; Old Power Plant
• Largest hatchery of its kind in North America
• 6 million salmon and trout annually
• Critical to Alaskan sport fishing economy
• Attained Envision GOLD Award
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTuueSJvZTg
Envision Submission
![Page 30: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Levels of Achievement
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Improved Enhanced Superior Conserving Restorative
Poin
ts
QL1.1 IMPROVE COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE
No Negative Impact
Non-linear Scale
![Page 31: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Award Levels
Recognition Level
Minimum Applicable
Points
Minimum in Each
Category
Acknowledgement of Merit
5%
Silver Award 8%
Gold Award 15%
Platinum Award 20%
50%
60%
80%
25%
![Page 32: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Fee Schedule
Project Size ($) Non-Member Price ISI Member Price
Up to 2M $3000 $2400
2-5M $8500 $7000
5-25M $17,000 $14,000
25-100M $25,000 $21,000
100-250M $33,000 $28,000
Over 250M$5000 per 100M above base price of $20,000
Appeals Fee: $500 per credit
Registration Fee: $1000
Verification Fee
![Page 33: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Why would the City of Billings use Envision?
• Longer Project Life and Resiliency
• Lower Life-Cycle Cost• Fewer Negative Impacts to
the Community• Third-party Verification and
Recognition of Sustainability• Projects an image of ‘being
green’ and environmentally responsible
• The Right Thing to Do (Build the Right Project and Build the Project Right)
![Page 34: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Applications for Envision in Billings?
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Upgrades
• Billings Bypass• Shiloh Conservation
District• West End Water Plant
Siting• West End Wastewater
Plant Siting• Master Planning• Highway 3 Corridor
![Page 35: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
HDR’s Commitment
• HDR is a proud Charter Member of ISI
• First Company to register a project with ISI – Alaska Fish Hatchery
• Dedicated to helping clients understand and implement the rating system on their projects
• More than 160 credentialed staff already at HDR
• Active in a number of Envision committees and involved in updating current version
![Page 36: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
CONTACT Louis Engels
Bill Bertera, Executive [email protected](202) 218-6725
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ENVISION™
sustainableinfrastructure.org
Q & A
![Page 37: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
“…to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
- World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987
WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “SUSTAINABLE”?
![Page 38: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Big Challenge to Engineers, Planners, Managers:
Maintain or even grow Quality of Lifewithout Depleting the Earth’s resources
(Gauntlet of Sustainability)
![Page 39: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
SCORING MODULE
39
![Page 40: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Scoring Summary
![Page 41: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
WEBSITEhttp://www.sustainableinfrastructure.org/
![Page 42: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
WEBSITE PORTAL
![Page 43: THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™ November 7 th, 2014 Louis Engels, PE, ENV SP Project Engineer, HDR](https://reader031.vdocuments.us/reader031/viewer/2022032517/56649ca25503460f949611f7/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
INPUT PORTAL