UL expands verified healthy building program
UL Solutions, specialists in safety science, announced a new UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction, which reportedly "empowers building owners and industry professionals to differentiate their new construction projects and support the health and wellness of future occupants." The new verification service is said to be available for various new construction, redevelopment or tenant improvement projects, including commercial, industrial and multi-family residential buildings.
“People are becoming more aware of how indoor air, water and other factors can affect their health, from potential tenants considering an apartment lease to global companies searching for office space. Demonstrating a commitment to better indoor environmental quality can add value for new and redeveloped buildings, helping to differentiate a project among future occupants and meet rising expectations for better health and wellness in the built environment,” said Joel Ritschel, director of Enterprise Sustainability in the Healthy Buildings group at UL Solutions.
As part of the process toward verification, UL Solutions says it will enlist developers to make key choices to optimize indoor environmental health and wellness from the early stages of a project, potentially avoiding more costly and time-consuming changes after completing construction or improvements. Through the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for New Construction program, customers can reportedly achieve one of four verification options:
UL Verified Healthy Building for New Construction Core and Shell
UL Verified Healthy Building for New Construction Indoor Air
UL Verified Healthy Building for New Construction Indoor Air and Water
UL Verified Healthy Building for New Construction Residential