Australia's first WELL rating has been achieved by Mirvac for 200 George Street, Sydney.
The team at CETEC conducted the Pre-Certification Performance Testing for Mirvac to verify that the offices met Air and Water Quality Feature requirements prior to WELL's formal assessment.
Key lessons learnt were the importance of planning for WELL early in the design and construction process and that 'hold points' need to be incorporated into the construction program to allow for pre-certification testing.
Verification And Performance Testing Capabilities
CETEC is an approved WELL Performance Testing Organization (PTO) for WELL v2 projects.
CETEC can provide the following verification and performance testing to ensure the WELL Building Standard requirements are being met. This testing can be conducted to determine the feasibility of pursuing WELL certification, during construction and commissioning and at completion of a project. All testing is conducted by experienced scientific consultants and overseen by a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL APTM).
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Feature Number
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Description
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CETEC Capabilities
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WELL Concept - AIR
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01
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Air Quality Standards
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On-site performance testing – measurement, sampling and laboratory analysis of air quality parameters
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11
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Fundamental Material Safety
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Auditing, expert advice and management of asbestos lead and PCB remediation. Reporting to satisfy WELL documentation requirements
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04
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VOC Reduction
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Conduct VOC content and emissions testing of paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, flooring, insulation and furnishings
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14
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Air Infiltration Management
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Air leakage testing and commissioning report
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16
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Humidity Control
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On-site performance testing – measurement of relative humidity
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19
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Operable Windows
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On-site performance testing – measurement of ozone, PM10, temperature and relative humidity.
Review of local monitoring (AQI)
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WELL Concept - WATER
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30
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Fundamental Water Quality
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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31
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Inorganic Contaminants
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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32
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Organic contaminants
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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33
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Agricultural Contaminants
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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34
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Public Water Additives
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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35
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Periodic Water Testing
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Quarterly on-site performance testing – measurement of lead, arsenic, mercury and copper in water
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36
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Water Treatment
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Develop and legionella risk management plan to satisfy WELL documentation requirements
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37
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Drinking Water Taste Properties
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On-site performance testing – sampling and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters
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WELL Concept - LIGHT
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53
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Visual Lighting Design
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On-site performance testing – measurement of LUX levels
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54
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Circadian Lighting Design
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On-site performance testing – measurement of melanopic LUX
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WELL Concept - COMFORT
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74
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Exterior Noise Intrusion
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On-site performance testing – measurement of sound pressure levels
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75
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Internally Generated Noise
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On-site performance testing – measurement of sound pressure levels
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76
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Thermal Comfort
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On-site performance testing – measurement of thermal comfort parameters
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78
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Reverberation Time
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On-site performance testing – measurement of reverberation times
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79
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Sound Masking
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On-site performance testing – measurement of sound pressure levels
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WELL Concept - MIND
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86
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Post-Occupancy Surveys
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Customise and oversee the roll out of the CBE Occupant Satisfaction Survey. Reporting to satisfy WELL documentation requirements
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CETEC can also provide advice and ideas for your innovation features.
Contact the team at CETEC to discuss WELL (or the other relevant building rating systems) and how it may assist your building or portfolio.