Section 2 –
Construction
Management
Total weightage of the section: 4 points
CRITERION 4 CRITERION 6
Air and Soil Construction
Pollution Control Management
Practices
Criteria
List
CRITERION 5
Topsoil
Preservation
Criterion -4
Air and Soil Pollution Control
Maximum Points: 1
Partly Mandatory
Intent
The intent of this criterion is to minimize air and soil pollution due to construction
activities.
Appraisal – 4.1.1 - Mandatory
Adopt at least six measures to minimize air and soil pollution during construction, with
the first three strategies being mandatory.
Strategy Nature
Provide 3 m high continuous barricading along the site boundary/virtual boundary Mandatory
Provide wheel washing facility/gravel bed at all vehicular entrances and exits of the site Mandatory
Ensure diesel generator sets have an exhaust with stack height of at least 2 m from the top of the Mandatory
generator with a cowl
Ensure diesel generator sets are in compliance with CPCB norms Optional
Implement a spill prevention plan for storage of diesel, admixtures, curing compounds, bitumen, Optional
and other hazardous materials
Ensure that fine aggregate, excavated earth, and other construction materials with a tendency to Optional
get airborne are covered or are sprinkled regularly with non-potable water
Ensure sprinkling of water on unpaved pathways on the site with non-potable water Optional
Limit the speed of vehicular movement on site to 10 km/h Optional
Ensure that vehicles carrying waste materials out of the site are covered Optional
3 m high barricading
Good Example: Barricading is
solid and continuous
3 m high barricading
Good Example: Barricading is
solid and continuous
3 m high barricading
Bad Example:
Barricading is not solid
and has openings
3 m high barricading
Good Example:
Openings in barricading
are covered with a cloth
Diesel Generator
Good Example: Diesel generator has a high
exhaust height with a cowl at the opening
Diesel Generator
Bad Example: Diesel
generator has a very low
exhaust height
Wheel washing facility
Good Example:
Wheel washing pit is
constructed at the
entrance/exit
Spill prevention plan
Good Example: Hazardous
material are kept on solid
platform to contain spillage
Spill prevention plan
Bad Example: Hazardous
material are kept directly on
top of soil/pervious ground
Covering of loose material
Good Example: Material
with a tendency to get
airborne is properly
covered
Sprinkling water on unpaved pathways
Good Example: Unpaved
pathways are sprinkled
with non-potable water
Limiting vehicular
speed on site
Good Example: Vehicular speed inside
construction site is limited to 10 km/h
Covering of vehicles carrying waste material
Good Example:
Vehicles carrying
waste material
outside site are
covered
Appraisal – 4.1.2 - 1 Point
Ensure that the soil erosion channels are constructed and they are connected to a
sedimentation tank in order to reduce movement of soil outside the site throughout the
construction phase of the project.
Sedimentation tank
Good Example:
Soil erosion
channels are
constructed and
are connected to a
sedimentation pit
Compliance Documents
Submit tender document mentioning the measures to be taken by the contractor during the construction phase to
4.2.1 prevent air and soil pollution. It must also include the construction of soil erosion channels and sedimentation
tanks for demonstrating compliance with Appraisals 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
Submit site management plan (.dwg format) highlighting the locations of strategies implemented on site to
4.2.2 minimize air and soil pollution during construction and soil erosion channels connected to a sedimentation tank
demonstrating compliance with Appraisals 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
Submit date-stamped photographs describing various strategies adopted to minimize air & soil pollution and soil
4.2.3 erosion channels & sedimentation tank during construction phase for demonstrating compliance with Appraisals
4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
Submit test reports of smoke released from the exhaust of all the DG sets on site (minimum three reports to be
4.2.4 shared over the entire period of construction) indicating that emission parameters are within permissible limits, as
prescribed by the CPCB, demonstrating compliance with Appraisal 4.1.1.
4.2.5 Submit copies of challans if treated STP water is being used on site to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 4.1.1.
Submit section of sedimentation tank (.dwg format) indicating that minimum depth of tank should be 1 m to
4.2.6
manage storm water run-off for demonstrating compliance with Appraisal 4.1.2.
NOTE: Compliance with this criterion shall be evaluated during the site visits only.
Sample Documentation
Tender excerpt highlighting the
air and soil pollution measures to
be adopted by the contractor
during construction phase
Sample Documentation
Site management plan
highlighting the location of the
implemented strategies such as
wheel washing area, hazardous
material storage and soil erosion
channels & sedimentation tank
Sample Documentation
Date stamped
photograph of air
pollution measure
implemented on
site
Sample Documentation
Test report indicating emission
parameters of smoke released
from diesel generator
Sample Documentation
Challan of STP treated water
purchased for sprinkling purpose
Criterion -5
Topsoil Preservation
Maximum Points: 1
Optional
Intent
The intent of this criterion is to ensure the preservation of available fertile soil on
site and avoid its degradation during the process of construction.
Appraisal – 5.1.1 - 1 Point
Ensure that topsoil from disturbed areas on the site is preserved, stabilized and its
fertility is maintained throughout the construction period. Additionally, ensure that
100% of the soil requirement for landscaping including roof garden(s) is met through
this preserved soil.
Appraisal – 5.1.1 contd.
Applicability Check:
If the topsoil is not fertile and cannot be made fertile through organic means, the
project is exempted from Appraisal 5.1.1.
To exempt the project from Appraisal 5.1.1, kindly submit soil fertility test report
indicating that it is not fertile and cannot be made fertile.
DO’s and DON’Ts of soil preservation
DO’s
● Determine fertility of topsoil: Fertility test should be carried out from an Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) accredited laboratory or a government
agricultural college.
● Strip the top layer: Top 200 mm of soil should be stripped, separated from subsoil and
debris, and stored at an undisturbed location on site.
● Mulch it to maintain fertility: Soil should not be stockpiled to a height of more than
400 mm. Mulching should be done with materials such as grass clippings, straw, bark
chips, etc. to maintain soil fertility.
● Limit erosion: Temporary soil erosion channels should be constructed around the
periphery of soil storage area to prevent it from flowing along with the run-off water
during monsoon.
DO’s and DON’Ts of soil preservation
DON’Ts
● Soil should not be sealed, that is, covered with impermeable material.
● Hazardous material and C&D waste should not be stored near the soil.
● Soil should ideally not be stockpiled to a height of more than 400 mm.
Compliance Documents
Submit fertility test report of topsoil from the site conducted by an Indian Council of Agricultural Research
5.2.1
(ICAR) accredited laboratory, indicating the fertility of soil.
Submit calculations indicating the total quantity of topsoil preserved and used in landscape activity post
5.2.2
construction.
5.2.3 Submit site plan (.dwg format) highlighting the areas of excavation and preservation of topsoil.
5.2.4 Upload date-stamped photographs with description of the measures implemented.
NOTE: Compliance with the criterion would be verified during due diligence I and II visits conducted by GRIHA
Council officials. Documentation and records, as applicable, must be maintained to demonstrate compliance.
Sample Documentation
Test report from an
ICAR accredited
laboratory
highlighting
fertility parameters
of soil
Sample Documentation
Site management plan
highlighting the location of fertile
soil storage during construction
Sample Documentation
Photograph of
fertile soil
preserved during
construction
Criterion -6
Construction Management Practices
Maximum Points: 2
Partly Mandatory
Intent
The intent of this criterion is to ensure adoption of good management practices on
site during the construction phase.
Appraisal – 6.1.1 - 1 Point
Adopt construction management practices (eg., stacking and storage of construction
material at different stage of construction) and ensure safe disposal of waste
generated during construction.
Waste management on site
Segregate and store on site
Waste management on site
Reuse on site
Waste management on site
Sell it to recycling
vendors
Compliance Documents
Submit site management plan (.dwg format) highlighting the location of storage areas for various
6.2.1 construction materials, such as steel, building blocks, or stone, and for waste generated, such as empty
cement bags, packaging waste, or construction/demolition debris.
Submit copies of log sheets for the total quantity of waste generated, reused, and/or sold to recyclers on
6.2.2
site.
6.2.3 Submit copies of challans for all waste materials sold to recyclers.
Upload date-stamped photographs with description of construction management practices adopted on
6.2.4
site.
NOTE: Compliance with the criterion would be verified during due diligence I and II visits conducted by GRIHA
Council officials. Documentation and records, as applicable, must be maintained to demonstrate compliance.
Sample Documentation
Site management plan
highlighting the location of raw
material and waste material
storage during construction
Sample Documentation
Log sheet highlighting
the quantum of waste
generated, reused and
sold to recyclers
Sample Documentation
Receipt / Challan of waste material
sold to recycler
Sample Documentation
Date stamped photograph of
construction material stored
on site
Sample Documentation
Photograph of waste
material segregated and
stored on site
Appraisal – 6.1.2 - 1 Point
Adopt at least two strategies from the list, as given below, to minimize water
consumption during construction, with the first strategy being mandatory.
Strategy Nature
Use gunny bags, ponding technique, or curing compound Mandatory
Meter and monitor the consumption of water during construction Optional
Use water reducing admixtures in concrete mix Optional
Use treated wastewater and/or captured storm water Optional
Compliance Documents
6.2.4 Upload date-stamped photographs with description of measures to minimize water consumption during construction.
6.2.5 Submit purchase order reflecting full quantities of curing compound used during the construction phase.
Submit technical specification sheet/brochure of curing compound used during the construction phase.
6.2.6 OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the product.
6.2.7 Submit narrative describing various strategies adopted to reduce water consumption.
Install water meters on all sources of water such as tube well, municipal supply, and others to monitor the
6.2.8 consumption of water and submit date-stamped photographs.
6.2.9 Submit copies of logbooks for the total quantity of water consumed during construction.
6.2.10 Submit a design mix report and a batch mix report indicating the use of admixtures.
6.2.11 Submit purchase order reflecting full quantities of admixtures used during the construction phase.
Submit technical specification sheet/brochure of admixture used during the construction phase.
6.2.12 OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the product.
NOTE: Compliance with this criterion shall be evaluated during the site visits only.
Sample Documentation
Photograph of ponding
technique used for curing
of slabs
Sample Documentation
Photograph of gunny bags used
for curing of columns
Sample Documentation
Photograph of curing compound
used for curing of columns
Sample Documentation
Use of curing compound on
site
Sample Documentation
Installation of water meter on
site
Sample Documentation
Logbook indicating the quantity of water purchased on site
Sample Documentation
Batch mix report
highlighting the use of
admixture in concrete
Sample Documentation
Invoice of water reducing
admixture procured on site
Sample Documentation
GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate
for water reducing admixture
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