During renovation or construction activities, elevated airborne particulate can be generated through the disturbance of various building materials (e.g., concrete, plaster, drywall, ductwork, flooring and insulation), dusts originating from products used in the construction and by equipment that may emit combustion products. Additionally, building furnishings and finishes typically emit volatile organic compounds. Strategies to mitigate the impact of construction-generated contaminants in adjacent spaces should be developed and implemented.

Specific guidelines must be in place for base-building or tenant renovations and construction projects to ensure that contaminants are not released into the surrounding interior environment and building indoor air quality (IAQ) is maintained.