Caderno de diretrizes para contratação de projetos de edificações públicas com certificação ambiental na área da saúde

Abstract

The objective of this study was to propose a set of guidelines for the contracting of public building projects in the health area that aim to obtain environmental certifications, especially LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. It sought to know how to develop a guideline to allow the adoption of sustainability parameters in public health building projects, considering legal requirements and environmental certifications. The methodology adopted was Design Science Research (DSR), which is structured in the construction of an artifact – in this case, the guideline book – as a way to solve a practical problem, while generating scientific knowledge. The study was divided into five stages: (1) identification of the problem, (2) in-depth understanding of the theme, (3) elaboration of the construct, (4) evaluation of the construct by experts and (5) aggregation of value. In the second stage, an extensive literature review, analysis of environmental legislation and certifications (LEED, AQUA-HQE and Casa Azul Seal) was carried out, as well as an exploratory case study of 40 health centers built through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Belo Horizonte. As a result, a predictive model was developed that converts the requirements of LEED certification into objective parameters to be used in the public procurement process, detailing everything from the structuring of contractual requirements to the criteria for evaluating and monitoring the sustainable performance of projects. The model was submitted to evaluation by specialists in the technical area of public administration, who validated its applicability and clarity. The relevance of the proposal was evidenced and allowed adjustments and refinements for future applications. It is concluded that the proposal is viable and relevant, offering a significant contribution to public management and the academic field by systematizing a path for the effective contracting of sustainable projects, promoting practices aligned with sustainable development and current legislation. The study also opens up possibilities for future research on environmental certifications and innovations in public project management.