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Most indoor contaminants are introduced during construction/finishing. A robust IAQ Management Plan prevents pollutant loading by covering and sequencing installation of absorptive materials (carpet, acoustical tiles), maintaining filtration on any HVAC used during construction (with MERV levels per guidance), isolating or exhausting high-emission activities (adhesives, sealants, cutting), and enforcing housekeeping to control dust. Regular inspections and photo logs verify compliance and support LEED documentation. Disabling filtration fouls coils/ducts and spreads dust. Storing sensitive materials in active zones invites contamination that lingers after occupancy. Relying solely on a brief flush-out after move-in exposes occupants and often fails to reduce embedded contaminants. Proactive source control and protection reduce complaints, support low-emitting material performance, and make final air testing or flush-out more effective—streamlining turnover and long-term operations.