Environmental Assessment & Certification
We’re experts in a wide range of accredited environmental assessment methodologies for both new and existing buildings. From planning and design through to construction and operation, we provide support and guidance to developers, clients and design teams, making sure the right sustainable solutions are used in the right place, at the right time. Whether you need BREEAM, WELL, LEED or ISO assessments, our team cover the full suite of accreditations so you can rest assured all aspects are considered holistically.
BREEAM
Our team excels in all areas of BREEAM assessments and can tailor our expertise to align with your project type both in the UK and Internationally. Whether you require assistance during the planning stage, the initial design phase, or post-construction evaluations, our BREEAM consultancy services provide guidance at every step so that you can achieve the highest ratings.
BREEAM Support:
- BREEAM AP Consulting
- BREEAM Assessments for all building types and phases
- BREEAM Communities
- BREEAM International
- BREEAM In Use
WELL
The need for spaces that directly aim to enhance human health and well-being has never been greater, so now’s the time to achieve your WELL Building Standard accreditation. We are the UK’s only registered WELL Performance Testing Organisation. This means our exclusive Performance Testing Agents are available to conduct site visits to test the health and wellbeing of your building and provide rock-solid data and evidence of the building’s performance, wherever you are. Our partnership with the International WELL Building Institute means we can provide expert advice for your WELL Building Standard project and take care of practical support, additional reporting and performance testing, so you can achieve the desired WELL rating.
LEED
Sustainability for Residential Projects
Services include:
- CSH Assessors
- BREEAM Assessors
- Home Quality Mark Assessors
- PassivHaus and EnerPHit Standards
ISO Standards
It’s important to partner with experts who can help translate ISO Standards for you. We convert industry guidance into real life so that you can utilise practical solutions that are both compliant and robust. We use ISO 20400 to inform and guide sustainable procurement opportunities across your project and organisation, enabling you to enhance value throughout your supply chain and stand apart from competitors. We also utilise the ISO 50001 and ISO 50005 energy management standards as a proven energy efficiency framework, with which we have achieved energy savings and reductions of tens of thousands of pounds in operational costs for our clients.
Built Environment
Integrate sustainability into your projects from the start and avoid careless reliance on landfill, high carbon footprints and low sustainability materials.
Understand the perspective of various stakeholders about the function of your building, its efficiency and what needs improving.
Protect notable species of flora and fauna with Protected Species Surveys and Licensing, Bat Surveys, Tree Surveys, Arboricultural Method Statements and more.
Evaluate the total environmental impact of your product or project with Life Cycle Assessments.
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