BREEAM

BREEAM – The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

The most common way of guiding and measuring sustainability in the UK construction industry is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. Here at Valco, we are able to offer a comprehensive suite of BREEAM assessment services; with in-house experience gained working on some of the most successful sustainable projects in the UK.

BREEAM seeks to quantify and improve the environmental performance of buildings by rewarding designs that take positive steps to minimise their environmental impact. Increasingly used for planning and funding purposes, BREEAM enables clients and their design teams to demonstrate the environmental credentials of their buildings through independent certification.

BREEAM can be used at any stage of a building’s life, from design / construction through to refurbishment, even in operation.

Our Capability: Valco Sustainability are BREEAM ‘Accredited Professionals’ as well as licenced assessors, with extensive experience of supporting project teams through the assessment process on a wide range of building types. Our services include:

• BREEAM Pre-Assessments – An early stage / planning review that allows the establishment of a cost effective route to the required BREEAM rating.
• Formal BREEAM assessment – Carried out in two stages, design (Interim Certification); and post construction (Final Certification)

There are a number of different versions of BREEAM for different building types, all of which are covered by Valco and our Partners, these include:

• BREEAM Commercial
• BREEAM Public
• BREEAM Multi-Residential
• BREEAM Other Buildings
• Bespoke BREEAM
• BREEAM Communities
• BREEAM International