BREEAM Environmental management - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 06:58, 25 November 2020

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	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.

−	[[Category:BREEAM]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 13:19, 26 December 2019

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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	Does the contractor operate an EMS system?	+	* Does the contractor operate an EMS system?
−		+	* Are there any site-specific pollution issues that need to be addressed i.e. nearby watercourses or high ground water table?
−	Are there any site specific pollution issues ~~which~~ need to be addressed i.e. nearby watercourses or high ground water table?	+

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =
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	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor ~~operate~~ an EMS system.	+	It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor operates an EMS system.

	Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.		Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.
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	Design stage evidence can be awarded based on contract clauses/specifications to show a commitment by the client/developer to appoint a principal contractor who will operate the EMS and follow best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures. Where the contractor is selected, they should provide a copy of their EMS certification.		Design stage evidence can be awarded based on contract clauses/specifications to show a commitment by the client/developer to appoint a principal contractor who will operate the EMS and follow best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures. Where the contractor is selected, they should provide a copy of their EMS certification.

−	== Post ~~Construction Stage~~ ==	+	== Post-construction stage ==

−	At post construction stage, the principal contractor must provide a copy of their EMS certification, or for BS 8555 - evidence of their status (e.g. copy of their phase 4 audit).	+	At post-construction stage, the principal contractor must provide a copy of their EMS certification, or for BS 8555 - evidence of their status (e.g. a copy of their phase 4 audit).

	To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.		To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.
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	* UK New Construction 2014		* UK New Construction 2014
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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials.		* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials.

Paul Thistlethwaite at 16:09, 29 January 2019

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	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

−	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[~~BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template~~\|this document]] for further guidelines.	+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines\|this document]] for further guidelines.

−	* ~~List applicable schemes here~~	+	* UK New Construction 2014

	<Jane Morning>		<Jane Morning>

Designing Buildings at 07:07, 17 May 2018

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	= When to consider =		= When to consider =

−	This issue should be considered prior to the ~~appointment/~~ selection of the contractor so that the requirement for the principal contractor to operate an environmental management system (EMS) can be included within the tender documents.	+	This issue should be considered prior to the selection of the contractor so that the requirement for the principal contractor to operate an environmental management system (EMS) can be included within the tender documents.

	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =

−	At pre-assessment stage, the size, value and complexity of the project may have a bearing on whether the client wishes to target this issue. It should be ascertained whether the client would prefer not to limit the tendering process to those contractors holding EMS on simple buildings, where the use of a local, smaller builder (less likely to operate an EMS) may be more appropriate.	+	At the pre-assessment stage, the size, value and complexity of the project may have a bearing on whether the client wishes to target this issue. It should be ascertained whether the client would prefer not to limit the tendering process to those contractors holding EMS on simple buildings, where the use of a local, smaller builder (less likely to operate an EMS) may be more appropriate.

	Where the principal contractor is not appointed at design stage, a commitment to appoint a contractor who operates an EMS such as ISO 14001 for their main construction operations and a requirement for the contractor to implement best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures on site in accordance with Pollution Prevention Guidelines, working at construction and demolition sites: PPG6 should be included within the tender contract documentation or within a formal letter of commitment from the client.		Where the principal contractor is not appointed at design stage, a commitment to appoint a contractor who operates an EMS such as ISO 14001 for their main construction operations and a requirement for the contractor to implement best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures on site in accordance with Pollution Prevention Guidelines, working at construction and demolition sites: PPG6 should be included within the tender contract documentation or within a formal letter of commitment from the client.
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	Construction and demolition sites, PPG6: prevention pollution provides guidance on how to prevent pollution and comply with environmental law at construction and demolition sites. This publication was withdrawn from use by the EA in December 2015 as the EA no longer provides "good practice" guidance. A copy can still be found on the national archives on the link below:		Construction and demolition sites, PPG6: prevention pollution provides guidance on how to prevent pollution and comply with environmental law at construction and demolition sites. This publication was withdrawn from use by the EA in December 2015 as the EA no longer provides "good practice" guidance. A copy can still be found on the national archives on the link below:

−	[http://www.bitcni.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PPG-6-working-at-construction-and-demolition-sites.pdf PPG6: Pollution Prevention Guidelines, Working at construction and demolition sites]	+	* [http://www.bitcni.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PPG-6-working-at-construction-and-demolition-sites.pdf PPG6: Pollution Prevention Guidelines, Working at construction and demolition sites]

−	More information and an introduction to environmental management systems can be found at the ~~link~~ below:	+	More information and an introduction to environmental management systems can be found at the links below:

−	[http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/WRAP%20EMS%20guide%20Mar2015.pdf WRAP: Your Guide to Environmental Management Systems]	+	* [http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/WRAP%20EMS%20guide%20Mar2015.pdf WRAP: Your Guide to Environmental Management Systems]
		+	* [http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/ New Construction 2014 Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]
		+	* [http://kb.breeam.com/section/refurbishment-and-fit-out/uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/2014-uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/01-management-uk-rfo-2014/man-03-responsible-construction-practices/ Non Domestic Refurbishment and Fit Out Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]
		+	* [https://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 - Man03]
		+	* [https://www.breeam.com/ndrefurb2014manual/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit Out 2014 Issue 1.1 - Man03]

−	~~[http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/ New Construction 2014 Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]~~	+	= Tips and best practice =
−		+
−	[http://kb.breeam.com/section/refurbishment-and-fit-out/uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/2014-uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/01-management-uk-rfo-2014/man-03-responsible-construction-practices/ Non Domestic Refurbishment and Fit Out Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]	+
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−	~~[https://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 - Man03]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.breeam.com/ndrefurb2014manual/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit Out 2014 Issue 1.1 - Man03]~~	+
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−	Tips and best practice	+

	It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor operate an EMS system.		It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor operate an EMS system.

	Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.		Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.
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−	~~= Tips and best practice =~~
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	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =
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	== Design Stage ==		== Design Stage ==

−	Design stage evidence can be awarded based on contract clauses/specifications to show a commitment by the client/developer to appoint a principal contractor who will operate EMS and follow best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures. Where the contractor is selected, they should provide a copy of their EMS certification.	+	Design stage evidence can be awarded based on contract clauses/specifications to show a commitment by the client/developer to appoint a principal contractor who will operate the EMS and follow best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures. Where the contractor is selected, they should provide a copy of their EMS certification.

	== Post Construction Stage ==		== Post Construction Stage ==
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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

−	--[[User:~~Multiple Author Article~~\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:23, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Multiple_Author_Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:23, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)
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		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials.
		+	* Construction environmental management plan.
		+	* Ecological impact assessment.
		+	* Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS.
		+	* Environmental impact assessment.
		+	* Environmental management systems.
		+	* Environmental plan.
		+	* ISO 14001.
		+	* Site waste management plan.
		+	* Sustainability.

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Multiple Author Article at 15:23, 19 April 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
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		+	--[[User:Multiple Author Article\|Multiple Author Article]] 16:23, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Professionals Workshop at 15:21, 28 February 2018

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	Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.		Generally, principal contractors will hold third party certification to ISO 14001. However, small to medium contractors may opt for a more manageable staged approach to environmental management. To be compliant, the contractor must have completed the phased audit stages one to four and provide evidence to this effect.
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	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =
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	To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.		To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.
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		+	= Applicable Schemes =
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		+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template\|this document]] for further guidelines.
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		+	* List applicable schemes here

	<Jane Morning>		<Jane Morning>

Jane Morning at 11:47, 18 January 2018

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	[http://kb.breeam.com/section/refurbishment-and-fit-out/uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/2014-uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/01-management-uk-rfo-2014/man-03-responsible-construction-practices/ Non Domestic Refurbishment and Fit Out Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]		[http://kb.breeam.com/section/refurbishment-and-fit-out/uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/2014-uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/01-management-uk-rfo-2014/man-03-responsible-construction-practices/ Non Domestic Refurbishment and Fit Out Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]

−	[~~http~~://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/~~content/~~04_management/man03.htm New Construction 2014 ~~manual~~ Man03 ~~link~~]	+	[https://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 - Man03]
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		+	[https://www.breeam.com/ndrefurb2014manual/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit Out 2014 Issue 1.1 - Man03]

	Tips and best practice		Tips and best practice

Jane Morning at 11:43, 18 January 2018

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	[http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/WRAP%20EMS%20guide%20Mar2015.pdf WRAP: Your Guide to Environmental Management Systems]		[http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/WRAP%20EMS%20guide%20Mar2015.pdf WRAP: Your Guide to Environmental Management Systems]

−	= Tips and best practice =	+	[http://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/ New Construction 2014 Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]
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		+	[http://kb.breeam.com/section/refurbishment-and-fit-out/uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/2014-uk-refurbishment-and-fit-out/01-management-uk-rfo-2014/man-03-responsible-construction-practices/ Non Domestic Refurbishment and Fit Out Knowledge Base link for Man03 Issues]
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		+	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/content/04_management/man03.htm New Construction 2014 manual Man03 link]
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		+	Tips and best practice

	It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor operate an EMS system.		It should be noted that for Healthcare projects, it is a pre-requisite that the principal contractor operate an EMS system.

162.158.155.89 at 16:17, 10 January 2018

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	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =

−	~~tbc~~	+	At pre-assessment stage, the size, value and complexity of the project may have a bearing on whether the client wishes to target this issue. It should be ascertained whether the client would prefer not to limit the tendering process to those contractors holding EMS on simple buildings, where the use of a local, smaller builder (less likely to operate an EMS) may be more appropriate.
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		+	Where the principal contractor is not appointed at design stage, a commitment to appoint a contractor who operates an EMS such as ISO 14001 for their main construction operations and a requirement for the contractor to implement best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures on site in accordance with Pollution Prevention Guidelines, working at construction and demolition sites: PPG6 should be included within the tender contract documentation or within a formal letter of commitment from the client.
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		+	Once appointed, the principal contractor should provide a copy of their EMS certification or, for BS 8555 - evidence of their status such as copies of their phase one to four audits.
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		+	The contractor should provide relevant sections of their environmental management procedures manual to show that they have company policies in place. They should also maintain records to evidence the procedures in place on site were implemented. This could be in the form of drainage plans to show that the temporary site drainage was connected up correctly and that existing surface water gullies are protected from site pollution e.g. concrete washing out takes place away from the area. Site plans could be provided to show the location for the storage of hazardous liquids and fuels and photographic records kept to show that it was stored in double bunded tanks with spill kits to hand. The contractor should be made aware of the records required to be kept for the specific site prior to commencing on site.

	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	~~tbc~~	+	Does the contractor operate an EMS system?
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		+	Are there any site specific pollution issues which need to be addressed i.e. nearby watercourses or high ground water table?

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

Jane Morning at 14:38, 10 January 2018

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	To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.		To show compliance with PPG 6, the contractor should provide a letter or report covering any actions completed together with supporting photographic evidence. They could also use drawings, company policies and method statements to show that works have been carried out and managed in an appropriate manner.
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		+	<Jane Morning>

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