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Common pitfalls relating to BREEAM assessments

2018-04-16T15:47:59Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

=== Assigning responsibilities ===

* Lack of commitment from site team as they have more important concerns
* For any BREEAM project, there should be a Project Manager/Lead who will clearly explain the purpose and necessity in achieving the targeted BREEAM rating for the project. It is very difficult for BREEAM assessors to undertake the assessment without any support from the PM/Lead as the assessors do not usually have the authority to push the project team to work towards to meeting the BREEAM criteria. This should be agreed from the beginning between the assessor and the client/project team.

=== BRE QA ===

* Not taking into account time taken to complete BRE QA
* BRE QA feedback may require a resubmission thus delaying certification
* Misunderstandings from the BRE QA team concerning some provided evidence. Solution: the newly created QA chat for assessors helps a lot to avoid these misunderstandings.

=== Changes ===

* Developer starts new project with same contractor and specifications as previous project but the BREEAM scheme has changed…difficult to reach the same target !
* Design changes - or changes on site that are not communicated properly. So subcontractors and designers not being fully aware of BREEAM requirements and how a specification meets those.
* We are still having Clients telling us as Contractors “don’t worry, the design will just move and change throughout the project delivery.” If they have employed BREEAM AP’s this really should not be something they are saying…...
* Changes in scope of work or building types as project progresses on speculative projects.

=== Communication ===

* Client’s not understanding what a Contractor can actually deliver means that the scope of works are either too wishy washy leaving the requirements unclear and Contractors confused. At the other extreme, Clients just put all of the risk of BREEAM delivery onto the Contractor but then either don’t feed that into the contractual requirements or don’t check that other contractual requirements contradict BREEAM.
* With traditional projects, with contractors prelims, project teams try to maximise Wst 01 credits by moving them over to the contractor, which sometime gets too onerous for the contractor - forcing them to cut corners (VE) in other areas.
* Client handing an Interim Stage Assessment to a Contractor and saying go deliver this and expecting the Contractor to be able to price and re-design within an extremely tight timescales.
* Have sent a WeTransfer link which expires after a week that was not opened in time - delay on getting feedback
* Achievement of credits at the design stage not always carried over into PCR achievement - break down in communication between design and construction teams
* Assuming future building occupiers will create compliant finishing / fit-out works.
* If a client/contractor sells a project as BREEAM to the future building occupier too cheaply without having any expertise nor motivation.
* Change over points in responsibility for different team members to take the lead with a credit area. This can include, for example, from design team members to Contractor but also between Design Team managers and their site staff- communication is key.
* Contractors who have a pre construction team and forget to advise the construction team of the BREEAM requirements and the commitments that have been made.
* Discuss with the client and the design team about possible cost of each credit

=== Criteria details ===

* Level of overly prescriptive requirements in some criteria compared to others (eg transparency of blinds - doesn’t make a building more sustainable so possible not appropriate to include)
* Criteria that suits some projects better than others, e.g. Wst 01 waste targets are easily achieved on Industrial units (and all shell only, shell and core projects) but for a fitted out building it’s very onerous.
* Some credits such as Waste storage and cycle storage credits are difficult to get on small office/ retial units, when no site wide provisions are available. At design stage, credits were achieved as these were shown on drawings but at PC, there wasn’t anything provided physically as this meant reduction in net lettable space.
* Mandatory LE03 credit missed because there is not the space or resources in place to mitigate the ecological impact.
* Site records not being kept as confirmed at design stage even though a meeting has been held with the site team to discuss and run through their requirements.
* Specification not carrying specific enough requirements to fulfill BREEAM targets (eg Sustainable sourcing of timber. I found it quite common that architects are writing in their specification that all timber should be responsibly sourced but if not available then …. - this second part after “but” should not appear if you want to achieve BREEAM)

=== Planning ===

* On some of these projects the Planning requirement/ contract agreements require BREEAM Excellent, which is nearly impossible.

=== Scope ===

* Pre Assessment tracker does not align with actual contract terms of agreement for scope - not picked up until later stages

=== Timing ===

* Clients can miss the early RIBA credits, including the AP ones which can make achieving ‘Excellent’ very difficult
* Late engagement (e.g. client expecting contractor to take the risk of compliance)
* In most of our current RFO projects, our appointment has been at late stage 2 or early RIBA stage 3, due to which early credits are lost.
* Appointing consultants at the correct stage to help inform the design is often an issue.
* Client only considers BREEAM when it comes up as a planning or funding requirement - misses early stage credits, this will be more critical for BREEAM 2018 which has far more early stage requirements e.g. Ene 01, Mat 01.

=== Tracker tools ===

* If using your own tracker always use BRE tools to double check scores and weightings etc to ensure no mistakes

=== Unrealistic commitments ===

* Contractors giving unrealistic commitments at design stage and being unable to deliver at PCR

=== Value engineering ===

* Design teams sign up to credits at the beginning and then key items might be value engineered out meaning credit is lost

--[[User:BREEAM_Professionals_Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 16:35, 16 Apr 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Common pitfalls relating to BREEAM assessments

2018-04-16T15:35:43Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

=== Assigning responsibilities ===

* Lack of commitment from site team as they have more important concerns
* For any BREEAM project, there should be a Project Manager/Lead who will clearly explain the purpose and necessity in achieving the targeted BREEAM rating for the project. It is very difficult for BREEAM assessors to undertake the assessment without any support from the PM/Lead as the assessors do not usually have the authority to push the project team to work towards to meeting the BREEAM criteria. This should be agreed from the beginning between the assessor and the client/project team.

=== BRE QA ===

* Not taking into account time taken to complete BRE QA
* BRE QA feedback may require a resubmission thus delaying certification
* Misunderstandings from the BRE QA team concerning some provided evidence. Solution: the newly created QA chat for assessors helps a lot to avoid these misunderstandings.

=== Changes ===

* Developer starts new project with same contractor and specifications as previous project but the BREEAM scheme has changed…difficult to reach the same target !
* Design changes - or changes on site that are not communicated properly. So subcontractors and designers not being fully aware of BREEAM requirements and how a specification meets those.
* We are still having Clients telling us as Contractors “don’t worry, the design will just move and change throughout the project delivery.” If they have employed BREEAM AP’s this really should not be something they are saying…...
* Changes in scope of work or building types as project progresses on speculative projects.

=== Communication ===

* Client’s not understanding what a Contractor can actually deliver means that the scope of works are either too wishy washy leaving the requirements unclear and Contractors confused. At the other extreme, Clients just put all of the risk of BREEAM delivery onto the Contractor but then either don’t feed that into the contractual requirements or don’t check that other contractual requirements contradict BREEAM.
* With traditional projects, with contractors prelims, project teams try to maximise Wst 01 credits by moving them over to the contractor, which sometime gets too onerous for the contractor - forcing them to cut corners (VE) in other areas.
* Client handing an Interim Stage Assessment to a Contractor and saying go deliver this and expecting the Contractor to be able to price and re-design within an extremely tight timescales.
* Have sent a WeTransfer link which expires after a week that was not opened in time - delay on getting feedback
* Achievement of credits at the design stage not always carried over into PCR achievement - break down in communication between design and construction teams
* Assuming future building occupiers will create compliant finishing / fit-out works.
* If a client/contractor sells a project as BREEAM to the future building occupier too cheaply without having any expertise nor motivation.
* Change over points in responsibility for different team members to take the lead with a credit area. This can include, for example, from design team members to Contractor but also between Design Team managers and their site staff- communication is key.
* Contractors who have a pre construction team and forget to advise the construction team of the BREEAM requirements and the commitments that have been made.

=== Criteria details ===

* Level of overly prescriptive requirements in some criteria compared to others (eg transparency of blinds - doesn’t make a building more sustainable so possible not appropriate to include)
* Criteria that suits some projects better than others, e.g. Wst 01 waste targets are easily achieved on Industrial units (and all shell only, shell and core projects) but for a fitted out building it’s very onerous.
* Some credits such as Waste storage and cycle storage credits are difficult to get on small office/ retial units, when no site wide provisions are available. At design stage, credits were achieved as these were shown on drawings but at PC, there wasn’t anything provided physically as this meant reduction in net lettable space.
* Mandatory LE03 credit missed because there is not the space or resources in place to mitigate the ecological impact.
* Site records not being kept as confirmed at design stage even though a meeting has been held with the site team to discuss and run through their requirements.

=== Planning ===

* On some of these projects the Planning requirement/ contract agreements require BREEAM Excellent, which is nearly impossible.

=== Scope ===

* Pre Assessment tracker does not align with actual contract terms of agreement for scope - not picked up until later stages

=== Timing ===

* Clients can miss the early RIBA credits, including the AP ones which can make achieving ‘Excellent’ very difficult
* Late engagement (e.g. client expecting contractor to take the risk of compliance)
* In most of our current RFO projects, our appointment has been at late stage 2 or early RIBA stage 3, due to which early credits are lost.
* Appointing consultants at the correct stage to help inform the design is often an issue.

=== Tracker tools ===

* If using your own tracker always use BRE tools to double check scores and weightings etc to ensure no mistakes

=== Unrealistic commitments ===

* Contractors giving unrealistic commitments at design stage and being unable to deliver at PCR

=== Value engineering ===

* Design teams sign up to credits at the beginning and then key items might be value engineered out meaning credit is lost

--[[User:BREEAM Professionals Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 16:35, 16 Apr 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Evidence referencing

2018-04-16T13:42:44Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

BREEAM Good practice (efficient!) evidence referencing

= Aim and benefits =

* Clear evidence aids both the assessor in writing up the report and the QA auditor in reviewing the evidence and report to ensure the building is fully compliant.

= When to consider =

* The beginning of the assessment right through to the end.
* Any credit can be audited and every piece of evidence will have a write up.

= Step by step guidance =

== Assessors ==

* The Assessment Evidence Reference should clearly identify as best possible where the required information is found in the evidence document.
** For example – Energy folder/ Ene 3 folder/ Ene 3-1 Thermal comfort report/ Section 2.0/ Section 2.1.1/Paragraph 3
* If a report is being used then it is easy to identify the relevant section, but if there are no sections then pages numbers are best with the paragraph, if information is only in one paragraph.
* Where information is found in multiple places then multiple places should be listed e.g.
** Energy folder/ Ene 3 folder/ Ene 3-1 Thermal comfort report/ Section 2.1.1/Section 4.3/ Section 6.9.4
** It will assist the QA auditor and yourself if you need to revisit information
* It is important that each criteria is addressed, it should be easy to see in the report that each criteria has an evidence document assigned to it.

== Evidence providers ==

* When forwarding evidence to the assessor it is beneficial to provide guidance on where the appropriate information is in the document as it may save questions from the assessor and ensure nothing is missed.
* Each credit has criteria and to achieve the credit all applicable criteria must have evidence to support it. Review compliance notes as they will likely contain additional explanation on what is required and how to demonstrate it.
* If providing evidence via email, ensure that the credit number and name as well as the project name are included within the title. Send evidence relating to one credit only per email. This makes it easier for the Assessor to locate when trying to reference.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

* Can someone who has never seen this document find the required information?
* Does this document show the criteria indicated?
* Is the author of the document clearly identified (architect, environmental team, principal contractor)?
* Is the date clearly marked?

= Tools and resources =

* [https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/getting-the-referencing-right/ https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/getting-the-referencing-right/]
* Webinar available in My Projects – Documents and tools – BREEAM Assessor Guidance

= Tips and best practice =

* Reference and report as you review and you will save a lot of time. If you go on a sabbatical or maternity leave good referencing helps your colleagues while you are away. Additionally, if you leave a company it means things are in order.
* Consider highlighting in the evidence especially when report is used in pdf format. For example using ‘sticky notes’ to highlight each BREEAM criterion for the credit.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles ===

* [[BREEAM_Evidence_gathering|BREEAM Evidence gathering]]
* [[BREEAM_Evidence_types_by_issue|BREEAM Evidence types by issue]]

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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.

--[[User:Emma_Houston|Emma Houston]] 14:41, 14 Mar 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-04-16T13:36:11Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Pre-appointment =

== Good questions to ask ==

* Project’s particularities?
* What is the actual stage of the project? Timescale?
* Is a BREEAM AP appointed on the project?
* What is the client’s previous experience with BREEAM, do they understand the process and the role they play.
* What is the BREEAM level targeted? Is it achievable?
* Is BREEAM target a client’s choice or planning requirement?
* What meetings have already taken place? Are there minutes for these?
* What RIBA Stage are we at? Are the RIBA Stage sensitive credits still obtainable?
* Can all the mandatory credits be achieved?
* What steps must be priority?

= Early stages =

== Applicable criteria ==

* Review the site location to see what credits are achieved by default i.e. Ecology, Flood Risk or Transport issues
* Always check for any building specific criteria
* Could this be a ‘Simple Building’?

== Pre-Assessment ==

* A pre-assessment can be completed on BREEAM Projects.
* What is the desired timescale for completing the pre-assessment?
* If you are aiming for a target rating aim 5% higher than you need. This will help you avoid missing the targeted level because of pitfalls on your project

== Briefing the client ==

* Make clear to the Team the type of evidential requirements and format
* Be specific and try to avoid quoting large part of the manual. Give similar examples from other projects (you are new so may need to be innovative or have a chat with more senior BREEAM assessor before the meeting)

== Assessment scope ==

* Check what minimum standards will apply
* Which compliance notes could affect you getting the credits?

== Assessment tools ==

* It is also possible to use Tracker Plus and IES Tap to create Pre-Assessments and gather evidence throughout the BREEAM assessment.
* Do not dismiss the available reporting tools such as Tracker+, some clients are fans
* Familiarise yourself with available tools and present to the client your opinion on which is the best but ultimately if client wants to use a particular one you should go with client’s selection.

== Consultants ==

* Advise on early stage consultants that will be required i.e. ecologist, acoustician etc

== Project info ==

* In order to start an assessment you will need to know the building type, scope of works and rating required
* Review what information is available
* and what stage the project is at to see if any early stage credits are achievable or have been missed
* What's driving the BREEAM assessment (e.g. planning requirement, client intent?)?
* Targeted BREEAM rating (e.g. Very Good, Excellent)
* Confirmation of current RIBA stage
* Budget of project.
* Project directory available listing all design team parties
* What's the type of contract (e.g traditional D&B)?
* Gross internal floor area confirmation.
* M&E design description.
* What is the sustainability approach? Has an LZC report been conducted? Is there an intent for use of renewables or any LZC technologies?
* Understand what has been designed in the scheme to date
* Understand the design and construction programme

== Registration ==

* Register your scheme as soon as you are appointed, make sure you get the right scheme

= During assessment =

=== General advice ===

* Some project teams need more support, be proactive and prepare frequent updates but make it clear it’s not your job to win the credit for them
* Seek access to the owner of the building.
* You are an assessor not the AP (probably or in some cases), however it is expected of you to provide explanation or certain degree of support as you are the specialist! You have to be proactive if you want repeat business
* Competent communication with participants of the assessment

= Report completion =

=== Checklist ===

* Create a checklist and review before you issue your report

=== Evidence ===

* Be as flexible as possible in terms of receiving evidence but ensure they address all the necessary criteria clearly
* Site Inspection Report is the most valuable and robust type of evidence.

=== Referencing ===

* Be as specific as possible in referencing, it makes your life and the QA team’s life a lot easier

=== Timescale ===

* Always check with your clients if they need the certificate by a certain date, you may need to apply for fast track

= Personal qualities =

* Be equipped with perseverance.
* Don’t pretend you know all the BREEAM Technical Requirements, nor to be an expert on each discipline (if any). Take time to understand the project and provide answers when you are clear.
* Patience

= Resources =

=== BREEAM Forum ===

* If unsure you can always use the Assessor Forum to consult the advice of other assessor’s, we are all always learning with every new project so never feel stupid to ask

=== Knowledge Base ===

* Always consult the Knowledge Base
* The Knowledge Base under BREEAM Projects is very useful source of information

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-04-16T13:32:37Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Pre-appointment =

== Good questions to ask ==

* Project’s particularities?
* What is the actual stage of the project? Timescale?
* Is a BREEAM AP appointed on the project?
* What is the client’s previous experience with BREEAM, do they understand the process and the role they play.
* What is the BREEAM level targeted? Is it achievable?
* Is BREEAM target a client’s choice or planning requirement?
* What meetings have already taken place? Are there minutes for these?
* What RIBA Stage are we at? Are the RIBA Stage sensitive credits still obtainable?
* Can all the mandatory credits be achieved?
* What steps must be priority?

= Early stages =

== Applicable criteria ==

* Review the site location to see what credits are achieved by default i.e. Ecology, Flood Risk or Transport issues
* Always check for any building specific criteria
* Could this be a ‘Simple Building’?

== Pre-Assessment ==

* A pre-assessment can be completed on BREEAM Projects.
* What is the desired timescale for completing the pre-assessment?
* If you are aiming for a target rating aim 5% higher than you need. This will help you avoid missing the targeted level because of pitfalls on your project

== Briefing the client ==

* Make clear to the Team the type of evidential requirements and format
* Be specific and try to avoid quoting large part of the manual. Give similar examples from other projects (you are new so may need to be innovative or have a chat with more senior BREEAM assessor before the meeting)

== Assessment scope ==

* Check what minimum standards will apply
* Which compliance notes could affect you getting the credits?

== Assessment tools ==

* It is also possible to use Tracker Plus and IES Tap to create Pre-Assessments and gather evidence throughout the BREEAM assessment.
* Do not dismiss the available reporting tools such as Tracker+, some clients are fans
* Familiarise yourself with available tools and present to the client your opinion on which is the best but ultimately if client wants to use a particular one you should go with client’s selection.

== Consultants ==

* Advise on early stage consultants that will be required i.e. ecologist, acoustician etc

== Project info ==

* In order to start an assessment you will need to know the building type, scope of works and rating required
* Review what information is available
* and what stage the project is at to see if any early stage credits are achievable or have been missed
* What's driving the BREEAM assessment (e.g. planning requirement, client intent?)?
* Targeted BREEAM rating (e.g. Very Good, Excellent)
* Confirmation of current RIBA stage
* Budget of project.
* Project directory available listing all design team parties
* What's the type of contract (e.g traditional D&B)?
* Gross internal floor area confirmation.
* M&E design description.
* What is the sustainability approach? Has an LZC report been conducted? Is there an intent for use of renewables or any LZC technologies?
* Understand what has been designed in the scheme to date
* Understand the design and construction programme

== Registration ==

* Register your scheme as soon as you are appointed, make sure you get the right scheme

= During assessment =

=== General advice ===

* Some project teams need more support, be proactive and prepare frequent updates but make it clear it’s not your job to win the credit for them
* Seek access to the owner of the building.

= Report completion =

=== Checklist ===

* Create a checklist and review before you issue your report

=== Evidence ===

* Be as flexible as possible in terms of receiving evidence but ensure they address all the necessary criteria clearly
* Site Inspection Report is the most valuable and robust type of evidence.

=== Referencing ===

* Be as specific as possible in referencing, it makes your life and the QA team’s life a lot easier

=== Timescale ===

* Always check with your clients if they need the certificate by a certain date, you may need to apply for fast track

= Personal qualities =

* Be equipped with perseverance.
* Don’t pretend you know all the BREEAM Technical Requirements, nor to be an expert on each discipline (if any). Take time to understand the project and provide answers when you are clear.

= Resources =

=== BREEAM Forum ===

* If unsure you can always use the Assessor Forum to consult the advice of other assessor’s, we are all always learning with every new project so never feel stupid to ask

=== Knowledge Base ===

* Always consult the Knowledge Base
* The Knowledge Base under BREEAM Projects is very useful source of information

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-04-16T13:28:46Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Pre-appointment =

== Good questions to ask ==

* Project’s particularities?
* What is the actual stage of the project? Timescale?
* Is a BREEAM AP appointed on the project?
* What is the client’s previous experience with BREEAM, do they understand the process and the role they play.
* What is the BREEAM level targeted? Is it achievable?
* Is BREEAM target a client’s choice or planning requirement?
* What meetings have already taken place? Are there minutes for these?
* What RIBA Stage are we at? Are the RIBA Stage sensitive credits still obtainable?
* Can all the mandatory credits be achieved?
* What steps must be priority?

= Early stages =

== Applicable criteria ==

* Review the site location to see what credits are achieved by default i.e. Ecology, Flood Risk or Transport issues
* Always check for any building specific criteria

== Pre-Assessment ==

* A pre-assessment can be completed on BREEAM Projects.
* What is the desired timescale for completing the pre-assessment?

== Briefing the client ==

* Make clear to the Team the type of evidential requirements and format

== Assessment scope ==

* Check what minimum standards will apply

== Assessment tools ==

* It is also possible to use Tracker Plus and IES Tap to create Pre-Assessments and gather evidence throughout the BREEAM assessment.
* Do not dismiss the available reporting tools such as Tracker+, some clients are fans

== Consultants ==

* Advise on early stage consultants that will be required i.e. ecologist, acoustician etc

== Project info ==

* In order to start an assessment you will need to know the building type, scope of works and rating required
* Review what information is available
* and what stage the project is at to see if any early stage credits are achievable or have been missed
* What's driving the BREEAM assessment (e.g. planning requirement, client intent?)?
* Targeted BREEAM rating (e.g. Very Good, Excellent)
* Confirmation of current RIBA stage
* Budget of project.
* Project directory available listing all design team parties
* What's the type of contract (e.g traditional D&B)?
* Gross internal floor area confirmation.
* M&E design description.
* What is the sustainability approach? Has an LZC report been conducted? Is there an intent for use of renewables or any LZC technologies?
* Understand what has been designed in the scheme to date
* Understand the design and construction programme

== Registration ==

* Register your scheme as soon as you are appointed, make sure you get the right scheme

= During assessment =

=== General advice ===

* Some project teams need more support, be proactive and prepare frequent updates but make it clear it’s not your job to win the credit for them
* Seek access to the owner of the building.

= Report completion =

=== Checklist ===

* Create a checklist and review before you issue your report

=== Evidence ===

* Be as flexible as possible in terms of receiving evidence but ensure they address all the necessary criteria clearly
* Site Inspection Report is the most valuable and robust type of evidence.

=== Referencing ===

* Be as specific as possible in referencing, it makes your life and the QA team’s life a lot easier

=== Timescale ===

* Always check with your clients if they need the certificate by a certain date, you may need to apply for fast track

= Personal qualities =

* Be equipped with perseverance.
* Don’t pretend you know all the BREEAM Technical Requirements, nor to be an expert on each discipline (if any). Take time to understand the project and provide answers when you are clear.

= Resources =

=== BREEAM Forum ===

* If unsure you can always use the Assessor Forum to consult the advice of other assessor’s, we are all always learning with every new project so never feel stupid to ask

=== Knowledge Base ===

* Always consult the Knowledge Base
* The Knowledge Base under BREEAM Projects is very useful source of information

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Common pitfalls relating to BREEAM assessments

2018-03-28T10:56:46Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop: Created page with "=== Assigning responsibilities === * Lack of commitment from site team as they have more important concerns * For any BREEAM project, there shouldl be a Project Manager/Lead who..."

=== Assigning responsibilities ===

* Lack of commitment from site team as they have more important concerns
* For any BREEAM project, there shouldl be a Project Manager/Lead who will clearly explain the purpose and necessity in achieving the targeted BREEAM rating for the project. It is very difficult for BREEAM assessors to undertake the assessment without any support from the PM/Lead as the assessors do not usually have the authority to push the project team to work towards to meeting the BREEAM criteria. This should be agreed from the beginning between the assessor and the client/project team.

=== BRE QA ===

* Not taking into account time taken to complete BRE QA
* BRE QA feedback may require a resubmission thus delaying certification

=== Changes ===

* Developer starts new project with same contractor and specifications as previous project but the BREEAM scheme has changed…difficult to reach the same target !
* Design changes - or changes on site that are not communicated properly. So subcontractors and designers not being fully aware of BREEAM requirements and how a specification meets those.
* We are still having Clients telling us as Contractors “don’t worry, the design will just move and change throughout the project delivery.” If they have employed BREEAM AP’s this really should not be something they are saying…...
* Changes in scope of work or building types as project progresses on speculative projects.

=== Communication ===

* Client’s not understanding what a Contractor can actually deliver means that the scope of works are either too wishy washy leaving the requirements unclear and Contractors confused. At the other extreme, Clients just put all of the risk of BREEAM delivery onto the Contractor but then either don’t feed that into the contractual requirements or don’t check that other contractual requirements contradict BREEAM.
* With traditional projects, with contractors prelims, project teams try to maximise Wst 01 credits by moving them over to the contractor, which sometime gets too onerous for the contractor - forcing them to cut corners (VE) in other areas.
* Client handing an Interim Stage Assessment to a Contractor and saying go deliver this and expecting the Contractor to be able to price and re-design within an extremely tight timescales.
* Have sent a WeTransfer link which expires after a week that was not opened in time - delay on getting feedback
* Achievement of credits at the design stage not always carried over into PCR achievement - break down in communication between design and construction teams
* Assuming future building occupiers will create compliant finishing / fit-out works.
* If a client/contractor sells a project as BREEAM to the future building occupier too cheaply without having any expertise nor motivation.
* Change over points in responsibility for different team members to take the lead with a credit area. This can include, for example, from design team members to Contractor but also between Design Team managers and their site staff- communication is key.
* Contractors who have a pre construction team and forget to advise the construction team of the BREEAM requirements and the commitments that have been made.

=== Criteria details ===

* Level of overly prescriptive requirements in some criteria compared to others (eg transparency of blinds - doesn’t make a building more sustainable so possible not appropriate to include)
* Criteria that suits some projects better than others, e.g. Wst 01 waste targets are easily achieved on Industrial units (and all shell only, shell and core projects) but for a fitted out building it’s very onerous.
* Some credits such as Waste storage and cycle storage credits are difficult to get on small office/ retial units, when no site wide provisions are available. At design stage, credits were achieved as these were shown on drawings but at PC, there wasn’t anything provided physically as this meant reduction in net lettable space.
* Mandatory LE03 credit missed because there is not the space or resources in place to mitigate the ecological impact.
* Site records not being kept as confirmed at design stage even though a meeting has been held with the site team to discuss and run through their requirements.

=== Planning ===

* On some of these projects the Planning requirement/ contract agreements require BREEAM Excellent, which is nearly impossible.

=== Scope ===

* Pre Assessment tracker does not align with actual contract terms of agreement for scope - not picked up until later stages

=== Timing ===

* Clients can miss the early RIBA credits, including the AP ones which can make achieving ‘Excellent’ very difficult
* Late engagement (e.g. client expecting contractor to take the risk of compliance)
* In most of our current RFO projects, our appointment has been at late stage 2 or early RIBA stage 3, due to which early credits are lost.
* Appointing consultants at the correct stage to help inform the design is often an issue.

=== Tracker tools ===

* If using your own tracker always use BRE tools to double check scores and weightings etc to ensure no mistakes

=== Unrealistic commitments ===

* Contractors giving unrealistic commitments at design stage and being unable to deliver at PCR

=== Value engineering ===

* Design teams sign up to credits at the beginning and then key items might be value engineered out meaning credit is lost

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BREEAM Evidence referencing

2018-03-28T09:58:07Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

BREEAM Good practice (efficient!) evidence referencing

= Aim and benefits =

Clear evidence aids both the assessor in writing up the report and the QA auditor in reviewing the evidence and report to ensure the building is fully compliant.

= When to consider =

The beginning of the assessment right through to the end.

Any credit can be audited and every piece of evidence will have a write up.

= Step by step guidance =

== Assessors ==

The Assessment Evidence Reference should clearly identify as best possible where the required information is found in the evidence document.

For example – Energy folder/ Ene 3 folder/ Ene 3-1 Thermal comfort report/ Section 2.0/ Section 2.1.1/Paragraph 3

If a report is being used then it is easy to identify the relevant section, but if there are no sections then pages numbers are best with the paragraph, if information is only in one paragraph.

Where information is found in multiple places then multiple places should be listed e.g.

Energy folder/ Ene 3 folder/ Ene 3-1 Thermal comfort report/ Section 2.1.1/Section 4.3/ Section 6.9.4

It will assist the QA auditor and yourself if you need to revisit information

It is important that each criteria is addressed, it should be easy to see in the report that each criteria has an evidence document assigned to it.

== Evidence providers ==

When forwarding evidence to the assessor it is beneficial to provide guidance on where the appropriate information is in the document as it may save questions from the assessor and ensure nothing is missed.

Each credit has criteria and to achieve the credit all applicable criteria must have evidence to support it. Review compliance notes as they will likely contain additional explanation on what is required and how to demonstrate it.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Can someone who has never seen this document find the required information?

Does this document show the criteria indicated?

= Tools and resources =

[https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/getting-the-referencing-right/ https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/getting-the-referencing-right/]

Webinar available in My Projects – Documents and tools – BREEAM Assessor Guidance

= Tips and best practice =

Reference and report as you review and you will save a lot of time. If you go on a sabbatical or maternity leave good referencing helps your colleagues while you are away. Additionally, if you leave a company it means things are in order.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles ===

* [[BREEAM_Evidence_gathering|BREEAM Evidence gathering]]
* [[BREEAM_Evidence_types_by_issue|BREEAM Evidence types by issue]]

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--[[User:Emma_Houston|Emma Houston]] 14:41, 14 Mar 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-28T09:52:35Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

== Management ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites, Meeting

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design &

Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|}

== Health and Wellbeing ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|}

== Energy ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|}

== Transport ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|}

== Water ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|}

== Materials ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
| Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Waste ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Land Use and Ecology ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|}

== Pollution ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA,
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements.

OR

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

= Find out more =

=== Related articles ===

* [[BREEAM_Evidence_gathering|BREEAM Evidence gathering]]
* [[BREEAM_Evidence_referencing|BREEAM Evidence referencing]]

BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Guarantee guarantee] the meeting of certification criteria.

This page created originally by 70+ assessors and APs at a BREEAM Professionals workshop March 2018

--[[User:BREEAM_Professionals_Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 11:02, 26 Mar 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Evidence gathering

2018-03-28T09:50:53Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

The following comprises of comments from people with experience gathering BREEAM evidence

= Briefing the Design team =

=== Contract clauses ===

* Make sure client team are including BREEAM performance in their appointments, sub-contracts and key reporting criteria for PMs
* Include in your fee proposal and initial reports information on design responsibilities relating to evidence gathering and format/types using the BREEAM evidential requirements section from the manual as a guide.
* Ask the design team to add into the specifications the full list of evidence to be provided by the contractor.

=== Assigning responsibilities ===

* A pre assessment summary report with a summary of the information required from each party
* Set out strong description of what is required for each issue at a very early stage, and keep this in regular discussion, making sure people actually understand what is required and when. Ideally this should be done directly rather than at a big meeting which is often not productive, or the client is present so people nod and say ‘yes i know what im doing’ and then deliver nothing
* Meeting with the full team where all issues are explained and where every team member hears what his responsibilities are. During the meeting everybody writes in the pre assessment report what he is responsible for
* Clear fee scope and an early meeting to discuss and agree design team responsibilities.

=== Deadlines ===

* Providing the team a timeline for the delivery of the evidences and managing to monitor this.

=== Documentation ===

* Prepare a Contractors BREEAM Specification document, an M&E BREEAM spec document and Architects BREEAM spec which describe what is required and when
* Provide schedule of evidence required against each credit and assign responsibilities

=== General tips ===

* Evidence examples and templates are very useful for teams
* Ensure team know how to improve any evidence sent asap, what is good / acceptable and what is not compliant
* Collaborate with the BREEAM AP or other client project owner, throughout the design and construction phases. Indirectly keep BREEAM on the project team’s agenda!
* Praise good evidence so they know they can produce this in the future for further assessments
* Clearly explain that most evidence can be based on “usual” project documents if they contain the information needed.

= Chasing evidence =

=== Tracking tools ===

* Online portal through which all project team members can access the
* criteria and provide evidence in real time.
* We use IESTap
* Use shared online spaces for sharing documents and records (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc), ensuring the privacy and correct visibility of each folder for each design team/requirement/theme
* IES TaP or BREEAM TrackerPlus work well, but

=== Progress updates ===

* Provide regular feedback on the evidence they submit rather than just leaving it so they don’t know where they stand
* Attend regular meetings to provide updates on the evidence still needed
* Send out regular evidence trackers - use traffic light system to name and shame the team.Enter here
* Regular updated action lists for each project team member confirming exactly what they need to provide
* Issue regular score update and list containing the typical design/post construction stage evidence required.
* Regular updates and feedback on what has (or hasn’t) been provided

=== General tips ===

* Setting dates
* A good collaboration with BREEAM AP gives assessors better access to and influence on project team throughout design and construction.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles ===

* [[BREEAM_Evidence_types_by_issue|BREEAM Evidence types by issue]]
* [[BREEAM_Evidence_referencing|BREEAM Evidence referencing]]

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Evidence gathering

2018-03-28T09:50:02Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

BREEAM Evidence gathering

2018-03-28T09:49:16Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

The following comprises of comments from people with experience gathering BREEAM evidence

= Briefing the Design team =

=== Contract clauses ===

* Make sure client team are including BREEAM performance in their appointments, sub-contracts and key reporting criteria for PMs
* Include in your fee proposal and initial reports information on design responsibilities relating to evidence gathering and format/types using the BREEAM evidential requirements section from the manual as a guide.
* Ask the design team to add into the specifications the full list of evidence to be provided by the contractor.

=== Assigning responsibilities ===

* A pre assessment summary report with a summary of the information required from each party
* Set out strong description of what is required for each issue at a very early stage, and keep this in regular discussion, making sure people actually understand what is required and when. Ideally this should be done directly rather than at a big meeting which is often not productive, or the client is present so people nod and say ‘yes i know what im doing’ and then deliver nothing
* Meeting with the full team where all issues are explained and where every team member hears what his responsibilities are. During the meeting everybody writes in the pre assessment report what he is responsible for
* Clear fee scope and an early meeting to discuss and agree design team responsibilities.

=== Deadlines ===

* Providing the team a timeline for the delivery of the evidences and managing to monitor this.

=== Documentation ===

* Prepare a Contractors BREEAM Specification document, an M&E BREEAM spec document and Architects BREEAM spec which describe what is required and when
* Provide schedule of evidence required against each credit and assign responsibilities

=== General tips ===

* Evidence examples and templates are very useful for teams
* Ensure team know how to improve any evidence sent asap, what is good / acceptable and what is not compliant
* Collaborate with the BREEAM AP or other client project owner, throughout the design and construction phases. Indirectly keep BREEAM on the project team’s agenda!
* Praise good evidence so they know they can produce this in the future for further assessments
* Clearly explain that most evidence can be based on “usual” project documents if they contain the information needed.

= Chasing evidence =

=== Tracking tools ===

* Online portal through which all project team members can access the
* criteria and provide evidence in real time.
* We use IESTap
* Use shared online spaces for sharing documents and records (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc), ensuring the privacy and correct visibility of each folder for each design team/requirement/theme
* IES TaP or BREEAM TrackerPlus work well, but

=== Progress updates ===

* Provide regular feedback on the evidence they submit rather than just leaving it so they don’t know where they stand
* Attend regular meetings to provide updates on the evidence still needed
* Send out regular evidence trackers - use traffic light system to name and shame the team.Enter here
* Regular updated action lists for each project team member confirming exactly what they need to provide
* Issue regular score update and list containing the typical design/post construction stage evidence required.
* Regular updates and feedback on what has (or hasn’t) been provided

=== General tips ===

* Setting dates
* A good collaboration with BREEAM AP gives assessors better access to and influence on project team throughout design and construction.

=== Related articles ===

* [[BREEAM_Evidence_types_by_issue|BREEAM Evidence types by issue]]

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Issue support document guidelines

2018-03-27T14:38:35Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

== Introduction ==

This article provides guidance for the creation of BREEAM Issue Support Documents BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines(ISDs).

== Aim of Issue Support Documents ==

ISDs aim to collate the collective expertise on how to successfully approach each individual BREEAM issue. In doing so the ISDs we hope will provide a library of constantly evolving current best practice and comprehensive diverse perspectives from all BREEAM stakeholders. ISDs aim to facilitate the dissemination of the most immediately useful information relating to BREEAM sustainability.

== Title ==

The title of your ISD should include ‘BREEAM’ or ‘Home Quality Mark’ (etc) followed by the issue and/or (where relevant) the sub issue. Capitalise the first letter of the first word of the issue only, for example:

* BREEAM Public transport accessibility
* Home Quality Mark Smart homes

To maximise search engine optimisation (SEO), the ISD name should be a literal description of the subject and should avoid punctuation (which just adds more complexity and reduces SEO).

If you need to change a title after creating it you can’t do this yourself but if you email Designing Buildings (DB) via the contact link at the bottom, they will change it for you. Similarly if you want to delete an article. During the initial pre-population period we are assigning ISDs to individuals to author. Contact BREEAM directly or see the Assessor Forum for details.

== Creating ==

To create an ISD, make sure you are logged in, then click the orange 'Create an article' button. Type in your title to check it doesn't already exist, then click on the link and your new, blank ISD will open ready for you to start typing or to paste existing text.

Click here for an [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD template]] to copy

== Saving ==

Make sure you save your work regularly. Alternatively create the whole article in Word and paste it in. you can use ‘Paste as plain text’ or ‘Paste from Word’ buttons, with the latter some formatting will be retained

== Scope ==

To avoid creating multiple versions of ISDs for each scheme or version we aim to accommodate all nuances into one article (where possible). So for example BREEAM Travel plan ISD would include all the schemes (many) to which it belongs. If we had one for each it would mean duplication of content and mean contributions would have to be made in multiple areas creating a deterrent. So be mindful of how best to make useful general points while also providing helpful nuances where required. The section 'Applicable schemes' stores this information (see below)

== Section headings ==

Typical ISD section headings (not capitalised and formatted as 'Heading 1') are provided below along with some guidance for each section. For a document with just the titles (for copying) see here [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template_-_titles_only|BREEAM Issue support document template - titles only]]

= Aim and benefits =

In some newer schemes value/benefits are listed. This section can refer to those and ‘crowdsource’ others

= When to consider =

Refer to RIBA stages here, potential for a standard infographic if considered useful

= Step by step guidance =

Likely to vary of course between schemes. How best to present this?

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What questions help design teams and clients get straight to the heart of the issue? Which questions identify key aspects to address? Which questions facilitate meaningful action?

= Tools and resources =

Huge potential to provide a wealth of useful information here. Make use of hyperlinks to ease linking to the resource. Be nice if the most useful were indicated somehow (not sure how?)

= Tips and best practice =

Potentially the most useful section of all – the best wisdom of all stakeholders on how to address and achieve this issue.

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

* From Assessors/APs
* From Design teams
* From Clients
* From Contractors
* From Subject specialists

= Typical evidence =

What type of evidence do you typically use to demonstrate compliance here? Potential to link to examples.

= 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 this document for further guidelines.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

Principles to follow in dealing with scheme nuances

* Minimise duplication of articles
* Better to have one article with inter-scheme nuances explained, than many articles with duplicated information
* Making ISD titles match BREEAM issue names increases accessibility from search engines
* Where issue titles and scope vary considerably new ISDs could be created
* Make use of 'Related articles' function in this Wiki to connect articles on similar topics
* Where scheme nuances are more complex please create a separate article and a link to it from the ‘home’ document. [[BREEAM_Scheme_nuance_article_example|Example]]
* The wiki community pay attention to how the wiki evolves and ensure that communication is optimised

= Other categories? =

This is a wiki, feel free to identify and create further categories

== Disclaimer ==

The body of the ISD should be followed by a Disclaimer stating:

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

== Signature ==

Where author attribution is required, make sure you are logged in, move the cursor to below the disclaimer, and press the 'insert signature' button.

[[File:Insert_signature_2.jpg|link=File:Insert_signature_2.jpg]]

Your signature will then appear when you save your ISD, looking something like this, --[[User:Designing_Buildings|Designing Buildings]] 17:30, 08 Nov 2017 (BST) - and your profile will appear at the top of the ISD, as the Designing Buildings Wiki profile appears at the top of this article.

== 'Find out more' section ==

At the bottom of your ISD you can add a 'Find out more' section, listing related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki and any external references. A good way of finding related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki is to save your ISD and see what hyperlinks are automatically embedded into the text. The articles you add to the 'Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki' section will also appear in a box at the top right of the article when it is saved.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of related articles.
* [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD tempate]]

=== External references (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of external references with hyperlinks were possible.

=== Assigning the article to categories ===

When you have finished your article, make sure you allocate it to relevant categories, by checking the boxes below (including the BREAM category which is under 'Legislation and standards'). If suitable for other categories (eg Sustainability) then tick all that apply.

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Then click save. To start editing again, click 'Edit this article'.

To learn more see our:

* [[Quick_introduction_to_designing_buildings_wiki|Quick introduction to Designing Buildings Wiki]].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help|Detailed help pages]].
* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Video tutorial].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images|How to insert an image]].

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BREEAM Issue support document guidelines

2018-03-27T14:34:10Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

== Introduction ==

This article provides guidance for the creation of BREEAM Issue Support Documents [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines|BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines]](ISDs).

== Aim of Issue Support Documents ==

ISDs aim to collate the collective expertise on how to successfully approach each individual BREEAM issue. In doing so the ISDs we hope will provide a library of constantly evolving current best practice and comprehensive diverse perspectives from all BREEAM stakeholders. ISDs aim to facilitate the dissemination of the most immediately useful information relating to BREEAM sustainability.

== Title ==

The title of your ISD should include ‘BREEAM’ or ‘Home Quality Mark’ (etc) followed by the issue and/or (where relevant) the sub issue. Capitalise the first letter of the first word of the issue only, for example:

* BREEAM Public transport accessibility
* Home Quality Mark Smart homes

To maximise search engine optimisation (SEO), the ISD name should be a literal description of the subject and should avoid punctuation (which just adds more complexity and reduces SEO).

If you need to change a title after creating it you can’t do this yourself but if you email Designing Buildings (DB) via the contact link at the bottom, they will change it for you. Similarly if you want to delete an article. During the initial pre-population period we are assigning ISDs to individuals to author. Contact BREEAM directly or see the Assessor Forum for details.

== Creating ==

To create an ISD, make sure you are logged in, then click the orange 'Create an article' button. Type in your title to check it doesn't already exist, then click on the link and your new, blank ISD will open ready for you to start typing or to paste existing text.

Click here for an [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD template]] to copy

== Saving ==

Make sure you save your work regularly. Alternatively create the whole article in Word and paste it in. you can use ‘Paste as plain text’ or ‘Paste from Word’ buttons, with the latter some formatting will be retained

== Scope ==

To avoid creating multiple versions of ISDs for each scheme or version we aim to accommodate all nuances into one article (where possible). So for example BREEAM Travel plan ISD would include all the schemes (many) to which it belongs. If we had one for each it would mean duplication of content and mean contributions would have to be made in multiple areas creating a deterrent. So be mindful of how best to make useful general points while also providing helpful nuances where required. The section 'Applicable schemes' stores this information (see below)

== Section headings ==

Typical ISD section headings (not capitalised and formatted as 'Heading 1') are provided below along with some guidance for each section. For a document with just the titles (for copying) see here [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template_-_titles_only|BREEAM Issue support document template - titles only]]

= Aim and benefits =

In some newer schemes value/benefits are listed. This section can refer to those and ‘crowdsource’ others

= When to consider =

Refer to RIBA stages here, potential for a standard infographic if considered useful

= Step by step guidance =

Likely to vary of course between schemes. How best to present this?

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What questions help design teams and clients get straight to the heart of the issue? Which questions identify key aspects to address? Which questions facilitate meaningful action?

= Tools and resources =

Huge potential to provide a wealth of useful information here. Make use of hyperlinks to ease linking to the resource. Be nice if the most useful were indicated somehow (not sure how?)

= Tips and best practice =

Potentially the most useful section of all – the best wisdom of all stakeholders on how to address and achieve this issue.

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

* From Assessors/APs
* From Design teams
* From Clients
* From Contractors
* From Subject specialists

= Typical evidence =

What type of evidence do you typically use to demonstrate compliance here? Potential to link to examples.

= 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 this document for further guidelines.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

Principles to follow in dealing with scheme nuances

* Minimise duplication of articles
* Better to have one article with inter-scheme nuances explained, than many articles with duplicated information
* Making ISD titles match BREEAM issue names increases accessibility from search engines
* Where issue titles and scope vary considerably new ISDs could be created
* Make use of 'Related articles' function in this Wiki to connect articles on similar topics
* Where scheme nuances are more complex please create a separate article and a link to it from the ‘home’ document. [[BREEAM_Scheme_nuance_article_example|Example]]
* The wiki community pay attention to how the wiki evolves and ensure that communication is optimised

= Other categories? =

This is a wiki, feel free to identify and create further categories

== Disclaimer ==

The body of the ISD should be followed by a Disclaimer stating:

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

== Signature ==

Where author attribution is required, make sure you are logged in, move the cursor to below the disclaimer, and press the 'insert signature' button.

[[File:Insert_signature_2.jpg|link=File:Insert_signature_2.jpg]]

Your signature will then appear when you save your ISD, looking something like this, --[[User:Designing_Buildings|Designing Buildings]] 17:30, 08 Nov 2017 (BST) - and your profile will appear at the top of the ISD, as the Designing Buildings Wiki profile appears at the top of this article.

== 'Find out more' section ==

At the bottom of your ISD you can add a 'Find out more' section, listing related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki and any external references. A good way of finding related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki is to save your ISD and see what hyperlinks are automatically embedded into the text. The articles you add to the 'Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki' section will also appear in a box at the top right of the article when it is saved.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of related articles.
* [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD tempate]]

=== External references (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of external references with hyperlinks were possible.

=== Assigning the article to categories ===

When you have finished your article, make sure you allocate it to relevant categories, by checking the boxes below (including the BREAM category which is under 'Legislation and standards'). If suitable for other categories (eg Sustainability) then tick all that apply.

[[File:Wiki_Categories.JPG|link=File:Wiki_Categories.JPG]]

Then click save. To start editing again, click 'Edit this article'.

To learn more see our:

* [[Quick_introduction_to_designing_buildings_wiki|Quick introduction to Designing Buildings Wiki]].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help|Detailed help pages]].
* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Video tutorial].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images|How to insert an image]].

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BREEAM Issue support document guidelines

2018-03-27T14:32:19Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

== Introduction sdsd ==

This article provides guidance for the creation of BREEAM Issue Support Documents (ISDs).

== Aim of Issue Support Documents ==

ISDs aim to collate the collective expertise on how to successfully approach each individual BREEAM issue. In doing so the ISDs we hope will provide a library of constantly evolving current best practice and comprehensive diverse perspectives from all BREEAM stakeholders. ISDs aim to facilitate the dissemination of the most immediately useful information relating to BREEAM sustainability.

== Title ==

The title of your ISD should include ‘BREEAM’ or ‘Home Quality Mark’ (etc) followed by the issue and/or (where relevant) the sub issue. Capitalise the first letter of the first word of the issue only, for example:

* BREEAM Public transport accessibility
* Home Quality Mark Smart homes

To maximise search engine optimisation (SEO), the ISD name should be a literal description of the subject and should avoid punctuation (which just adds more complexity and reduces SEO).

If you need to change a title after creating it you can’t do this yourself but if you email Designing Buildings (DB) via the contact link at the bottom, they will change it for you. Similarly if you want to delete an article. During the initial pre-population period we are assigning ISDs to individuals to author. Contact BREEAM directly or see the Assessor Forum for details.

== Creating ==

To create an ISD, make sure you are logged in, then click the orange 'Create an article' button. Type in your title to check it doesn't already exist, then click on the link and your new, blank ISD will open ready for you to start typing or to paste existing text.

Click here for an [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD template]] to copy

== Saving ==

Make sure you save your work regularly. Alternatively create the whole article in Word and paste it in. you can use ‘Paste as plain text’ or ‘Paste from Word’ buttons, with the latter some formatting will be retained

== Scope ==

To avoid creating multiple versions of ISDs for each scheme or version we aim to accommodate all nuances into one article (where possible). So for example BREEAM Travel plan ISD would include all the schemes (many) to which it belongs. If we had one for each it would mean duplication of content and mean contributions would have to be made in multiple areas creating a deterrent. So be mindful of how best to make useful general points while also providing helpful nuances where required. The section 'Applicable schemes' stores this information (see below)

== Section headings ==

Typical ISD section headings (not capitalised and formatted as 'Heading 1') are provided below along with some guidance for each section. For a document with just the titles (for copying) see here [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template_-_titles_only|BREEAM Issue support document template - titles only]]

= Aim and benefits =

In some newer schemes value/benefits are listed. This section can refer to those and ‘crowdsource’ others

= When to consider =

Refer to RIBA stages here, potential for a standard infographic if considered useful

= Step by step guidance =

Likely to vary of course between schemes. How best to present this?

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What questions help design teams and clients get straight to the heart of the issue? Which questions identify key aspects to address? Which questions facilitate meaningful action?

= Tools and resources =

Huge potential to provide a wealth of useful information here. Make use of hyperlinks to ease linking to the resource. Be nice if the most useful were indicated somehow (not sure how?)

= Tips and best practice =

Potentially the most useful section of all – the best wisdom of all stakeholders on how to address and achieve this issue.

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

* From Assessors/APs
* From Design teams
* From Clients
* From Contractors
* From Subject specialists

= Typical evidence =

What type of evidence do you typically use to demonstrate compliance here? Potential to link to examples.

= 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 this document for further guidelines.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

Principles to follow in dealing with scheme nuances

* Minimise duplication of articles
* Better to have one article with inter-scheme nuances explained, than many articles with duplicated information
* Making ISD titles match BREEAM issue names increases accessibility from search engines
* Where issue titles and scope vary considerably new ISDs could be created
* Make use of 'Related articles' function in this Wiki to connect articles on similar topics
* Where scheme nuances are more complex please create a separate article and a link to it from the ‘home’ document. [[BREEAM_Scheme_nuance_article_example|Example]]
* The wiki community pay attention to how the wiki evolves and ensure that communication is optimised

= Other categories? =

This is a wiki, feel free to identify and create further categories

== Disclaimer ==

The body of the ISD should be followed by a Disclaimer stating:

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

== Signature ==

Where author attribution is required, make sure you are logged in, move the cursor to below the disclaimer, and press the 'insert signature' button.

[[File:Insert_signature_2.jpg|link=File:Insert_signature_2.jpg]]

Your signature will then appear when you save your ISD, looking something like this, --[[User:Designing_Buildings|Designing Buildings]] 17:30, 08 Nov 2017 (BST) - and your profile will appear at the top of the ISD, as the Designing Buildings Wiki profile appears at the top of this article.

== 'Find out more' section ==

At the bottom of your ISD you can add a 'Find out more' section, listing related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki and any external references. A good way of finding related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki is to save your ISD and see what hyperlinks are automatically embedded into the text. The articles you add to the 'Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki' section will also appear in a box at the top right of the article when it is saved.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of related articles.
* [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD tempate]]

=== External references (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of external references with hyperlinks were possible.

=== Assigning the article to categories ===

When you have finished your article, make sure you allocate it to relevant categories, by checking the boxes below (including the BREAM category which is under 'Legislation and standards'). If suitable for other categories (eg Sustainability) then tick all that apply.

[[File:Wiki_Categories.JPG|link=File:Wiki_Categories.JPG]]

Then click save. To start editing again, click 'Edit this article'.

To learn more see our:

* [[Quick_introduction_to_designing_buildings_wiki|Quick introduction to Designing Buildings Wiki]].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help|Detailed help pages]].
* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Video tutorial].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images|How to insert an image]].

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BREEAM Wiki value and suggestions

2018-03-27T13:08:45Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

Use this page to share feedback on the current value to you of the BREEAM Wiki, what value you would like to get in the future and content suggestions

= Current value =

* “BREEAM Wiki provides the project team with an easier way to design sustainable buildings by giving examples on how to solve a particular problem in a practical way.”
* “BREEAM Wiki is an useful database created by experienced BREEAM consultants and other stakeholders providing simple and clear guidance for addressing BREEAM issues. Useful especially for designers, clients and novice Assessors the Wiki helps readers to understand the contexts and additional information relevant for individual issues.”
* “When many work together for a goal, Great things may be accomplished, like BREEAM Wiki.”
* "BREEAM wiki is a very useful way to learn from other peoples’ interpretation of BREEAM and also assist people who want to learn about BREEAM themselves."
* "The Wiki is very easy to use and navigate. Everyone has areas of BREEAM which they are more familiar and less familiar with. The Wiki provides a public platform to share knowledge and learn from. The Wiki should save a lot of time on clarifying things and will definitely help those new to BREEAM get affiliated with it quicker."

= Value I would like to get =

* To see all stakeholders contributing thus increasing inter-disciplinary communication
* A place to pass on a new lesson as soon as I discover it

= Suggestions to increase future value of the Wiki =

We welcome suggestions on general improvements to the Wiki. List them below and remove items as they are adopted.

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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.

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BREEAM Evidence gathering

2018-03-26T11:25:36Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

BREEAM Evidence gathering

2018-03-26T11:23:36Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-26T10:02:38Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

Evidence types by issue

== Management ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites, Meeting

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design &

Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|}

== Health and Wellbeing ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|}

== Energy ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|}

== Transport ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|}

== Water ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|}

== Materials ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
| Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Waste ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Land Use and Ecology ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|}

== Pollution ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA,
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements.

OR

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Guarantee guarantee] the meeting of certification criteria.

This page created originally by 70+ assessors and APs at a BREEAM Professionals workshop March 2018

--[[User:BREEAM Professionals Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 11:02, 26 Mar 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-26T10:00:48Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

Evidence types by issue

== Management ==

{|
|width="33%"|

|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites, Meeting

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design &

Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|}

== Health and Wellbeing ==

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| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|}

== Energy ==

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|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|}

== Transport ==

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|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|}

== Water ==

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|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|}

== Materials ==

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|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
|
Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC
Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Waste ==

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|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|}

== Land Use and Ecology ==

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|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|}

== Pollution ==

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|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA,
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements.

OR

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

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BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-26T08:15:54Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

{|
|width="33%"| Category / Issue Name
|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
|
=== Management ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design & Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|-
|
=== Health and Wellbeing ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|-
|
=== Energy ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|-
|
=== Transport ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|-
|
=== Water ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|-
|
=== Materials ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
| Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
|
=== Waste ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
|
=== Land Use and Ecology ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
|
=== Pollution ===
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

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[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-26T08:12:52Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

{|
|width="33%"| Category / Issue Name
|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
|
=== Management ===
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design & Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|-
|
=== Health and Wellbeing ===
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|-
|
=== Energy ===
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|-
| Transport
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|-
| Water
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|-
| Materials
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
| Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Waste
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Land Use and Ecology
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| Pollution
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

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BREEAM Evidence types by issue

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BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

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|width="33%"| Category / Issue Name
|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| Management
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design & Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|-
| Health and Wellbeing
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|-
| Energy
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|-
| Transport
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|-
| Water
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|-
| Materials
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
|
Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC
Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Waste
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Land Use and Ecology
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| Pollution
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

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[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Evidence types by issue

2018-03-26T08:08:48Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop: Created page with "This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demo..."

This page contains example evidence types by BREEAM scheme issue suggested by users of the schemes. If you have further examples of useful evidence types that can be used to demonstrate compliance please add them to the list

{|
|width="33%"| Category / Issue Name
|width="33%"| Design stage
|width="33%"| Post construction
|-
| Management
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
|
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites

Meeting Minutes

Project brief

Photographs from consultation events

Design & Access statement

File note with a description of the process that has been taken
| Consultation responses and feedback to consultees
|-
| BREEAM Sustainability champion
|
BREEAM AP Certificate

Letter of appointment

Meeting Minutes/Reports
|
BREEAM AP stage reports

Meeting minutes
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
|
LCC Report

File notes from project team demonstrating how LCC study impacted design decisions etc
| Letter of confirmation from developer/contractor showing that the lowest LCC option (as selected at Design stage) has been implemented.
|-
| BREEAM Environmental management
| Copy of ISO 14001 Certification. Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to follow best practice policies and procedures
| Final implementation plans and corresponding copy of ISO 14001 certification for materials
|-
| BREEAM Considerate construction
|
Letter of commitment to score targeted, including individual scores in each section - signed and dated. Letter confirming registration and targeted score

Contract document with BREEAM requirements
|
CCS final certificate

CCS final SIte Monitors Report
|-
| BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts
| Letter of commitment; Screenshots/ output from SMARTwaste etc used to monitor site impacts
| Energy & water graphs
|-
| BREEAM Commissioning
| Letter confirming appointment and details of this
|
Commissioning records

O&M Manuals

Confirmation letters
|-
| BREEAM Handover
| Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide
| Building User Guide
|-
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
|
Design & Access statement

Architect notes with accessibility explanations
| Site inspection confirmations
|-
| BREEAM Aftercare support
| Letter of commitment
|
Aftercare plan

List of support team
|-
| BREEAM Seasonal commissioning
| Specification, contract clause or letter of commitment to undertake seasonal commissioning
| Commissioning records (minutes, action plans)
|-
| BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation
| Plan of what to do and when
| Program to show when to carry out evaluation
|-
| Health and Wellbeing
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Daylighting
| Daylighting calculation report
| Technical notices of windows and corresponding final implementation plans : these documents must comply with daylighting calculation report
|-
| BREEAM View out
| Marked up GA plan
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Glare control
|
Typical floor layout, technical specification

Designer’s letter of intent where not detail design available yet
|
As-built drawings

Technical data sheet with the user control description
|-
| BREEAM Internal and external lighting
|
Specification confirming requirements

Drawing showing internal lighting layout and zoning arrangements
| As built drawings showing internal and external lighting design
|-
| BREEAM Indoor air quality plan
| IAQ plan
|
IAQ plan

Flush out protocols
|-
| BREEAM Ventilation
|
Air handling equipment written specifications.

Fresh air intakes location
|
Datasheets of the equipments

As-built drawings

Visual inspection
|-
| BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
| List of presumed materials within the project with standards/limits requirements
| Products’ technical files with VOC information
|-
| BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
|
Architectural drawings

Simulation study where relevant
|

|-
| BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Thermal comfort
|
1. Thermal Comfort Report

2. Statement confirming that the thermal comfort strategy has influenced the design.

3. Heating/cooling drawings.
|
1. Confirmation of no changes or updated thermal comfort report.

2. Assessor Site Inspection

3. As built drawings
|-
| BREEAM Acoustic performance
|
Design acoustic report

Email confirming compliant pre completion acoustic testing
| Testing report showing compliance
|-
| BREEAM Safety and security
| ALO/SQSS report
| Site inspection and purchase orders confirming recommendations were implemented
|-
| Energy
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
|
Copy of as designed SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|
As Built SBEM

Confirmation of energy assessor’s accreditation
|-
| BREEAM Energy monitoring
|
Schematics and specifications

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Meter commissioning records

BMS printscreen
|-
| BREEAM External lighting
|
External lighting drawings

Specification confirming efficacies
|
Manufacturer’s datasheets

Photo evidence
|-
| BREEAM Low carbon design
| LZC feasibility report
|

|-
| BREEAM Passive design
| Passive design report
|

|-
| BREEAM Free cooling
|

|

|-
| BREEAM LZC technologies
| LZCT Feasibility study
|
As built drawing

Photo evidence of LZCT that’s been installed

Specification of the LZCT system that are used for the assessed building
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage
| Designer description of cold storage, including required design features applied and TEWI calculation.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
|
Transport demand analysis

Lift comparison

Lift specification
| Site Inspection to confirm installation
|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Energy efficient equipment
| Written specifications for the foreseen equipment
| Datasheet of the equipment
|-
| BREEAM Drying space
|
GA plan

Confirmation statement stating how much drying space will be provided
| Photo evidence and assessor site inspection report
|-
| Transport
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Public transport accessibility
|
Scaled map showing location of bus/train/subway nodes, distance to these from building main entrance and services which stop there

Timetables highlighted with appropriate stop.

For London projects the TFL website can be used to download the PTAL report.
|
As design stage or where 12 months has lapsed, up to date timetables or PTAL report.

Where relevant site inspection and photos of transport nodes.
|-
| BREEAM Proximity to amenities
| Google maps annotated with distances.
| Assessor site inspection and photos
|-
| BREEAM Cyclist facilities
|
Drawings

Confirmation of building user numbers
|
Drawings and pictures

Site Inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity
|
Drawings

Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users
| Drawings and pictures
|-
| BREEAM Travel plan
|
Travel Plan

Design drawings demonstrating that the travel plan recommendations have been implemented

Letter confirming that a copy of the Travel Plan will be provided to all future tenants - speculative units
|
As built drawings

Assessor site inspection
|-
| BREEAM Home office
|

|

|-
| Water
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Water consumption
|
Sanitaryware schedule

Floor plans

Water schematic

Area schedule from the architect

Calculator tool
|
As built water schematic (water)

As built floor plans

Manufacturers data sheets

Site inspection

Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above)
|-
| BREEAM Water monitoring
|
Schematics/specification

Submetering schematic

BMS specifications
|
Assessor site inspection

As built drawings/schematics

Manufacturer’s records (commissioning) confirming meter has a pulsed output
|-
| BREEAM Water leak detection
|
Water schematic

Specifications

Product details
|
Site inspection

As built schematic

Manufacturer’s literature
|-
| BREEAM Water efficient equipment
|
Specification of irrigation system (if there is one)

If no irrigation system is specified- confirmation letter

Confirmation letter stating how the landscape/ planting has minimised water usage
|

|-
| Materials
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Life cycle impacts
|
LCA Analysis

Design specifications used to inform the Analysis

Filled in Mat 01 Calculator
| Confirmation whether updates were required and updated LCA Analysis
|-
| BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection
|
Hard Landscape and boundary protection material schedule/ specification

Drawings showing ty
|

|-
| BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
| List of presumed materials, reference specification (suppliers) with resp. sourcing requirements
| Summary list of relevant materials developed by GC 
Certificates
|-
| BREEAM Insulation
|
Initial area/thickness and volume take offs

Details of insulation to be used
|

|-
| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience
| Drawing of designed durability measures.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| BREEAM Material efficiency
|
Material efficiency report.

Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Waste
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Construction waste management
| Contractor’s specifications
|
Site specific waste management plan

Waste collection data

Waste processing data

Site visit reports with photographic evidence
|-
| BREEAM Recycled aggregates
| Calculation % of recycled aggregates.
|
Checklist A6.

Delivery confirmation.
|-
| BREEAM Operational waste
| Drawings
| Drawings and Post construction inspection report
|-
| BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
|

|

|-
| BREEAM Adaptation to climate change
| Adaptation to climate change study.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Functional adaptability
| Functional adaptability study. Summary technical report.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit
|-
| Land Use and Ecology
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Site Selection
|
Existing site plan

Proposed site plan
|
Existing site plan

‘As built’ development
|-
| BREEAM Ecological value of site
| Ecology Report
| Landscape Drawings and Schedules
|-
| BREEAM Protection of ecological features
| Ecology Report
| Contractor evidence and assessor site inspection reports/photos
|-
| BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|

|-
| BREEAM Enhancing site ecology
| Ecology Report
|
Landscape Drawings and Schedules

Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity
| Ecology Report
| In case of habitat creation assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| Pollution
| Design stage
| Post construction
|-
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants
|
General specifications

Filled in calculator tool with estimates
|
Technical specifications

Filled in calculator tool with actual technical data
|-
| BREEAM NOx emissions
| M&E Specification
| Product Datasheet
|-
| BREEAM Flood risk management
| FRA
| Confirmation if changes occur
|-
| BREEAM Surface water run-off
| FRA, Design Drawings and Specification
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
|
External lighting drawings

Calculation and drawings how is CIE fulfilled.
| Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit.
|-
| BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution
|
Acoustic study for background noise levels.

Acoustician contract with achievement measurements.
|
Measurements

Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site.
|}

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BREEAM Issue support document guidelines

2018-03-21T16:01:19Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

== Introduction ==

This article provides guidance for the creation of BREEAM Issue Support Documents (ISDs).

== Aim of Issue Support Documents ==

ISDs aim to collate the collective expertise on how to successfully approach each individual BREEAM issue. In doing so the ISDs we hope will provide a library of constantly evolving current best practice and comprehensive diverse perspectives from all BREEAM stakeholders. ISDs aim to facilitate the dissemination of the most immediately useful information relating to BREEAM sustainability.

== Title ==

The title of your ISD should include ‘BREEAM’ or ‘Home Quality Mark’ (etc) followed by the issue and/or (where relevant) the sub issue. Capitalise the first letter of the first word of the issue only, for example:

* BREEAM Public transport accessibility
* Home Quality Mark Smart homes

To maximise search engine optimisation (SEO), the ISD name should be a literal description of the subject and should avoid punctuation (which just adds more complexity and reduces SEO).

If you need to change a title after creating it you can’t do this yourself but if you email Designing Buildings (DB) via the contact link at the bottom, they will change it for you. Similarly if you want to delete an article. During the initial pre-population period we are assigning ISDs to individuals to author. Contact BREEAM directly or see the Assessor Forum for details.

== Creating ==

To create an ISD, make sure you are logged in, then click the orange 'Create an article' button. Type in your title to check it doesn't already exist, then click on the link and your new, blank ISD will open ready for you to start typing or to paste existing text.

Click here for an [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD template]] to copy

== Saving ==

Make sure you save your work regularly. Alternatively create the whole article in Word and paste it in. you can use ‘Paste as plain text’ or ‘Paste from Word’ buttons, with the latter some formatting will be retained

== Scope ==

To avoid creating multiple versions of ISDs for each scheme or version we aim to accommodate all nuances into one article (where possible). So for example BREEAM Travel plan ISD would include all the schemes (many) to which it belongs. If we had one for each it would mean duplication of content and mean contributions would have to be made in multiple areas creating a deterrent. So be mindful of how best to make useful general points while also providing helpful nuances where required. The section 'Applicable schemes' stores this information (see below)

== Section headings ==

Typical ISD section headings (not capitalised and formatted as 'Heading 1') are provided below along with some guidance for each section. For a document with just the titles (for copying) see here [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template_-_titles_only|BREEAM Issue support document template - titles only]]

= Aim and benefits =

In some newer schemes value/benefits are listed. This section can refer to those and ‘crowdsource’ others

= When to consider =

Refer to RIBA stages here, potential for a standard infographic if considered useful

= Step by step guidance =

Likely to vary of course between schemes. How best to present this?

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What questions help design teams and clients get straight to the heart of the issue? Which questions identify key aspects to address? Which questions facilitate meaningful action?

= Tools and resources =

Huge potential to provide a wealth of useful information here. Make use of hyperlinks to ease linking to the resource. Be nice if the most useful were indicated somehow (not sure how?)

= Tips and best practice =

Potentially the most useful section of all – the best wisdom of all stakeholders on how to address and achieve this issue.

There may be optional sub-headings here for:

* From Assessors/APs
* From Design teams
* From Clients
* From Contractors
* From Subject specialists

= Typical evidence =

What type of evidence do you typically use to demonstrate compliance here? Potential to link to examples.

= 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 this document for further guidelines.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

Principles to follow in dealing with scheme nuances

* Minimise duplication of articles
* Better to have one article with inter-scheme nuances explained, than many articles with duplicated information
* Making ISD titles match BREEAM issue names increases accessibility from search engines
* Where issue titles and scope vary considerably new ISDs could be created
* Make use of 'Related articles' function in this Wiki to connect articles on similar topics
* Where scheme nuances are more complex please create a separate article and a link to it from the ‘home’ document. [[BREEAM_Scheme_nuance_article_example|Example]]
* The wiki community pay attention to how the wiki evolves and ensure that communication is optimised

= Other categories? =

This is a wiki, feel free to identify and create further categories

== Disclaimer ==

The body of the ISD should be followed by a Disclaimer stating:

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

== Signature ==

Where author attribution is required, make sure you are logged in, move the cursor to below the disclaimer, and press the 'insert signature' button.

[[File:Insert_signature_2.jpg|link=File:Insert_signature_2.jpg]]

Your signature will then appear when you save your ISD, looking something like this, --[[User:Designing_Buildings|Designing Buildings]] 17:30, 08 Nov 2017 (BST) - and your profile will appear at the top of the ISD, as the Designing Buildings Wiki profile appears at the top of this article.

== 'Find out more' section ==

At the bottom of your ISD you can add a 'Find out more' section, listing related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki and any external references. A good way of finding related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki is to save your ISD and see what hyperlinks are automatically embedded into the text. The articles you add to the 'Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki' section will also appear in a box at the top right of the article when it is saved.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of related articles.
* [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|ISD tempate]]

=== External references (heading level 3) ===

* Bulleted list of external references with hyperlinks were possible.

=== Assigning the article to categories ===

When you have finished your article, make sure you allocate it to relevant categories, by checking the boxes below (including the BREAM category which is under 'Legislation and standards'). If suitable for other categories (eg Sustainability) then tick all that apply.

[[File:Wiki_Categories.JPG|link=File:Wiki_Categories.JPG]]

Then click save. To start editing again, click 'Edit this article'.

To learn more see our:

* [[Quick_introduction_to_designing_buildings_wiki|Quick introduction to Designing Buildings Wiki]].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help|Detailed help pages]].
* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Video tutorial].
* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images|How to insert an image]].

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Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-03-17T13:44:24Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Pre-appointment =

== Good questions to ask ==

Awaiting content

= Early stages =

== Applicable criteria ==

Review the site location to see what credits are achieved by default i.e. Ecology, Flood Risk or Transport issues

Always check for any building specific criteria

== Pre-Assessment ==

* A pre-assessment can be completed on BREEAM Projects.
* What is the desired timescale for completing the pre-assessment?

== Briefing the client ==

* Make clear to the Team the type of evidential requirements and format

== Assessment scope ==

* Check what minimum standards will apply

== Assessment tools ==

* It is also possible to use Tracker Plus and IES Tap to create Pre-Assessments and gather evidence throughout the BREEAM assessment.
* Do not dismiss the available reporting tools such as Tracker+, some clients are fans

== Consultants ==

* Advise on early stage consultants that will be required i.e. ecologist, acoustician etc

== Project info ==

* In order to start an assessment you will need to know the building type, scope of works and rating required
* Review what information is available
* and what stage the project is at to see if any early stage credits are achievable or have been missed
* What's driving the BREEAM assessment (e.g. planning requirement, client intent?)?
* Targeted BREEAM rating (e.g. Very Good, Excellent)
* Confirmation of current RIBA stage
* Budget of project.
* Project directory available listing all design team parties
* What's the type of contract (e.g traditional D&B)?
* Gross internal floor area confirmation.
* M&E design description.
* What is the sustainability approach? Has an LZC report been conducted? Is there an intent for use of renewables or any LZC technologies?
* Understand what has been designed in the scheme to date
* Understand the design and construction programme

== Registration ==

* Register your scheme as soon as you are appointed, make sure you get the right scheme

== During assessment ==

=== General advice ===

* Some project teams need more support, be proactive and prepare frequent updates but make it clear it’s not your job to win the credit for them
* Seek access to the owner of the building.

= Report completion =

=== Checklist ===

* Create a checklist and review before you issue your report

=== Evidence ===

* Be as flexible as possible in terms of receiving evidence but ensure they address all the necessary criteria clearly
* Site Inspection Report is the most valuable and robust type of evidence.

=== Referencing ===

* Be as specific as possible in referencing, it makes your life and the QA team’s life a lot easier

=== Timescale ===

* Always check with your clients if they need the certificate by a certain date, you may need to apply for fast track

= Personal qualities =

* Be equipped with perseverance.
* Don’t pretend you know all the BREEAM Technical Requirements, nor to be an expert on each discipline (if any). Take time to understand the project and provide answers when you are clear.

= Resources =

=== BREEAM Forum ===

* If unsure you can always use the Assessor Forum to consult the advice of other assessor’s, we are all always learning with every new project so never feel stupid to ask

=== Knowledge Base ===

* Always consult the Knowledge Base
* The Knowledge Base under BREEAM Projects is very useful source of information

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-03-17T13:35:27Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

Early stages

Applicable criteria

Review the site location to see what credits are achieved by default i.e. Ecology, Flood Risk or Transport issues

Always check for any building specific criteria

Assessment

A pre-assessment can be completed on BREEAM Projects.

Make clear to the Team the type of evidential requirements and format

What is the desired timescale for completing the pre-assessment?

Assessment scope

Check what minimum standards will apply

Assessment tools

It is also possible to use Tracker Plus and IES Tap to create Pre-Assessments and gather evidence throughout the BREEAM assessment.

Do not dismiss the available reporting tools such as Tracker+, some clients are fans

Consultants

Advise on early stage consultants that will be required i.e. ecologist, acoustician etc

Project info

In order to start an assessment you will need to know the building type, scope of works and rating required

Review what information is available

and what stage the project is at to see if any early stage credits are achievable or have been missed

What's driving the BREEAM assessment (e.g. planning requirement, client intent?)?

Targeted BREEAM rating (e.g. Very Good, Excellent)

Confirmation of current RIBA stage

Budget of project.

Project directory available listing all design team parties

What's the type of contract (e.g traditional D&B)?

Gross internal floor area confirmation.

M&E design description.

What is the sustainability approach? Has an LZC report been conducted? Is there an intent for use of renewables or any LZC technologies?

Understand what has been designed in the scheme to date

Understand the design and construction programme

Registration

Register your scheme as soon as you are appointed, make sure you get the right scheme

During assessment

General advice

Some project teams need more support, be proactive and prepare frequent updates but make it clear it’s not your job to win the credit for them

Seek access to the owner of the building.

Report completion

Checklist

Create a checklist and review before you issue your report

Evidence

Be as flexible as possible in terms of receiving evidence but ensure they address all the necessary criteria clearly

Site Inspection Report is the most valuable and robust type of evidence.

Referencing

Be as specific as possible in referencing, it makes your life and the QA team’s life a lot easier

Timescale

Always check with your clients if they need the certificate by a certain date, you may need to apply for fast track

Personal qualities

Be equipped with perseverance.

Don’t pretend you know all the BREEAM Technical Requirements, nor to be an expert on each discipline (if any). Take time to understand the project and provide answers when you are clear.

Resources

Forum

If unsure you can always use the Assessor Forum to consult the advice of other assessor’s, we are all always learning with every new project so never feel stupid to ask

KB

Always consult the Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base under BREEAM Projects is very useful source of information

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control

2018-03-14T15:43:28Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To ensure occupant controls are considered at the design stage to ensure best practice in visual performance and comfort for building occupants. This involves reducing glare that can cause discomfort and distraction, and enabling occupant lighting control

= When to consider =

BREEAM assessor does not need evidential documents at a certain time but designers may consider the potential opportunities for glare control as early as concept design.

Incorporating reducing glare control at early design stage allows architects to propose any building integrated options such as brise soleil or other innovative options, whereas if it’s left to the end they may be left with the only option of blinds

= Step by step guidance =

Please note, not applicable to shell or shell and core assessments

Check which areas will be relevant i.e. areas where lighting and resultant glare control could be problematic e.g. workstations, where projector screens may be used or sports halls.

Confirm with the design team which glare control method will be applied. Blinds are the simplest form of glare control. Where other methods are used design data must be used to demonstrate compliance.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Shell and Core - The design team must demonstrate how the glare control criteria will be met without a reliance on blinds when the building is occupied.

Compliant forms of glare control - curtains as glare control: - Compliant shading measures for meeting glare control credit include:

* Building integrated measures
* Occupant controlled devices such as blinds (where transmittance value is<0.1 (10%))
* Bioclimatic design
* External shading or brise soleil

= Tools and resources =

* BREEAM Manual
* [http://standard.wellcertified.com/light/solar-glare-control Solar glare control | WELL Standard]
* [https://www.cibse.org/getmedia/8faea1b4-1cee-4fcb-93f0-37df26acab2d/Lighting-for-Residential-Buildings-(LG9)_2015.pdf.aspx LG9: Lighting Guide 9 - CIBSE]
* BREEAM Knowledge Base
* BREEAM Extranet

= Tips and best practice =

Seek from the developer their standard, or project, specification. Are blinds (or other features, such as brise soleil) included in the base building, or fit-out works?

Has the designer assessed solar effects on the building users and considered protection from these effects.

Is it too late to amend the design to improve shading control (e.g. by using over-hangs)?

All building facades will need some shading protection, even if the sun does not shine directly into some areas of the building.

Remember that protection must provide shading from high level summer and low level winter sun.

Automatic controls may provide compliance, but are not essential to comply with the requirements.

Curtains (where used without other forms of shading) do not meet the criteria for the glare control credit.

There are many means of controlling glare, such as blinds, brise soleil, building overhangs and even natural protection for some schemes. Keep an open mind about the potential solutions, where possible.

= Typical evidence =

Design Stage

* Design drawings identifying relevant building areas, windows and any glare control such as blinds specified
* Specification of glare control system such as occupant controlled blinds (confirming transmittance value of <0.1
* Drawings showing building integrated measures where applicable i.e. extent and height of eaves in relation to windows and building orientation
* Drawings/specification of any external shading systems or brise soleil
* Where fixed systems are used then design studies/calculations must demonstrate that sunlight will be prevented from reaching building occupants during occupied hours.
* The simplest form of glare control is occupant controlled blinds

Post Construction Stage

* As Built drawings/specifications for glare control system - for blinds this could be manufacturer's literature confirming the transmittance value.
* Assessor site inspection photos and report

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

-----
BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

This article created originally in a BREEAM workshop by Pantelis Levantis, Azita Dezfouli, Tom Abbott, Jane Morning, Martin Earl, Eleni Kalyva

--[[User:BREEAM_Professionals_Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 15:42, 14 Mar 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control

2018-03-14T15:42:03Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To ensure occupant controls are considered at the design stage to ensure best practice in visual performance and comfort for building occupants. This involves reducing glare that can cause discomfort and distraction, and enabling occupant lighting control

= When to consider =

BREEAM assessor does not need evidential documents at a certain time but designers may consider the potential opportunities for glare control as early as concept design.

Incorporating reducing glare control at early design stage allows architects to propose any building integrated options such as brise soleil or other innovative options, whereas if it’s left to the end they may be left with the only option of blinds

= Step by step guidance =

Please note, not applicable to shell or shell and core assessments

Check which areas will be relevant i.e. areas where lighting and resultant glare control could be problematic e.g. workstations, where projector screens may be used or sports halls.

Confirm with the design team which glare control method will be applied. Blinds are the simplest form of glare control. Where other methods are used design data must be used to demonstrate compliance.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Shell and Core - The design team must demonstrate how the glare control criteria will be met without a reliance on blinds when the building is occupied.

Compliant forms of glare control - curtains as glare control: - Compliant shading measures for meeting glare control credit include:

* Building integrated measures
* Occupant controlled devices such as blinds (where transmittance value is<0.1 (10%))
* Bioclimatic design
* External shading or brise soleil

= Tools and resources =

* BREEAM Manual
* [http://standard.wellcertified.com/light/solar-glare-control Solar glare control | WELL Standard]
* [https://www.cibse.org/getmedia/8faea1b4-1cee-4fcb-93f0-37df26acab2d/Lighting-for-Residential-Buildings-(LG9)_2015.pdf.aspx LG9: Lighting Guide 9 - CIBSE]
* BREEAM Knowledge Base
* BREEAM Extranet

= Tips and best practice =

Seek from the developer their standard, or project, specification. Are blinds (or other features, such as brise soleil) included in the base building, or fit-out works?

Has the designer assessed solar effects on the building users and considered protection from these effects.

Is it too late to amend the design to improve shading control (e.g. by using over-hangs)?

All building facades will need some shading protection, even if the sun does not shine directly into some areas of the building.

Remember that protection must provide shading from high level summer and low level winter sun.

Automatic controls may provide compliance, but are not essential to comply with the requirements.

Curtains (where used without other forms of shading) do not meet the criteria for the glare control credit.

There are many means of controlling glare, such as blinds, brise soleil, building overhangs and even natural protection for some schemes. Keep an open mind about the potential solutions, where possible.

= Typical evidence =

Design Stage

* Design drawings identifying relevant building areas, windows and any glare control such as blinds specified
* Specification of glare control system such as occupant controlled blinds (confirming transmittance value of <0.1
* Drawings showing building integrated measures where applicable i.e. extent and height of eaves in relation to windows and building orientation
* Drawings/specification of any external shading systems or brise soleil
* Where fixed systems are used then design studies/calculations must demonstrate that sunlight will be prevented from reaching building occupants during occupied hours.
* The simplest form of glare control is occupant controlled blinds

Post Construction Stage

* As Built drawings/specifications for glare control system - for blinds this could be manufacturer's literature confirming the transmittance value.
* Assessor site inspection photos and report

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

-----
BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

--[[User:BREEAM Professionals Workshop|BREEAM Professionals Workshop]] 15:42, 14 Mar 2018 (BST)

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Tips for a new BREEAM assessor

2018-03-14T14:57:01Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop: Created page with "Awaiting content Category:BREEAM "

Awaiting content

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-28T15:34:32Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* [[BREEAM_Aftercare_support|BREEAM Aftercare support]]
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* BREEAM Safety and security

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* [[BREEAM_Low_carbon_design|BREEAM Low carbon design]]
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* [[BREEAM_Responsible_Sourcing_of_Materials|BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials]]
* [[BREEAM_Insulation|BREEAM Insulation]]
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* [[BREEAM_Speculative_floor_%26_ceiling_finishes|BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes]]
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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BREEAM Indoor air quality plan

2018-02-28T15:33:16Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To recognise and encourage a healthy internal environment through the specification and installation of appropriate ventilation, equipment and finishes.

Poor indoor air quality is linked to health deterioration and therefore this issue seeks to minimise sources of pollution and optimise indoor air quality. There are many pollutants present inside our buildings and the materials we use to construct them. Of particular concern are volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions and formaldehyde as these are known to cause cancer in animals. Indoor Air Quality Plans (IAQP) should therefore be produced to manage the contaminants within new buildings and will contain advice on the levels of contaminants that are acceptable, measures for specifying materials with low emission levels, detail procedures for flushing out buildings and advise on pre-completion testing to ensure acceptable levels have been met.

The IAQP should cover: 
• Removal of contaminant sources; 
• Dilution and control of contaminants during construction; 
• Detail procedure for pre-occupancy flush out; 
• Specification for third party independent testing.

 
By specifying materials in accordance with the plan and flushing out the pollutants from the construction process sufficiently prior to building occupation, we can provide healthier work and living spaces reducing the potential for indoor air pollution and supporting the physical health of building occupants.

= When to consider =

Fully fitted buildings As early as possible. The objectives of the Plan are meant to be used in the Ventilation strategy. So it’s best to do prior to RIBA stage 2 to feed into HVAC design and complete prior to Detailed Design Stage (RIBA Stage 3 freeze) so that architects can implement into their specifications.

Shell and Core and Simple Buildings Projects – N/A

= Step by step guidance =

Pre-assessment -

* ensure a specialist is being appointed to produce the plan. A sustainability consultant/mechanical engineer/architect may have knowledge to produce the report, otherwise external consultants can be sourced.
* Ensure the specialist is aware of the BREEAM criteria and all the 5 headings in the guidance are considered as a minimum.
* Ensure the client is aware of the third party testing and allows for appointments if they are willing to proceed with the recommendations and wish to target the additional credit for Post Construction Emission Levels.

Design Stage -

A copy of Indoor Air Quality Plan to be submitted as an evidence document

The Indoor Air quality Plan should be provided to the architect as typically it will list the standards that the finishes (usually specified by the architect) should comply with

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Who is writing the indoor air quality plan?

* It is frequently missed from anyone's’ scope of works. While the Sustainability consultant or M&E engineer may be fully capable of writing this, their appointment may not allow for it. For scale, I wouldn’t expect this to be more than 1 days work for a consultant. There are indoor air quality testing companies who can also provide the reports.

= Tools and resources =

[http://www.breeam.com/servlet/bre.breeam.extranet.Download/BREEAM-UK-NC-2011-and-2014-Guidance-Note_GN06_IAQ_plan_May_2014.v0.1.pdf?id=0000000000000000000100000000000000036776&type=.pdf Guidance Note regarding Indoor Air Quality Plan] [Please note: This is available to licensed assessors only]

[http://kb.breeam.com/?s=HEA+02+Indoor+Air+Quality+Plan&post_type%5B%5D=st_kb BRE Knowledge Base related articles]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XfWokwafMi9WqZmjwL84XKuEmPwn8eN8xjysfPDoCWU/edit?usp=sharing Template Indoor Air Quality Plan]

= Tips and best practice =

Tips

* Make sure it is someone’s responsibility to actually write this report.
* This is a relatively low cost credit if you are struggling to find credits to boost you up to the next rating which aren’t already in the design.
* Ensure that main contractor implements a policy of requesting the relevant certification for products (paints, varnishes finishes) during procurement.

Best Practice

* If you wanted to go above and beyond BREEAM requirements, you could suggest making it mandatory for contractors to hand a copy of this guide (or an amended guide relating to maintaining air quality in use) to the occupants.

= Typical evidence =

Compliant Indoor Air Quality Plan - Typically you will receive a written report as an “Indoor Air Quality Plan”, however any form of evidence which complies with the BREEAM evidence principals would be acceptable for this purpose.

It may be helpful to provide clients with a template report, which contains each of the headings required. An example of this can be found in Tools and Resources.

= 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.

* UK New Construction 2014

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BREEAM Visual comfort View out

2018-02-28T15:32:10Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To allow occupants to refocus their eyes from close work and enjoy an external view, thus reducing the risk of eyestrain and breaking the monotony of the indoor environment.

Where close work is being carried out the availability of a view out provides opportunity for the eyes to relax and readjust.

= When to consider =

RIBA stages 1 - 2

= Step by step guidance =

Areas within 7m of a window should be identified.

It should be checked that the area of the relevant window(s) is greater than or equal to 20% of the surrounding wall. If so then the area within 7m of that window is compliant.

Permanent workstations, desks, receptions, anywhere a building user will be located for a significant amount of time (e.g. more than 30 mins), and carrying out work, should be located within these compliant areas. Windows or room depth could be adjusted to allow compliance.

Areas which are greater than 7m from a window can still comply but BS8206 (BS 8206-2:2008 Lighting for buildings. Code of Practice for daylighting) should be consulted. Table 1 ‘Minimum glazed areas for view when windows are restricted to one wall’ of this document provides a range of percentages for the window of the wall depending on how far away the desk is. If the percentage is greater than 35% the area will comply no matter the depth.

The view out should be visible from a seated position unless a person would be expected to be standing at the workstation.

For 2014 assessments 95% of the floor area of the relevant building areas needs to comply to achieve the credit. For 2014 prison cells and patient occupied areas must have a view out that is not obstructed by something closer than 10m away.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What is the room depth?

Where are permanent workstations?

How big are the windows?

= Tools and resources =

BREEAM manual

BS 8206-2:2008 Lighting for buildings. Code of Practice for daylighting

[http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/nc11-hea-01-are-the-view-out-requirements-applicable-to-all-areas-defined-as-an-occupied-space-or-are-these-only-applicable-to-relevant-building-areas/ http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/nc11-hea-01-are-the-view-out-requirements-applicable-to-all-areas-defined-as-an-occupied-space-or-are-these-only-applicable-to-relevant-building-areas/]

[http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/level-of-view-out/ http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/level-of-view-out/]

[http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/view-out-no-relevant-areas/ http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/view-out-no-relevant-areas/]

[http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/nc14-hea-01-for-the-view-out-credit-what-is-meant-by-x-of-the-floor-area-2/ http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/nc14-hea-01-for-the-view-out-credit-what-is-meant-by-x-of-the-floor-area-2/]

= Tips and best practice =

The following areas are excluded (see manual):

1. Nurse bases where they are located centrally in a ward/patient area in order to enable patient observation.

2. Courtrooms and interview rooms where compliance is not possible due to security or privacy criteria.

3. Prison staff areas containing workstations that for security or observational purposes must be located centrally within the building.

4. Any clinical areas where the control of environmental/operational conditions prevents such spaces from providing a view out.

5. Conference rooms, lecture theatres, sports halls, acute SEN and also any spaces where the exclusion or limitation of natural light is a functional requirement e.g. laboratories, media spaces, etc.

= Typical evidence =

=== Design stage ===

Design drawings showing room depth and permanent work stations.

Design drawings showing window sizes and location.

Window area calculations carried out by a design team member.

=== Post construction ===

As built drawings showing the room depth and permanent work stations

Confirmation from design team if there were any changes to window sizes or locations.

Assessors site inspection, room depth and location of work stations with windows.

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

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--[[User:Emma_Houston|Emma Houston]] 11:16, 18 Jan 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting

2018-02-28T15:31:17Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage best practice in visual performance and comfort by ensuring daylighting, artificial lighting and occupant controls are considered.

Natural light has been always present in people's lives and is a source not probable to cease in the near future. However, the daylight levels humans are exposed to indoors nowadays are changing because of the diversification of buildings, social activities and a higher need of being indoors. Although it is possible to function without the presence of daylight, studies have proven that natural light is significantly important for the health of the occupants. It can affect humans psychologically and physiologically while it may also improve the mood, reduce stress levels, lower the fatigue and eyestrain. In addition, daylight can improve the performance of students and employees, while a view out of the room has been affirmed to positively affect the well being of occupants.

Daylight is also a way to minimise the electricity used for artificial lighting and can furthermore influence the heating and cooling loads. In office buildings for example, artificial lighting can account up to 45% of the total electrical load. Since daylight is the most affordable energy saving technique with the shortest payback time when compared to others, it makes it one of the easiest and cheapest energy efficient measures to implement. Therefore, to achieve the highest possible savings in assets and energy, full advantage of the natural source of light needs to be taken.

= When to consider =

This issue should be considered for all types of buildings as the value it gives to the occupants is very important for the health, mental wellbeing and productivity. An extra focus should be given to daylighting when it considers buildings mostly used in daytime, like office or educational buildings.

= Step by step guidance =

Awaiting content

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Awaiting content

= Tools and resources =

Awaiting content

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

Awaiting content

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

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--[[User:Stefani_Erika_Papadaki|Stefani Erika Papadaki]] 16:45, 20 Nov 2017 (BST)

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BREEAM Monitoring of Construction Site Impacts

2018-02-28T15:24:00Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To recognise and encourage construction sites which are managed in an environmentally and socially considerate, responsible and accountable manner.

To focus the principal contractor and project team on the amount of energy and water consumption used during the construction process and to consider the CO2 emissions that result from the transportation of materials and waste to and from site. By monitoring and reviewing the data, this should hopefully encourage the principal contractor to identify areas where energy/water usage can be reduced and wastage minimised. By monitoring mileage and CO2 emissions from transportation of materials and waste this may encourage them to look at the distance materials need to be transported and the number and types of deliveries required.

The BRE are collating the data provided and may in future use this to establish targets.

= When to consider =

The requirement to monitor and record the energy and water consumption and transport of materials and waste should be included within the tender /contract documentation.

The principal contractor will need to ensure recording processes are in place when commencing on site including taking initial meter readings and establishing procedures for recording mileage and deliveries/waste collection.

= Step by step guidance =

One person from the principal contractor; such as the site foreman, manager, logistics manager or Sustainability Champion; should be appointed to monitor, record and report the data required.

The contractor should keep maintain monthly records of any energy consumption as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed and site accommodation. The records should therefore cover all temporary electric supplies (via meter readings), fuel or hours of use for generators, fuel used on site for plant. The data will need to be converted into kWh and CO2 emissions. Details of the generators maybe required to allow the figures to be converted.

The contractor will also need to keep records and meter readings for the potable water used during the construction process. This may include water bowsers or bottled water where mains supplies are not available. This should be recorded in m3.

The contractor will also need to record the transport of construction materials to site and any waste taken from site. The records should include details of the materials/waste being transported, the type of vehicle (i.e. van or HGV) and the distance travelled. This will enable the litres of fuel and CO2 emissions to be calculated using conversion rates and the figures to be divided between materials and waste transportation.

For the transport of materials, this should be recorded from the factory gate to the building site.

For the transport of waste, this should be recorded from the construction site gate to the waste disposal processing/recovery centre gate.

BREEAM requires monitoring and recording of construction materials’ transport to cover as a minimum:

* Materials used in major building elements as defined in the BREEAM issue of Life cycle/ Environmental impact of materials, including insulation materials
* Ground works and landscaping materials

To ensure consistency across assessments, the information completed in the scoring and reporting tool should be restricted to this minimum data.

The record of data on transport resulting from delivery of the majority of construction materials to site should be calculated according to the type of material purchased.

1. Raw materials: transport data calculated from the supplier to the site, as consideration of the previous stages is too complicated and out of the contractor’s control.

2. Manufactured/Bespoke products: transport data calculated from the factory assembling the module in its final form to the site.

3. For small islands: no consideration of the ferry transport is required as there is no choice in selecting this transport type. Transport data will take into account the total tracking: i.e. the delivery from the factory/supplier to the first port and from the second port to the site.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What types of energy will be used on site i.e. generators or mains electricity. You may require the type and size of generator to enable conversions to CO2 emissions and kWh for reporting where temporary power supplies are being used.

Where a mains water supply is not in place at the start of a project, water bowsers and bottles should be recorded until the water supply is in place.

Project value to enable consumption to be reported per £100k.

= Tools and resources =

CO2 emissions can be obtained from the following link: [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2017 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2017]

[https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/ https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/]

[https://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/ https://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/]

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

Contract or specification clauses or a formal letter of commitment can be used to show intent to meet the criteria at design stage.

=== Post Construction ===

Records to show the energy consumption in kWh (and where relevant, litres of fuel used) as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed) and site accommodation and the total carbon dioxide emissions (kgC02/project value).

Records to show the water consumption in m3 as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed) and site accommodation.

Records to show the total distance travelled (km), total fuel consumption (litres) and total carbon dioxide emissions (kgC02 for materials delivered to site and waste from site.

= 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.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

<Jane Morning>

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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.

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BREEAM Monitoring of Construction Site Impacts

2018-02-28T15:23:02Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To recognise and encourage construction sites which are managed in an environmentally and socially considerate, responsible and accountable manner.

To focus the principal contractor and project team on the amount of energy and water consumption used during the construction process and to consider the CO2 emissions that result from the transportation of materials and waste to and from site. By monitoring and reviewing the data, this should hopefully encourage the principal contractor to identify areas where energy/water usage can be reduced and wastage minimised. By monitoring mileage and CO2 emissions from transportation of materials and waste this may encourage them to look at the distance materials need to be transported and the number and types of deliveries required.

The BRE are collating the data provided and may in future use this to establish targets.

= When to consider =

The requirement to monitor and record the energy and water consumption and transport of materials and waste should be included within the tender /contract documentation.

The principal contractor will need to ensure recording processes are in place when commencing on site including taking initial meter readings and establishing procedures for recording mileage and deliveries/waste collection.

= Step by step guidance =

One person from the principal contractor; such as the site foreman, manager, logistics manager or Sustainability Champion; should be appointed to monitor, record and report the data required.

The contractor should keep maintain monthly records of any energy consumption as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed and site accommodation. The records should therefore cover all temporary electric supplies (via meter readings), fuel or hours of use for generators, fuel used on site for plant. The data will need to be converted into kWh and CO2 emissions. Details of the generators maybe required to allow the figures to be converted.

The contractor will also need to keep records and meter readings for the potable water used during the construction process. This may include water bowsers or bottled water where mains supplies are not available. This should be recorded in m3.

The contractor will also need to record the transport of construction materials to site and any waste taken from site. The records should include details of the materials/waste being transported, the type of vehicle (i.e. van or HGV) and the distance travelled. This will enable the litres of fuel and CO2 emissions to be calculated using conversion rates and the figures to be divided between materials and waste transportation.

For the transport of materials, this should be recorded from the factory gate to the building site.

For the transport of waste, this should be recorded from the construction site gate to the waste disposal processing/recovery centre gate.

BREEAM requires monitoring and recording of construction materials’ transport to cover as a minimum:

* Materials used in major building elements as defined in the BREEAM issue of Life cycle/ Environmental impact of materials, including insulation materials
* Ground works and landscaping materials

To ensure consistency across assessments, the information completed in the scoring and reporting tool should be restricted to this minimum data.

The record of data on transport resulting from delivery of the majority of construction materials to site should be calculated according to the type of material purchased.

1. Raw materials: transport data calculated from the supplier to the site, as consideration of the previous stages is too complicated and out of the contractor’s control.

2. Manufactured/Bespoke products: transport data calculated from the factory assembling the module in its final form to the site.

3. For small islands: no consideration of the ferry transport is required as there is no choice in selecting this transport type. Transport data will take into account the total tracking: i.e. the delivery from the factory/supplier to the first port and from the second port to the site.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

What types of energy will be used on site i.e. generators or mains electricity. You may require the type and size of generator to enable conversions to CO2 emissions and kWh for reporting where temporary power supplies are being used.

Where a mains water supply is not in place at the start of a project, water bowsers and bottles should be recorded until the water supply is in place.

Project value to enable consumption to be reported per £100k.

= Tools and resources =

CO2 emissions can be obtained from the following link: [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2017 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2017]

[https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/ https://kb.breeam.com/section/new-construction/uk/2014-uk/management-breeam_uk_nc_2014/man03/]

[https://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/ https://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/]

= Tips and best practice =

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

Contract or specification clauses or a formal letter of commitment can be used to show intent to meet the criteria at design stage.

=== Post Construction ===

Records to show the energy consumption in kWh (and where relevant, litres of fuel used) as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed) and site accommodation and the total carbon dioxide emissions (kgC02/project value).

Records to show the water consumption in m3 as a result of the use of construction plant, equipment (mobile and fixed) and site accommodation.

Records to show the total distance travelled (km), total fuel consumption (litres) and total carbon dioxide emissions (kgC02 for materials delivered to site and waste from site.

<Jane Morning>

= 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.

* (eg) International New Construction 2016

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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.

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BREEAM Considerate Construction

2018-02-28T15:22:26Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a national initiative set up by the construction industry to improve its image. The Code of Considerate Practice focuses on construction activities which impact the general public, workforce and the environment and requires those registered site, companies and suppliers to show a commitment to care about appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone's safety and value their workforce. Since its introduction in 1997, the scheme has helped to ensure that construction sites are now managed in an environmentally and socially considerate, responsible and accountable manner and has also aided to improving working conditions and facilities for those working on site.

It should be noted that, under BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-Out for Non-Domestic Buildings, 1 credit can be achieved under Man03 for Considerate Construction without registration under the CCS scheme, where defined as small scale or low value projects.

= When to consider =

Construction sites should be registered before any construction activity commences, including initial demolition work.

= Step by step guidance =

The commitment to achieve the required score should be included within the contract documents or set out in a formal letter from the client/developer. This should be as follows:

* for one credit: a CCS score of between 25 and 34, with a minimum of 5 points under each section;
* for two credits: a CCS score of between 35 and 39, with a minimum score of 7 under each section;
* Exemplary level performance: a CCS score of 40 or more, with a minimum score of 7 under each section.

The site should be registered under the Considerate Constructors Scheme prior to any works commencing on site and therefore at this stage, proof of registration can be requested.

The site will usually undergo at least 2 site inspections by an appointed CCS Site Monitor, usually one quarter and two thirds of the way through the registration, unless they are of short duration and will therefore receive only one visit.

During the site visit, the site monitor will inspect and assess how the site performs against the following issues:

* Care about Appearance - external appearance, clean and tidy site, etc.
* Respect the Community - informing and showing courtesy to those affected by the works, minimising impact of deliveries and parking etc, supporting the local community, etc.
* Protect the Environment - managing works to minimise the impact of vibration, air, light and noise pollution and protecting the local ecology
* Secure Everyone's Safety - ensuring safety of the pubic, visitors and workforce and minimising security risks to neighbours.
* Value their Workforce - providing a supportive and caring working environment.

Within the Site Monitor's Report will be a summary under each section which will include areas where improvements can be made. The first Monitor's Report can therefore be very useful to ensuring that the project is on track for achieving the score required or identifying where actions are required. The BREEAM credits are awarded, at PC stage, based on the final Monitor's Report and Certificate of Compliance.

Where the project is looking to gain credits under the RFO assessment, the Additional Information includes examples of considerate construction practices which can be followed to provide possible ways of meeting the criteria for one credit for a small or low value project.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

Confirmation that registration with the Considerate Constructors Scheme will be required and that the project will be registered prior to works commencing.

Where the contractor is already appointed, it may be worth querying their usual score to ensure that the targeted score is realistic or if it is worth targeting the exemplary level credit.

It is useful to ask the contractor or project team to forward the Site Monitor's reports as they are issued so compliance can be monitored throughout the construction period and any issues can be raised at an early stage whilst it can still be rectified. If the site has scored low on their final report, there is an opportunity to pay for an additional visit.

= Tools and resources =

[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]

[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]

Tips and best practice

For more information on best practice and details on the Considerate Constructors Scheme please follow the link below:

[https://www.ccscheme.org.uk/ https][https://www.ccscheme.org.uk/ ://www.ccscheme.org.uk/]

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

== Design Stage - ==

Relevant section/clauses of the building specification or contract OR a formal letter of commitment from the client/developer.

== Post Construction Stage - ==

Copy of the Certificate of Compliance and final Site Monitor's report.

A copy of the CCS registration should also be provided at design or PC stage (depending on timing) to confirm that the site was registered prior to works commencing.

Where only 1 credit is being targeted under Man03 for a RFO assessment, for small scale or low value projects without registration under CCS, then post construction evidence could include a site report summarising actions taken, site photos, site records, company policies etc.

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

<Jane Morning>

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BREEAM Environmental management

2018-02-28T15:21:05Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

To encourage contractors, or the use of contractors, who operate environmental management systems and to ensure that their sites are managed in an environmentally responsible manner; implementing best practice pollution prevention policies and procedures.

= 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.

= 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.

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.

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.

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 =

Does the contractor operate an EMS system?

Are there any site specific pollution issues which need to be addressed i.e. nearby watercourses or high ground water table?

= Tools and resources =

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]

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

[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]

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.

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.

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

== 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.

== 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).

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.

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

<Jane Morning>

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BREEAM Sustainability champion

2018-02-28T15:17:23Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The BREEAM Sustainability Champion AKA BREEAM AP helps to achieve project's BREEAM targets and maximise opportunities for project performance

Many clients appreciate the support of their proactive BREEAM AP to explain the BREEAM criteria and requirements to them and provide templates for their reports

= When to consider =

The earlier in the design process the better - at Concept Design stage (RIBA stage 0-2)

= Step by step guidance =

== RIBA stage 0-2 ==

* Client to appoint BREEAM AP
* BREEAM AP should attend a key design team meeting and/or preferably run a separate BREEAM workshop session to set BREEAM targets and identify potential opportunities and challenging credits. A proactive BREEAM AP would list those credits which require actions at early stages and liaise with relevant consultants in charge to unsure documents are created prior to RIBA stage 2 freeze.
* BREEAM assessor, if appointed at this time, or the BREEAM AP could run a BREEAM Pre-assessment based on the design documents at RIBA stage 2. This is useful to check the project against BREEAM performance and individual credit performance. The pre-assessment report is also helpful for planning or funding applications

== RIBA stage 3-4 ==

* BREEAM AP should attend the key design team meetings as a minimum to ensure BREEAM performance targets are not lost.
* BREEAM APs to record all their meeting minutes and correspondence with the project team to demonstrate progress against BREEAM targets

== RIBA stage 5-6 ==

* If a different person provides BREEAM AP support to the contractors at construction stage, they should record and keep handover notes from the design stage BREEAM AP to include in the evidence documents
* BREEAM AP to provide regular site attendance and project meetings to ensure construction and installations are in line with the targeted BREEAM standards
* Site visit reports and project meeting minutes to be provided as evidence

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

The main issues for this credit compliance is to have proper and clear meeting minutes and communication documents to demonstrate involvement of the BREEAM AP. So the questions to be asked are;

If a BREEAM AP is officially appointed and if all the AP correspondence are documented?

= Tools and resources =

[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man01.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____1 http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man01.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____1]

[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3 http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#04_management/man03.htm%3FTocPath%3D4.0%2520Management%7C_____3]

= Tips and best practice =

BREEAM AP role and BREEAM assessment can be taken by the same person but a letter must be provided to declare any conflict of interest

= Typical evidence =

* Appointment documents
* Meeting minutes
* Trackers and reports to demonstrate progress against the target
* Handover notes, if necessary

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

--[[User:Azita_Dezfouli|Azita Dezfouli]] 16:30, 10 Jan 2018 (BST)

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BREEAM Scheme nuance article example

2018-02-28T13:45:46Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

Where scheme nuances exist which are two complex or long to place in the 'home' document then simply create a Scheme nuance document and explain them there.

This will simply be linked to from the home document by adding an internal link to the additional document.

Do not list this nuance document in a category (eg BREEAM) as it should only be accessed from the home Issue Support Document

[[Category:BREEAM]]

Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:58:59Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* BREEAM Safety and security

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* [[BREEAM_Low_carbon_design|BREEAM Low carbon design]]
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* [[BREEAM_Responsible_Sourcing_of_Materials|BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials]]
* [[BREEAM_Insulation|BREEAM Insulation]]
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* [[BREEAM_Speculative_floor_&_ceiling_finishes|BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes]]
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:58:05Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* BREEAM Safety and security

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* [[BREEAM_Low_carbon_design|BREEAM Low carbon design]]
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* [[BREEAM_Responsible_Sourcing_of_Materials|BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials]]
* [[BREEAM_Insulation|BREEAM Insulation]]
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:55:40Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* BREEAM Safety and security

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* [[BREEAM_Low_carbon_design|BREEAM Low carbon design]]
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
* BREEAM Insulation
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience

2018-02-21T15:53:17Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The aim is to encourage and recognise adequate protection of exposed elements of the landscape and building. This will lead to minimising the frequency of replacement and maximising materials optimisation.

= When to consider =

The architects should consider the requirements and identify vulnerable areas as early in the design process as possible. Collaborate with the landscape designer and M&E engineers to allow for any potential measures affecting the lifetime of the materials.

At RIBA stage 3/4 - architects to consider future repairs and replacements, as well as

their associated costs, when designing and specifying materials for a new building. Also to consider the impact of climate change on the external materials. This considerations are expected to be included in the specifications.

At construction stage - Contractors to ensure all measures are installed and implemented as specified

= Step by step guidance =

The design should be reviewed to identify any areas vulnerable to damage both internally and externally and where possible the risk should be removed. Where this is not possible, the risk should be reduced by specifying protection measures. Drawings should be marked up to identify the risk areas both internally and externally. This could include areas of the building at risk from damage from vehicle movement i.e. close to vehicular parking or manoeuvring; internal vehicular/trolley movement or areas of high pedestrian traffic such as main entrances, public areas and circulation routes.

Suitable durability and protection measures to vulnerable parts of the building can include:

# Bollards/barriers/raised kerbs to delivery and vehicle drop-off areas
# Robust external wall construction, up to 2m high
# Corridor walls specified to Severe Duty (SD) as per BS 5234-2 and for Healthcare Buildings - HTM 56
# Protection rails to walls of corridors where trolley movement is likely
# Kickplates/impact protection (from trolleys etc) on doors
# Hard-wearing and easily washable floor finishes in heavily used and circulation areas (i.e. main entrances, corridors, public areas etc)
# Designing out the risk without the need for additional materials specification to protect vulnerable areas.

Vehicular impact protection must be positioned at an adequate distance from the building to protect the fabric from impact from any vehicle with a measurable overhang of the body from the wheel track, in particular in any goods delivery areas.

In vehicle movement areas only, additional protection must be provided such as bollards or protection rails in addition to the specification of an external robust wall construction.

The process to assess criteria 2 is:

# Identify from the list of ‘applicable building elements’ under Table 50 the elements that are appropriate to the building being assessed.
# Establish from the ‘environmental factors’ list those factors that are likely to cause material degradation effects in the identified applicable building elements.
# Confirm the design and specification measures in place to limit these degradation effects.
# The assessor should use their professional judgement in determining whether the design team have adequately demonstrated that they have designed and specified materials and/or measures which will be effective in preventing unnecessary deterioration, so reducing frequent replacements, repairs and maintenance through the life cycle of the building.
# At post construction stage, where the design and specification measures installed differ from those proposed at design stage, the assessor must ensure that these measures still meet the aims of the criterion as detailed in point 4 above.

=== Protecting exposed parts of the building from material degradation ===

Need to show that exposed parts of the building are protected from degradation. This covers the following elements and only apply if they are exposed to the external environment:

* Foundations, substructure, lowest floor, retaining walls
* External walls
* Roofs/balconies
* Glazing – Windows/skylights
* External Doors
* Railings/balusters
* Cladding
* Staircases/ramps
* Hard landscaping

Under this you need to state which environmental factors apply:

* Environmental agents

a) Solar radiation

b) Temperature variation

c) Water/moisture

d) Wind

e) Precipitation – rain and snow

f) Extreme weather conditions – high wind speeds, flooding, driving rain, snow

* Biological agents

g) vegetation

h) Pests, insects

* Environmental agents

i) Air contaminants

j) Ground contaminants

Material degradation effects could include the following:

* Corrosion
* Dimensional change e.g. swelling or shrinkage
* Fading / discolouration
* Rotting
* Leaching
* Blistering
* Melting
* Salt crystallisation
* Abrasion

Suggested format for evidence is a table with the following headings:

{|
| Applicable Building Elements
| Environmental Factors
| Possible Degradation Effects
| Measures to Minimise Effects
|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|}

Measures to minimise effects could be specifying protective paint finishes or durable materials which are not susceptible to the possible degradation effects applicable to that element.

=== For Shell Only or Shell and Core assessments: ===

Where vulnerable elements identified are internal and do not form part of the shell and core developer’s remit, i.e. they are within speculative areas and compliance is subject to the tenant’s/future occupier’s fit-out specification, these areas can be excluded from assessment.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

* Is there any specific areas in the building which you would classify as vulnerable.
* Whether there are any specific procedures and specific materials required for the building type
* Have you considered specific measures to increase the resilience and durability of materials in these areas?
* What measures are considered?

= Tools and resources =

Table - 50 in BREEAM New Construction 2014 manual - Applicable building elements, environmental factors and material degradation effects

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

* Marked up plans/drawings identifying vulnerable areas of the building internally and externally
* Design drawings/specifications showing protection measures incorporated to prevent damage
* Schedule identifying measures to protect from material degradation listing applicable building elements, applicable environmental factors, material degradation effects and any measures specified to mitigate the possible degradation.

=== Post Construction ===

* As built drawings
* Assessor site inspection to show that protection measures have been implemented

= 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.

* UK New Construction 2014

This article created originally in a BREEAM Professionals workshop by Tom Abbott, Azita Dezfouli and Jane Morning

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[[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience

2018-02-21T15:51:03Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The aim is to encourage and recognise adequate protection of exposed elements of the landscape and building. This will lead to minimising the frequency of replacement and maximising materials optimisation.

= When to consider =

The architects should consider the requirements and identify vulnerable areas as early in the design process as possible. Collaborate with the landscape designer and M&E engineers to allow for any potential measures affecting the lifetime of the materials.

At RIBA stage 3/4 - architects to consider future repairs and replacements, as well as

their associated costs, when designing and specifying materials for a new building. Also to consider the impact of climate change on the external materials. This considerations are expected to be included in the specifications.

At construction stage - Contractors to ensure all measures are installed and implemented as specified

= Step by step guidance =

The design should be reviewed to identify any areas vulnerable to damage both internally and externally and where possible the risk should be removed. Where this is not possible, the risk should be reduced by specifying protection measures. Drawings should be marked up to identify the risk areas both internally and externally. This could include areas of the building at risk from damage from vehicle movement i.e. close to vehicular parking or manoeuvring; internal vehicular/trolley movement or areas of high pedestrian traffic such as main entrances, public areas and circulation routes.

Suitable durability and protection measures to vulnerable parts of the building can include:

# Bollards/barriers/raised kerbs to delivery and vehicle drop-off areas
# Robust external wall construction, up to 2m high
# Corridor walls specified to Severe Duty (SD) as per BS 5234-2 and for Healthcare Buildings - HTM 56
# Protection rails to walls of corridors where trolley movement is likely
# Kickplates/impact protection (from trolleys etc) on doors
# Hard-wearing and easily washable floor finishes in heavily used and circulation areas (i.e. main entrances, corridors, public areas etc)
# Designing out the risk without the need for additional materials specification to protect vulnerable areas.

Vehicular impact protection must be positioned at an adequate distance from the building to protect the fabric from impact from any vehicle with a measurable overhang of the body from the wheel track, in particular in any goods delivery areas.

In vehicle movement areas only, additional protection must be provided such as bollards or protection rails in addition to the specification of an external robust wall construction.

The process to assess criteria 2 is:

# Identify from the list of ‘applicable building elements’ under Table 50 the elements that are appropriate to the building being assessed.
# Establish from the ‘environmental factors’ list those factors that are likely to cause material degradation effects in the identified applicable building elements.
# Confirm the design and specification measures in place to limit these degradation effects.
# The assessor should use their professional judgement in determining whether the design team have adequately demonstrated that they have designed and specified materials and/or measures which will be effective in preventing unnecessary deterioration, so reducing frequent replacements, repairs and maintenance through the life cycle of the building.
# At post construction stage, where the design and specification measures installed differ from those proposed at design stage, the assessor must ensure that these measures still meet the aims of the criterion as detailed in point 4 above.

=== Protecting exposed parts of the building from material degradation ===

Need to show that exposed parts of the building are protected from degradation. This covers the following elements and only apply if they are exposed to the external environment:

* Foundations, substructure, lowest floor, retaining walls
* External walls
* Roofs/balconies
* Glazing – Windows/skylights
* External Doors
* Railings/balusters
* Cladding
* Staircases/ramps
* Hard landscaping

Under this you need to state which environmental factors apply:

* Environmental agents

a) Solar radiation

b) Temperature variation

c) Water/moisture

d) Wind

e) Precipitation – rain and snow

f) Extreme weather conditions – high wind speeds, flooding, driving rain, snow

* Biological agents

g) vegetation

h) Pests, insects

* Environmental agents

i) Air contaminants

j) Ground contaminants

Material degradation effects could include the following:

* Corrosion
* Dimensional change e.g. swelling or shrinkage
* Fading / discolouration
* Rotting
* Leaching
* Blistering
* Melting
* Salt crystallisation
* Abrasion

Suggested format for evidence is a table with the following headings:

{|
| Applicable Building Elements
| Environmental Factors
| Possible Degradation Effects
| Measures to Minimise Effects
|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|}

Measures to minimise effects could be specifying protective paint finishes or durable materials which are not susceptible to the possible degradation effects applicable to that element.

=== For Shell Only or Shell and Core assessments: ===

Where vulnerable elements identified are internal and do not form part of the shell and core developer’s remit, i.e. they are within speculative areas and compliance is subject to the tenant’s/future occupier’s fit-out specification, these areas can be excluded from assessment.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

* Is there any specific areas in the building which you would classify as vulnerable.
* Whether there are any specific procedures and specific materials required for the building type
* Have you considered specific measures to increase the resilience and durability of materials in these areas?
* What measures are considered?

= Tools and resources =

Table - 50 in BREEAM New Construction 2014 manual - Applicable building elements, environmental factors and material degradation effects

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

* Marked up plans/drawings identifying vulnerable areas of the building internally and externally
* Design drawings/specifications showing protection measures incorporated to prevent damage
* Schedule identifying measures to protect from material degradation listing applicable building elements, applicable environmental factors, material degradation effects and any measures specified to mitigate the possible degradation.

=== Post Construction ===

* As built drawings
* Assessor site inspection to show that protection measures have been implemented

= 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.

* UK New Construction 2014

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BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience

2018-02-21T15:49:57Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The aim is to encourage and recognise adequate protection of exposed elements of the landscape and building. This will lead to minimising the frequency of replacement and maximising materials optimisation.

= When to consider =

The architects should consider the requirements and identify vulnerable areas as early in the design process as possible. Collaborate with the landscape designer and M&E engineers to allow for any potential measures affecting the lifetime of the materials.

At RIBA stage 3/4 - architects to consider future repairs and replacements, as well as

their associated costs, when designing and specifying materials for a new building. Also to consider the impact of climate change on the external materials. This considerations are expected to be included in the specifications.

At construction stage - Contractors to ensure all measures are installed and implemented as specified

= Step by step guidance =

The design should be reviewed to identify any areas vulnerable to damage both internally and externally and where possible the risk should be removed. Where this is not possible, the risk should be reduced by specifying protection measures. Drawings should be marked up to identify the risk areas both internally and externally. This could include areas of the building at risk from damage from vehicle movement i.e. close to vehicular parking or manoeuvring; internal vehicular/trolley movement or areas of high pedestrian traffic such as main entrances, public areas and circulation routes.

Suitable durability and protection measures to vulnerable parts of the building can include:

# Bollards/barriers/raised kerbs to delivery and vehicle drop-off areas
# Robust external wall construction, up to 2m high
# Corridor walls specified to Severe Duty (SD) as per BS 5234-2 and for Healthcare Buildings - HTM 56
# Protection rails to walls of corridors where trolley movement is likely
# Kickplates/impact protection (from trolleys etc) on doors
# Hard-wearing and easily washable floor finishes in heavily used and circulation areas (i.e. main entrances, corridors, public areas etc)
# Designing out the risk without the need for additional materials specification to protect vulnerable areas.

Vehicular impact protection must be positioned at an adequate distance from the building to protect the fabric from impact from any vehicle with a measurable overhang of the body from the wheel track, in particular in any goods delivery areas.

In vehicle movement areas only, additional protection must be provided such as bollards or protection rails in addition to the specification of an external robust wall construction.

The process to assess criteria 2 is:

# Identify from the list of ‘applicable building elements’ under Table 50 the elements that are appropriate to the building being assessed.
# Establish from the ‘environmental factors’ list those factors that are likely to cause material degradation effects in the identified applicable building elements.
# Confirm the design and specification measures in place to limit these degradation effects.
# The assessor should use their professional judgement in determining whether the design team have adequately demonstrated that they have designed and specified materials and/or measures which will be effective in preventing unnecessary deterioration, so reducing frequent replacements, repairs and maintenance through the life cycle of the building.
# At post construction stage, where the design and specification measures installed differ from those proposed at design stage, the assessor must ensure that these measures still meet the aims of the criterion as detailed in point 4 above.

=== Protecting exposed parts of the building from material degradation ===

Need to show that exposed parts of the building are protected from degradation. This covers the following elements and only apply if they are exposed to the external environment:

* Foundations, substructure, lowest floor, retaining walls
* External walls
* Roofs/balconies
* Glazing – Windows/skylights
* External Doors
* Railings/balusters
* Cladding
* Staircases/ramps
* Hard landscaping

Under this you need to state which environmental factors apply:

* Environmental agents

a) Solar radiation

b) Temperature variation

c) Water/moisture

d) Wind

e) Precipitation – rain and snow

f) Extreme weather conditions – high wind speeds, flooding, driving rain, snow

* Biological agents

g) vegetation

h) Pests, insects

* Environmental agents

i) Air contaminants

j) Ground contaminants

Material degradation effects could include the following:

* Corrosion
* Dimensional change e.g. swelling or shrinkage
* Fading / discolouration
* Rotting
* Leaching
* Blistering
* Melting
* Salt crystallisation
* Abrasion

Suggested format for evidence is a table with the following headings:

{|
| Applicable Building Elements
| Environmental Factors
| Possible Degradation Effects
| Measures to Minimise Effects
|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|}

Measures to minimise effects could be specifying protective paint finishes or durable materials which are not susceptible to the possible degradation effects applicable to that element.

=== For Shell Only or Shell and Core assessments: ===

Where vulnerable elements identified are internal and do not form part of the shell and core developer’s remit, i.e. they are within speculative areas and compliance is subject to the tenant’s/future occupier’s fit-out specification, these areas can be excluded from assessment.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

* Is there any specific areas in the building which you would classify as vulnerable.
* Whether there are any specific procedures and specific materials required for the building type
* Have you considered specific measures to increase the resilience and durability of materials in these areas?
* What measures are considered?

= Tools and resources =

Table - 50 in BREEAM New Construction 2014 manual - Applicable building elements, environmental factors and material degradation effects

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

* Marked up plans/drawings identifying vulnerable areas of the building internally and externally
* Design drawings/specifications showing protection measures incorporated to prevent damage
* Schedule identifying measures to protect from material degradation listing applicable building elements, applicable environmental factors, material degradation effects and any measures specified to mitigate the possible degradation.

=== Post Construction ===

* As built drawings
* Assessor site inspection to show that protection measures have been implemented

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

-----
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[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:BREEAM]]

BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience

2018-02-21T15:48:38Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

= Aim and benefits =

The aim is to encourage and recognise adequate protection of exposed elements of the landscape and building. This will lead to minimising the frequency of replacement and maximising materials optimisation.

= When to consider =

The architects should consider the requirements and identify vulnerable areas as early in the design process as possible. Collaborate with the landscape designer and M&E engineers to allow for any potential measures affecting the lifetime of the materials.

At RIBA stage 3/4 - architects to consider future repairs and replacements, as well as

their associated costs, when designing and specifying materials for a new building. Also to consider the impact of climate change on the external materials. This considerations are expected to be included in the specifications.

At construction stage - Contractors to ensure all measures are installed and implemented as specified

= Step by step guidance =

The design should be reviewed to identify any areas vulnerable to damage both internally and externally and where possible the risk should be removed. Where this is not possible, the risk should be reduced by specifying protection measures. Drawings should be marked up to identify the risk areas both internally and externally. This could include areas of the building at risk from damage from vehicle movement i.e. close to vehicular parking or manoeuvring; internal vehicular/trolley movement or areas of high pedestrian traffic such as main entrances, public areas and circulation routes.

Suitable durability and protection measures to vulnerable parts of the building can include:

# Bollards/barriers/raised kerbs to delivery and vehicle drop-off areas
# Robust external wall construction, up to 2m high
# Corridor walls specified to Severe Duty (SD) as per BS 5234-2 and for Healthcare Buildings - HTM 56
# Protection rails to walls of corridors where trolley movement is likely
# Kickplates/impact protection (from trolleys etc) on doors
# Hard-wearing and easily washable floor finishes in heavily used and circulation areas (i.e. main entrances, corridors, public areas etc)
# Designing out the risk without the need for additional materials specification to protect vulnerable areas.

Vehicular impact protection must be positioned at an adequate distance from the building to protect the fabric from impact from any vehicle with a measurable overhang of the body from the wheel track, in particular in any goods delivery areas.

In vehicle movement areas only, additional protection must be provided such as bollards or protection rails in addition to the specification of an external robust wall construction.

The process to assess criteria 2 is:

# Identify from the list of ‘applicable building elements’ under Table 50 the elements that are appropriate to the building being assessed.
# Establish from the ‘environmental factors’ list those factors that are likely to cause material degradation effects in the identified applicable building elements.
# Confirm the design and specification measures in place to limit these degradation effects.
# The assessor should use their professional judgement in determining whether the design team have adequately demonstrated that they have designed and specified materials and/or measures which will be effective in preventing unnecessary deterioration, so reducing frequent replacements, repairs and maintenance through the life cycle of the building.
# At post construction stage, where the design and specification measures installed differ from those proposed at design stage, the assessor must ensure that these measures still meet the aims of the criterion as detailed in point 4 above.

=== Protecting exposed parts of the building from material degradation ===

Need to show that exposed parts of the building are protected from degradation. This covers the following elements and only apply if they are exposed to the external environment:

* Foundations, substructure, lowest floor, retaining walls
* External walls
* Roofs/balconies
* Glazing – Windows/skylights
* External Doors
* Railings/balusters
* Cladding
* Staircases/ramps
* Hard landscaping

Under this you need to state which environmental factors apply:

* Environmental agents

a) Solar radiation

b) Temperature variation

c) Water/moisture

d) Wind

e) Precipitation – rain and snow

f) Extreme weather conditions – high wind speeds, flooding, driving rain, snow

* Biological agents

g) vegetation

h) Pests, insects

* Environmental agents

i) Air contaminants

j) Ground contaminants

Material degradation effects could include the following:

* Corrosion
* Dimensional change e.g. swelling or shrinkage
* Fading / discolouration
* Rotting
* Leaching
* Blistering
* Melting
* Salt crystallisation
* Abrasion

Suggested format for evidence is a table with the following headings:

{|
| Applicable Building Elements
| Environmental Factors
| Possible Degradation Effects
| Measures to Minimise Effects
|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|-
|

|

|

|

|}

Measures to minimise effects could be specifying protective paint finishes or durable materials which are not susceptible to the possible degradation effects applicable to that element.

=== For Shell Only or Shell and Core assessments: ===

Where vulnerable elements identified are internal and do not form part of the shell and core developer’s remit, i.e. they are within speculative areas and compliance is subject to the tenant’s/future occupier’s fit-out specification, these areas can be excluded from assessment.

= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

* Is there any specific areas in the building which you would classify as vulnerable.
* Whether there are any specific procedures and specific materials required for the building type
* Have you considered specific measures to increase the resilience and durability of materials in these areas?
* What measures are considered?

= Tools and resources =

Awaiting content

= Tips and best practice =

Awaiting content

= Typical evidence =

=== Design Stage ===

* Marked up plans/drawings identifying vulnerable areas of the building internally and externally
* Design drawings/specifications showing protection measures incorporated to prevent damage
* Schedule identifying measures to protect from material degradation listing applicable building elements, applicable environmental factors, material degradation effects and any measures specified to mitigate the possible degradation.

=== Post Construction ===

* As built drawings
* Assessor site inspection to show that protection measures have been implemented

= 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.

* List applicable schemes here

-----
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Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:46:15Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* BREEAM Safety and security

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* BREEAM Low carbon design
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
* BREEAM Insulation
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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

Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:45:45Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_Ventilation|BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation]]
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* [[BREEAM_Safety_and_security|BREEAM Safety and security]]

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* BREEAM Low carbon design
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
* BREEAM Insulation
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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

Breeam issue support documents

2018-02-21T15:44:26Z

BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* [[BREEAM_Safety_and_security|BREEAM Safety and security]]

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* BREEAM Low carbon design
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
* BREEAM Insulation
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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Breeam issue support documents

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BREEAM Professionals Workshop:

This particular index is based around the structure of the New Construction and RFO schemes. Issue support documents are written for named BREEAM Issues or sub-issues. They are not scheme specific so they aim to be applicable to that issue in any scheme but individual scheme nuances may be expressed within each article.

=== Management: ===

* BREEAM Stakeholder consultation
* [[BREEAM_Sustainability_champion|BREEAM Sustainability champion]]
* BREEAM Life cycle cost and service life planning
* [[BREEAM_Environmental_management|BREEAM Environmental management]]
* [[BREEAM_Considerate_Construction|BREEAM Considerate construction]]
* [[BREEAM_Monitoring_of_Construction_Site_Impacts|BREEAM Monitoring of construction site impacts]]
* BREEAM Commissioning
* BREEAM Handover
* BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design
* BREEAM Aftercare support
* [[BREEAM_Seasonal_commissioning|BREEAM Seasonal commissioning]]
* BREEAM Post occupancy evaluation

=== Health and Wellbeing ===

* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_Daylighting|BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting]]
* [[BREEAM_Visual_comfort_View_out|BREEAM Visual comfort View out]]
* BREEAM Visual comfort Glare control
* BREEAM Internal and external lighting
* [[BREEAM_Indoor_air_quality_plan|BREEAM Indoor air quality plan]]
* BREEAM Ventilation
* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs
* BREEAM Potential for natural ventilation
* BREEAM Safe containment in laboratories
* [[BREEAM_Thermal_comfort|BREEAM Thermal comfort]]
* BREEAM Acoustic performance
* [[BREEAM_Safety_and_security|BREEAM Safety and security]]

=== Energy ===

* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_energy_use_and_carbon_emissions|BREEAM Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_monitoring|BREEAM Energy monitoring]]
* BREEAM External lighting
* BREEAM Low carbon design
* [[BREEAM_Passive_design|BREEAM Passive design]]
* [[BREEAM_Free_Cooling|BREEAM Free cooling]]
* [[BREEAM_LZC_technologies|BREEAM LZC technologies]]
* [[BREEAM_Energy_efficient_cold_storage|BREEAM Energy efficient cold storage]]
* BREEAM Energy efficient transportation Systems
* BREEAM Energy efficient laboratory systems
* [[BREEAM_Energy_Efficient_Equipment|BREEAM Energy efficient equipment]]
* [[BREEAM_Drying_space|BREEAM Drying space]]

=== Transport ===

* [[BREEAM_Public_Transport_Accessibility|BREEAM Public transport accessibility]]
* BREEAM Proximity to amenities
* [[BREEAM_Cyclist_Facilities|BREEAM Cyclist facilities]]
* BREEAM Alternative modes of transport
* [[BREEAM_Maximum_car_parking_capacity|BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity]]
* [[BREEAM_Travel_Plan|BREEAM Travel plan]]
* BREEAM Home office

=== Water ===

* [[BREEAM_Water_consumption|BREEAM Water consumption]]
* BREEAM Water monitoring
* BREEAM Water leak detection
* [[BREEAM_Water_efficient_equipment|BREEAM Water efficient equipment]]

=== Materials ===

* BREEAM Life cycle impacts
* [[BREEAM_Hard_landscaping_and_boundary_protection|BREEAM Hard landscaping and boundary protection]]
* BREEAM Responsible sourcing of materials
* BREEAM Insulation
* [[BREEAM_Designing_for_durability_and_resilience|BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience]]
* BREEAM Material efficiency

=== Waste ===

* BREEAM Project waste management
* [[BREEAM_Recycled_aggregates|BREEAM Recycled aggregates]]
* BREEAM Operational waste
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes
* [[BREEAM_Adaptation_to_climate_change|BREEAM Adaptation to climate change]]
* BREEAM Functional adaptability

=== Land Use and Ecology ===

* [[BREEAM_Site_Selection|BREEAM Site Selection]]
* [[BREEAM_Ecological_value_of_site|BREEAM Ecological value of site]]
* [[BREEAM_Protection_of_ecological_features|BREEAM Protection of ecological features]]
* [[BREEAM_Minimising_impact_on_existing_site_ecology|BREEAM Minimising impact on existing site ecology]]
* [[BREEAM_Enhancing_site_ecology|BREEAM Enhancing site ecology]]
* BREEAM Long term impact on biodiversity

=== Pollution ===

* [[BREEAM_Impact_of_refrigerants|BREEAM Impact of refrigerants]]
* [[BREEAM_NOx_emissions|BREEAM NOx emissions]]
* BREEAM Flood risk management and reducing surface water run-off
* BREEAM Reduction of night time light pollution
* [[BREEAM_Reduction_of_Noise_Pollution|BREEAM Reduction of noise pollution]]

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