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Multiple Author ArticleBREEAM Evidence types by issue
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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[edit] Management
| Design stage | Post construction | |
| BREEAM Stakeholder consultation |
Sign in sheets, feedback forms, Agendas, meeting invites, Meeting Meeting Minutes Photographs from consultation events File note with a description of the process that has been taken |
Consultation responses and feedback to consultees |
| BREEAM Sustainability champion |
Meeting Minutes/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 |
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| 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 |
Confirmation letters |
| BREEAM Handover | Confirmation of production of a Building User Guide | Building User Guide |
| BREEAM Inclusive and accessible design |
Design & Architect notes with accessibility explanations |
Site inspection confirmations |
| BREEAM Aftercare support | Letter of commitment |
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 |
[edit] Health and Wellbeing
[edit] Energy
[edit] 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 |
Confirmation of building user numbers |
Drawings and pictures |
| BREEAM Alternative modes of transport | ||
| BREEAM Maximum car parking capacity |
Confirmation from designers/clients with number of building users |
Drawings and pictures |
| BREEAM 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 |
Assessor site inspection |
| BREEAM Home office |
[edit] Water
| Design stage | Post construction | |
| BREEAM Water consumption |
Area schedule from the architect Calculator tool |
As built water schematic (water) Confirmation of no changes (or additional info as above) |
| BREEAM Water monitoring |
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 |
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 |
[edit] 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 |
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| 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 |
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| BREEAM Designing for durability and resilience | Drawing of designed durability measures. | Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit |
| BREEAM Material efficiency |
Summary technical report. |
Assessors site inspection and photographs from PCR visit |
[edit] Waste
| Design stage | Post construction | |
| BREEAM Construction waste management | Contractor’s specifications |
Site specific waste management plan 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 |
[edit] Land Use and Ecology
| Design stage | Post construction | |
| BREEAM Site Selection |
Existing site plan Proposed site plan |
Existing site plan |
| 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. |
[edit] Pollution
| Design stage | Post construction | |
| BREEAM Impact of refrigerants |
General specifications |
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| 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 |
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. |
OR Confirmation within 800m radius of the assessed site. |
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This page created originally by 70+ assessors and APs at a BREEAM Professionals workshop March 2018
BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
--Multiple Author Article 16:26, 19 Apr 2018 (BST)
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