BREEAM assessments

Introduction to BREEAM

The BRE environmental assessment methodology (BREEAM) provides an environmental rating and label to a building (e.g. good, excellent), based on scores given to a wide range of issues, including: energy, transport, water, materials, management, etc.

Launched in the UK in 1990, BREEAM is the longest established assessment methodology and has been used to assess over 110,000 buildings around the world. Covering a wide range of building types, both existing and new build.

Drivers and Value

The BREEAM assessment process provides a clearly defined and effective structure for the evaluation and delivery of sustainable buildings.

Buildings that utilise natural resources efficiently are cost effective to operate, enhance occupant health and productivity, and boost investor returns by increased value and reduced depreciation and market volatility.

Final certification provides a clear and communicable signal to potential investors, owners and occupants.

ECD Research and Consultancy Capabilities

ECD Research and Consultancy offers expert consultancy services and has extensive firsthand experience in the delivery of BREEAM assessments. Our services can include:

  • BREEAM introduction workshops and seminars
  • BREEAM pre-assessment: Consultancy team consultation, indicative scoring, future actions analysis.
  • BREEAM formal assessment: Project review and data compilation, formal report preparation and submission.
  • BREEAM Post Construction Review: Project review, site visits and data compilation, formal report preparation and submission.

In addition, ECD Research and Consultancy can provide a wide range of specialised support services to maximise the performance of your development. These include:

  • Design optimization and building simulation
  • Building regulation compliance services
  • Technical and economic optimisation
  • Training (contractors, planners, occupants etc.)
  • Post occupancy evaluation

Furthermore, ECD Research and Consultancy can develop concepts for zero-carbon buildings, to help you deliver pioneering sustainable buildings.