TPS are licensed assessors for the Building Research Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), the world’s leading system for assessing the range of environmental impacts associated with buildings.
BREEAM is used by owners, users and designers to demonstrate their environmental commitment and to reduce the impact that their buildings have on the environment. Buildings are assessed against performance criteria set by the BRE and awarded ‘credits’ based on their levels of performance.
The Building Research Establishment has standard models for certain types of development:
- Offices
- Light industrial, warehousing (non-retail)
- Residential (“Eco Homes”)
- Retail
- Schools
- Prisons (Houseblocks)
Bespoke versions can be tailored by BRE and are required for any other type of building.
A BREEAM assessment comprises three parts: a core assessment of the building fabric and services plus two alternative parts dealing with the quality of the design and procurement, and management and operating procedures, which are included as appropriate. Pre-assessment design support can also be provided.
 Contact: Steve Webster or Chris Gee
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