Responsible Construction Practices – Environmental Management (BREEAM MAN03.1)

What does a management system include? An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of practices that documents how a principal contractor reduces their overall environmental impact and reduces waste costs. Having an EMS on site will help to achieve environmental goals, which are a key part of BREEAM and the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) […]

Site Impacts – Energy, Water, Carbon, Waste (SWMP)

Site Impacts – Energy, Water, Carbon, Waste (SWMP) Although no longer a legal requirement, SWMPs are still a necessity for obtaining the Wst 01 BREEAM Credit. They can also be required as conditions for planning applications. As a comprehensive forecast, monitoring, and review tool, SWMPs/Site Resource Management Plans (SRMPs) are an integral part of sustainable […]

Responsible Sourcing Of Site Timber

Why Do You Need To Plan The Responsible Sourcing of Site Timber? The responsible sourcing of site timber is part of managing your construction site in an environmentally responsible manner. You will need to ensure that all timber used on the project is sourced in accordance with the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy. Responsible sourcing […]

Recycled Aggregates (BREEAM WST02)

What is the aim of BREEAM wST02 credit ? The aim of this credit is to encourage the use of recycled and secondary aggregates during a project, thereby reducing the demand for virgin material and optimising material efficiency in construction.  Recycled or secondary aggregates are either from construction, demolition or excavation waste, obtained on-site or […]

Operational Waste Audit

Operational Waste Audits (OWAs) (BREEAM Wst03)   All organisations and residences produce waste. From household and business waste to food scraps, there is no escaping it. But by understanding what waste is produced and where, you will be better equipped to handle and reduce waste, saving you money and helping your development become more sustainable. […]

Pre-Refurbishment Audits

Pre-Refurbishment Audits Pre-Refurbishment Audits involve the assessment and analysis of waste produced from the demolition element of a building refurbishment (requirement of BREEAM assessment).  We are on the preferred supplier list for ISG for this service.  What Are Pre-Refurbishment Audits? These Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a refurbishment process. The end report will […]

Minimising Impact On The Existing Site Ecology (BREEAM LE03)

What is the aim of BREEAM LE03? The aim of this credit is to minimise the impact of a building development on the existing site ecology.  It requires the use of a mitigation hierarchy when considering the impact of a development’s site preparation and construction on the existing ecological features. This hierarchy is as follows:- […]

Material Efficiency (BREEAM MAT06)

What does BREEAM material efficiency aim to do ? This BREEAM Credit aims to recognise and encourage measures to optimise material efficiency in order to minimise the environmental impact of materials use and also waste predicted from the proposed construction project. A clear framework has to be documented and tracked through the design and construction […]

O And M Manuals

What is an O & M Manual and Building User Guide and why do I need one ? Operation and Maintenance Manuals, together with Building User Guides, are an important part of the handover of a building to the client. The Building User guide is a non-technical guide to how the building works and is designed […]

MAT03.2 Responsible Sourcing Of Materials

What is a MAT03.4 credit ? The MAT03.2 credit refers to the responsible sourcing of products.  All timber purchased needs to be FSC or PEFC certified.  All certificates need to be checked and recorded from the relevant deliveries.  Other products should only be purchased from companies who have an environmental qualification such as ISO 14001 […]