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 […]

Long-Term Impact On Biodiversity (BREEAM LE05)

What is a BREEAM LE05 credit ? The LE05 (BREEAM 2014) credit previously placed focus on the contractor, requiring them to carry out a number of actions such as appointing a site Biodiversity Champion to be responsible for giving toolbox talks and keeping a biodiversity logbook.   In BREEAM 2018 you still require a management plan, […]

Enhancing The Ecology (BREEAM LE04)

What is a BREEAM LE04 credit ? The aim of this credit is to encourage actions to be taken to enhance the ecological value of the site as a result of the development.  This requires a suitable qualified ecologist to confirm that the recommendations of the Ecology Report for the enhancement of site ecology have […]

Ecological Value Of Site And Protection Of Ecological Features (BREEAM LE02)

What is a BREEAM LE02 credit ? This credit is designed to encourage development on land that already has limited value to wildlife and to protect any existing ecological features from substantial damage during site preparation and subsequently, the completion of construction works. A suitably qualified ecologist will visit the site and establish if it […]

Considerate Constructors Scheme Packages (BREEAM MAN 03.3)

A range of packages assisting principal contractors to achieve the necessary Considerate Constructors Scheme accreditation. WPSCC guarantee to immediately increase your score for the Considerate Constructors Scheme. As with everything else that WPSCC provides, our Considerate Constructors Scheme consultancy packages are flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs. A package can vary from […]

Building User Guide (Bug) (BREEAM MAN04.4)

What is a building user guide (BUG) ? A BUG is an essential part of the handover documentation for the BREEAM Man04.4 credit.  The BUG aims to provide a simple and quick reference guide for the occupants of a new (or refurbished) building. It describes the systems that have been installed and how they work, […]