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, […]

Construction Waste Management Diversion Resources Landfill (BREEAM WST01.2)

Construction Waste Management – Diversion of Resources from Landfill (BREEAM Wst01.2) These BREEAM credits were originally satisfied by producing a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for a project. However, it is now 1 element of a Site Resource Management Plan (SRMP), combining waste management with the measuring/monitoring of site impacts. What Is Required for Waste […]

Construction Waste Management – Construction Resource Efficiency (BREEAM WST01.1)

Construction Waste Management – Construction Resource Efficiency (BREEAM Wst01.1)   This BREEAM credit was originally satisfied by producing a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for a project. However, it is now 1 element of a Site Resource Management Plan (SRMP), combining waste management with the measuring / monitoring of site impacts.   What Is Required […]

BREEAM Management

BREEAM Management   What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, it is utilised in master planning projects, buildings, and infrastructure. This sustainability assessment method was established in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and can be applied to refurbishment schemes or new developments. The standards for environmental performance of […]

Acoustic Performance (BREEAM HEA05)

What is a BREEAM HEA05 credit ? This BREEAM credit ensures that a building’s sound insulation meets the approved standard for its purpose.  A Suitably Qualified Acoustician (SQA) must carry out an assessment of the built form specification, typical arrangement and fit out specification for the building type and any external factors that are likely […]

Pre-Demolition Audits

Pre-Demolition Audits   Pre-Demolition Audits identify opportunities for reclamation, re-use and recycling from a demolition process. The end report will provide you with graphical displays on waste arisings that can be expected from the process, together with list of recommendations for reducing your waste disposal costs. What Are Pre-Demolition Audits? The Pre-Demolition methodology/approach was defined […]