Achieving the more ambitious levels of the BREEAM methodology requires thorough consideration and careful planning. Early consideration greatly improves the potential of including sustainability measures in a cost effective manner. Planning for Sustainability assigns a BREEAM Accredited Professional to all BREEAM projects supporting planning and design teams delivering the sustainability commitments in an efficient and cost effective manner.
In order to maximize the benefits and cost-effectiveness of sustainability in the design process, consideration to this topic should be an integral part of the design process from its inception. Issues ranging from site selection to the specification of materials from sustainable sources and the management of construction all can contribute to the sustainability credentials of a development project. The late consideration of these issues lead more often than not to significantly higher implementation costs or project delays.
Planning for Sustainability provides a wide range of services supporting your project to achieve a high BREEAM rating efficiently. Our BREEAM Accredited Professionals are well placed to support planning and design-led development proposals and are accustomed to working closely with planners and masterplanners. We believe that a close working relationship between client, town planners, designers and sustainability advisors is essential to deliver high standards of sustainability in a cost effective manner.
Phased approach to BREEAM project management
Planning for Sustainability advocates using five distinct stages to ensure the successful management of a BREEAM project:
1. BREEAM Preliminary or opportunities and constraints analysis
2. BREEAM Strategy
3. Pre-assessment report
4. Design Stage Assessment and interim certification
5. Post-construction review and final certification
Full assessment service
In addition to the project management and BREEAM consultancy Planning for Sustainability provides a full range of assessment services to support your BREEAM project, including:
- Flood Risk Assessment
- Ecology surveys and ecological assessments
- Transport Plans
- Transport Assessment
- Noise Assessment
- Daylight assessment
- Energy Strategy
- SBEM assessments
Contact us for a free initial analysis report of the sustainability risks, constraints and opportunities associated with your projects and a matching proposal. Send us an email on samantha.bamford@planningforsustainability.co.uk or call on 01235 838568.
