BREEAM Solutions

Experience a Fresh Approach – Practical, Pro-active & Cost Conscious

The BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) process was
launched in 1990 and is now the most widespread benchmark for environmental design, performance
and energy efficiency in the UK construction industry.

GreenBuild recognise the ever-increasing sustainable, and subsequently financial, burdens related to
achieving BREEAM certification. These requirements are effectively mitigated through our professional,
collaborative and cost-conscious approach to all projects.

With a strong focus on Client needs, and always adaptable to change, our customised process-
management tools ensure the sustainability targets of all projects are achieved smoothly and efficiently
without detracting from the main design and construction disciplines and focus.

Trained and certified in all available BREEAM schemes, GreenBuild Consult licensed assessors provide
practical, accurate and efficient BREEAM consultancy services including:

Pre-tender advice, guidance & scoping.

Planning application BREEAM Sustainability Reports
Full BREEAM Assessment services from pre-assessment to formal post
construction certification.
Construction stage data gathering.
BREEAM Cost Consultancy
Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
Sbem Calculations and Energy Performance Certificates.

GreenBuild Assessors are also certified BREEAM Accredited Professionals (license number
BREEAMAP0226), which ensures two additional ‘innovation’ credits can be achieved during the formal
assessment process. This service, in addition to the above, allows GreenBuild to be cost-competitive
within the sustainability sector.

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Case Studies
Riversdale Surgery Extension, Bridgend
GreenBuild Consult were appointed as lead BREEAM
Assessors for a new build three storey extension of an
existing medical surgery at Bridgend. Assessed using the
BREEAM for Healthcare 2008 methodology, the highly
energy efficient design achieves all mandatory BREEAM
Excellent requirements for the Energy category, and is
currently expected to achieve the required BREEAM ‘Very
Good’ rating.
The building achieves high scores in the Health & Wellbeing
section, with over 75% of available credits achieved – ensuring
a comfortable internal environment for patients. The building
also achieves an Energy Performance (CO2 index) rating of
28, equivalent to a ‘B’ rating, due to the provision of highly
efficient mechanical and electrical services and energy
efficient thermal elements.
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New Lecture Theatre, Bridgend College
The project consists of the major refurbishment and infill
construction of a new lecture theatre on behalf of Bridgend
College. The project is being assessed using the BREEAM for
Education 2008 methodology, and through a collaborative
approach with project team members, the project is currently
on target to achieve the required BREEAM rating of ‘Very
Good’, with the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ score within the Energy
category.
Through a collaborative approach with the project
contractors, the building achieves high scores in the Waste
category with a section score of 83%, largely achieved by
the reduction of waste generated during construction and
the diversion of construction waste from landfill. Through the
specification of low-flow sanitary fittings, including shut off
and leak detection systems, a section score of 87% was also
achieved for the Water category. In addition, the building
also achieves an Energy Performance Certificate ‘A’ rating.
Code For Sustainable Homes
Experience a Fresh Approach – Efficient Process with Cost Conscious Solutions

In April 2007, the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced the BRE Ecohomes scheme for the assessment
of new housing. The Code aims to protect the environment by providing guidance on the construction
of high performance homes built with sustainability in mind, whilst meeting and exceeding the latest
regulatory requirements along the way.

The Code is a Government adopted environmental assessment method for new homes covering a
total of nine topic areas, and contains mandatory minimum levels of performance for each specific
certification level.

GreenBuild recognise the ever-increasing sustainable, and subsequently financial, burdens related
to achieving CSH certification, particularly for single dwelling developments. These requirements,
which may introduce additional or unforeseen hurdles during the design and construction process,
are effectively mitigated through our professional, collaborative and cost-conscious approach to all
domestic construction projects.

With a strong focus on Client needs, and always adaptable to change, our customised process-
management tools ensure CSH targets are achieved smoothly and efficiently without detracting
from the main design and construction disciplines and focus. As trained and certified CSH assessors,
GreenBuild Consult licensed consultants provide practical, accurate and efficient CSH consultancy
services including:

Pre-tender advice, guidance & scoping.

Planning application CSH Sustainability Reports & free site registration.
Full CSH Assessment services from pre-assessment to formal post-construction certification.
Construction stage data gathering.
CSH Cost Consultancy for CSH Level Uplifts.
Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
SAP Calculations and Energy Performance Certificates.

GreenBuild Assessors are also certified Domestic Energy Assessors. This service, in addition to the
above, allows GreenBuild to be cost-competitive within the sustainability sector.

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Case Studies

Code For Sustainable Homes

St. Michaels Mews, Llandaff Gelliwion, Pontypridd

The development at St. Michaels Mews consisted of the This bespoke property consisted of a single dwelling located
construction of three terraced properties in Llandaff, Cardiff. within a former quarry near Pontypridd.
GreenBuild Consult were employed to carry out a Code for
Sustainable Homes assessment for the dwellings, including GreenBuild Consult were employed to initially consult with
sustainability and renewable energy consultancy services in the Client to determine the low carbon aspirations for the
relation to: project, and subsequently investigate the most appropriate
type of system to achieve minimum CSH Level 3 carbon
Type and performance of materials used in major savings.
building elements
Following an extensive collaboration process with Hyde &
Appropriate building services to achieve a 25% Hyde Architects, GreenBuild produced the SAP calculation
improvement beyond the requirements of Building for the property which demonstrated Building Regulation
Regulations Part L1a (2006). Part L1a (2006) compliance, and a 40% improvement
beyond target requirements and a 15% betterment beyond
All sustainability targets were achieved including formal Code CSH level 3 requirements.
for Sustainable Homes Level 3 Certification.

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Reason To Use GreenBuild Consult

Extensive, Practical Construction Experience
Collaborative & Proactive Approach
Focused on Client needs
Adaptable to change
Process Management
Accredited & licensed Consultants
Cost conscious organisation
Cost-Competitive
Value for Money

The incorporation of sustainable practices when designing and building

properties can lead to significant financial and marketing benefits:

Low running/maintenance costs

Increased value/rental income
Healthier internal environment for occupants

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Sustainable Development &
Sustainable Construction Benefits

Sustainable Development involves balancing economic, environmental

and social needs on all fronts, taking the associated costs and benefits
into account when making decisions.

Social
Contribution to Socially Responsible Policies
Social
E.g. inclusion of local workforce
Increased Environmental Awareness Be le
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� Community Eq
� Workforce Sustainable

� Visitors Environment Economic

Viable
Environmental
Reduction in annual CO2 Emissions
Minimized ozone depletion through material selection.

Improved Productivity
Improvement of internal working environment
Reduction in absenteeism.

Economic
Lower Running Costs
� Less energy and fossil fuel consumption
� Lower water consumption
Increased Property Value
� Due to lower operating costs
Positive Public Image
� 'Green’ credentials.

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Sustainability Drivers for Change
Building Regulations & Part L
The England & Wales Building Regulations cover all aspects of construction, including foundations, damp-proofing, the overall stability
of the building, insulation, energy conservation, ventilation, heating, fire protection, means of escape in case of fire and electrics.

Part L of the Building Regulations relate to the conservation of fuel and power from domestic and non-domestic buildings respectively,
and is split into two key areas - Part L1 and Part L2.

From 1st October 2010, Part L of the Building Regulations in England and Wales was updated, and included further measures for the
reduction of carbon emissions from UK buildings, beyond those previously in place (Part L 2006). Part L1A 2010 aims to reduce CO2
emissions by 25% over Part L1A 2006. This is a 40% improvement over a dwelling built to the 2002 regulations. This corresponds roughly
with the trigger point for Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, in line with the Government’s strategy for getting new build dwellings to
zero carbon by 2016.

For PartL2A 2010, an aggregate 25% improvement factor is introduced. This situation is more complex as the “aggregate” approach
has been adopted to reflect the relative ease of compliance of different types of buildings. Therefore, the reduction for any particular
building will vary but when aggregated across the non-domestic sector build mix, an overall reduction of 25% is achieved.

Building Regulations in Wales – The Future

Building Regulation powers transfer to Wales on 31 December 2011. As the first step on the path to zero carbon the Assembly Government
has set a 55% improvement (over the 2006 Building Regulations) as the target for the first changes to devolved Building Regulations. It
aims to bring forward detailed proposals for consultation during 2012 with a view to implementation in 2013. It anticipates that renewable
energy will play a part in meeting new standards and that in the short term these are likely to be small scale provision.

Welsh Assembly Government: Technical Advice Note (TAN) 22:

To move towards more sustainable and zero carbon buildings in Wales, the Assembly Government expects that the following standards
will be met, as set out in Planning for Sustainable Buildings (TAN22):
Applications for 5 or more dwellings received on or after 1st September 2009 to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and
obtain 6 credits under issue Ene1 - Dwelling Emission Rate.
Applications for 1 or more dwellings received on or after 1st September 2010 to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 and
obtain 6 credits under issue Ene1 - Dwelling Emission Rate.
Applications received on or after 1st September 2009 for non-residential development which will either have a floorspace
of 1,000 sqm or more, or will be carried out on a site having an area of one hectare or more, to meet the Building Research
Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) ‘Very Good’ standard and achieve the mandatory credits for
‘Excellent’ under issue Ene1 - Reduction of CO2 Emissions.

Please note, in relation to the October 2010 Building Regulations update of Part L, and to avoid confusion the Assembly Government
have indicated that Section 4.11 of Planning for Sustainable Buildings (PPW) will be amended to reflect the proposed changes to the
Code for Sustainable Homes from October 2010 once these have been finalised by CLG. This is likely to amend the policy wording to
expect only 1 credit under Category Ene1 which will continue the 31% improvement requirement (residential only).

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