In recent years, the setting of minimum BREEAM ratings has become the main mechanism for sustainability in the planning process. More and more planning authorities are requiring new and refurbished buildings to meet ever higher BREEAM standards.
The speed of the uptake of BREEAM by planners and the lack of information or training by the BRE for planners in the scheme and process, has often resulted in...
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John McElwee has recently joined Sam Jones and Mike Slater in achieving BREEAM AP accreditation.
BREEAM AP is an exemplar qualification awarded to candidates that have demonstrated specialist skills in sustainability and environmental design combined with a high level of competence in the BREEAM assessment process.
BREEAM AP’s provide a design team with expert advice on built environment sustainabi...
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BREEAM In-Use is a scheme to help building managers reduce the running costs and improve the environmental performance of existing buildings. It consists of a standard, easy-to-use assessment methodology and an independent certification process that provides a clear and credible route map to improving sustainability. Parts 1 and 2 of the BREEAM In-Use Certification Scheme are relevant to all non-domesti...
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MRB has received a confirmed ‘Very Good’ BREEAM post construction certificate for award winning office development; 10SP. The development for Wilton won a BCO regional award in 2011. Our successful relationship with Wilton is continuing with another office development in Leeds, 2 Bond Court, nearing completion.
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MRB has been invited by long standing client Travelodge to attend a workshop with the BRE to discuss their experience of BREEAM and the planning process.
More and more Planning Authorities are making BREEAM an integral part of their planning policy with prerequisites for developments to achieve a Very Good or Excellent BREEAM rating becoming common. Whilst Travelodge have a clear policy with respect t...
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New provisions in the Energy Act 2011 will make it unlawful to let residential or commercial properties with an EPC Rating of F or G from April 2018, resulting in potentially significant implications for landlords and/or occupiers who wish to let, assign or sublet space. Current data suggests that approximately 20% of existing commercial buildings will fall into this category.
To address the implicati...
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We have selected Tas as our preferred building simulation software. Tas is an industry-leading building modelling and simulation tool. Capable of performing thermal simulation of the world’s largest and most complex buildings, Tas is an invaluable tool allowing our engineers to assist clients and design teams in the building design process, and to accurately predict energy consumption, CO2 emissions, op...
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Our clients are now facing increasingly demanding legislation and control. In direct response to this challenging environment, we have recently strengthened our technical capabilities via new staff appointments, expansion of our environmental accreditation and investment in new software.
Sam Jones has joined the MRB team, bringing a range of sustainability consultant skills to our already established...
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BREEAM 2011 is now live!
The latest document will set a new standard in sustainability and ensure that the scheme continues to drive innovation in sustainable building design and construction. MRB are embarking on the first assessments under the revised guidelines.
For help and advice on responding to BREEAM requirements, please contact our sustainability team.
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