Why choose Encon Associates as your BREEAM accredited professionals?

Sustainability is at the core of modern construction. We must all play our part in preserving our planet, and attaining BREEAM accreditation for your building project is just one of the ways to accomplish this. Whether you are developing a new project or refurbishing an existing building, a BREEAM Accredited Professional can help you navigate the complex criteria for BREEAM certification. 

At Encon Associates, we have helped hundreds of projects achieve BREEAM certification, and we are exceptionally proud to have never missed a targeted rating. But why should you choose us as your BREEAM Accredited Professionals? Keep reading to discover what sets us apart from other BREEAM APs. 

What is a BREEAM Accredited Professional?

A BREEAM Accredited Professional (AP) is a certified expert in sustainable building design who has a deep understanding of the BREEAM assessment criteria. The BREEAM AP qualification provides formal recognition of specialist skills that contribute to the sustainable buildings movement, helping to guide projects toward the highest environmental standards. A BREEAM AP plays a crucial role in helping clients attain BREEAM accreditation, ensuring that environmental strategies are integrated into the early project design phases.

Reasons to choose Encon Associates as your BREEAM APs

Comprehensive Approach to BREEAM

At Encon Associates, we provide a holistic approach to the BREEAM assessment process. Our expert team of BREEAM APs have a deep understanding of the certification criteria for all building types, coupled with valuable expertise in sustainable construction. We will work closely with you from the initial stages of your project, providing detailed reports and recommendations to help you achieve your desired BREEAM rating.

Our BREEAM assessment services include:

• Pre-assessments - determining the environmental impact of your development before any on-site work begins
• Design stage assessments - providing expert advice and guidance to make sure your design meets BREEAM requirements
• Post-construction stage assessments - reviewing your building’s performance after construction to ensure it aligns with BREEAM standards 

Achieving Key BREEAM Credits

Choosing Encon Associates as your BREEAM Accredited Professionals can help you obtain two key BREEAM credits for Man 01 (Project Brief and Design) and Man 03 (Responsible Construction Practices), or 1.56% of the overall score. This can make all the difference in achieving a higher certification level, and is especially important if you are striving for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Outstanding’ scores.

We highly recommend appointing one of our BREEAM APs during the initial design stages i.e. RIBA Stage 0-2 or the Concept Design phase. By getting involved early, we can help you avoid common pitfalls and costly delays that could lead to non-compliance. You can read more about the common mistakes to avoid when applying for BREEAM certification in our dedicated blog post.

Collaboration with BREEAM Assessors

Throughout the duration of your project, our BREEAM APs will collaborate closely with your chosen BREEAM Assessor to guide your project toward its environmental targets. This partnership helps us to identify and implement appropriate sustainable practices, ensuring your project receives the highest BREEAM rating possible.

At Encon Associates, all our BREEAM APs are also licensed BREEAM Assessors, and we can act as standalone APs or combine our assessor service with the AP role. We can tailor our support to meet the specific needs of your development, helping to enhance overall project  efficiency and facilitate a much smoother accreditation process.

Assistance with Project Management

When you partner with one of our BREEAM APs, your design and construction teams will benefit from assistance with project management. We will work with you to determine an appropriate sustainability rating for your building, and participate in key stakeholder meetings to make sure everyone is effectively working towards your BREEAM objectives. We will liaise with all key stakeholders and schedule tasks for relevant team members, as well as negotiating any trade-offs required. 

Our BREEAM APs will be on hand to provide advice and guidance throughout the entirety of the assessment process. We will continuously monitor any potential risks that could lead to non-compliance, and develop new strategies to ensure your project is on track to achieve its targeted BREEAM rating.

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Sustainable Building Consultancy

Beyond our BREEAM services, we also offer a wide range of additional environmental building consultancy services that are designed to improve the sustainability of your project. Our complementary BREEAM services include landscape architecture, arboriculture, ecology, traffic and transportation analysis, energy assessments, and much more.

Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures we cover all aspects of your project’s sustainability credentials. This helps to streamline your path toward BREEAM accreditation and various other environmental assessment methods, as well as supporting pre-application requirements and planning conditions.

Partner with our BREEAM accredited professionals

Choosing the right BREEAM Accredited Professional is essential for meeting your project’s sustainability objectives efficiently and cost-effectively. When you partner with Encon Associates, you’ll gain access to industry-leading expertise and knowledge, ensuring your development is best placed to obtain its desired BREEAM rating.

Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your upcoming building project.