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BREEAM is the longest serving environmental assessment methodology and a familiar acronym in most aspects of the construction industry.

The general BREEAM process comprises three distinct assessment parts; pre-assessment, design-stage and post-construction, undertaken by a BRE trained and registered Assessor or Accredited Professional (AP). Target credits are selected by the team based upon the specific development opportunities and team aspirations. Having an Accredited Professional on hand throughout will mean that the rating is achieved with the most beneficial features, ensuring the clients money is spent where it can add true sustainable value.

BREEAM is constantly evolving to ensure that the process remains relevant to societal, environmental and political needs. The certification is a robust, established and familiar process that promotes higher building standards which add real value.

At ZED we are proud of our Accredited Professional status and have the experience to help at any stage in the BREEAM process.

Leadership in Environmental and Engineering Design (LEED) was developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) in the late 1990s to promote better buildings through reducing cost, lowering energy consumption and driving innovation.

In a similar vein to BREEAM, the assessment methodology is based upon a credit scoring system with both mandatory and voluntary issues. Further to final ratification and achieving the various score threshold, projects are certified ‘Certified’, ‘Silver’, ‘Gold’ or ‘Platinum’.

In addition to the construction of buildings, LEED assessment can be undertaken upon interior design, building operations & maintenance and neighbourhood development. With origins in the US, LEED has a global following with activity in 165 countries and territories.

We can assist your project through the LEED certification process & provide expert analysis for energy, daylighting, thermal comfort and commissioning aspects of the assessment.