Introduction to the Application of BREEAM
(Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
Environmental Assessment tools (such as BREEAM and LEED) are in place to encourage design teams to apply sustainability initiatives to their proposed new-builds and renovations. However, do these tools go far enough? Can a building still be constructed, achieve a high 'sustainability' rating and not actually meet the needs of local and global environmental issues?
The course is an opportunity to understand the BREEAM assessment methodology as well as be informed about the specific requirements of assessment schemes for different types of buildings.
Furthermore, it is an opportunity to gain an insight into the BREEAM 2008 assessment criteria and understand the changes that have been made to encourage a building to not just be designed with sustainability in mind, but also constructed. It is an opportunity to not only understand the theory behind BREEAM, but the application processes. This includes being aware of how sustainability targets can be achieved through innovative design approaches.
The aim of the course is to provide learners with an overview of BREEAM 2008 and provide an insight into the practical application of BREEAM. The learners will have an opportunity to learn how their sites can achieve the highest BREEAM rating possible.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Duration
One half day. This course can be tailored for your organisation and provided as in-house awareness training or candidates can attend an open course where they can learn from and share experiences with candidates from other organisations.
Who Should Attend?
The course has been designed to be applicable to candidates working at any level, within the construction industry. All who have some exposure to BREEAM and/or sustainability associated with the design, planning and construction of buildings should attend.
Structure
The course will be delivered by a mixture of tutor presentations, group exercises and discussions. During the course all candidates will have an opportunity to compile a mini portfolio of information which will be generated during the course. This will act as course reference material.
Outcomes
The objectives of the programme are that, following satisfactory completion of the training and assessment the candidate will be able to:
- Understand the Concept of Sustainability;
- List the requirements of BREEAM 2008 in order of Environmental Weighting;
- Understand the importance of site selection in relation site specific credits;
- Appreciate the timeline associated with achieving various credits.
Price: £150.00 + VAT (per candidate)
Contact the Academy Team on +44 (0)191 495 6248
or e-mail info@environmental-academy.co.uk for further information on this course.