The Evolution of HQM to BREEAM Residential: A New Era in Sustainable Housing

BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential

BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1. BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1. In a significant move towards streamlining sustainability assessments for residential properties, the Home Quality Mark (HQM) has evolved to become part of the BREEAM product range. This transition, effective from April 2025, marks the introduction of BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1. This rebranding […]

What is BREEAM In-Use?

BREEAM In-use Sustainable Buildings

What is BREEAM In-use? BREEAM In-Use Assessment is a globally recognized standard for assessing and improving the sustainability of existing buildings. It provides a comprehensive framework for property investors, owners, managers, and occupiers to enhance the performance of their assets. This blog will delve into the key aspects of BREEAM In-Use, its benefits, and how it […]

BREEAM New Construction V7 (UK & International) Proposed Changes

The BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7) technical manuals (UK and International) pre-release proposed changes have been announced. Having received a comprehensive summary document and access to review and provide feedback on the version manual we’ve highlighted the details here in this blog with the key BREEAM Version 7 benchmarks, modelling and summary criteria as: […]

346 Clapham Road Sustainable Consulting Project

346 Clapham Road Sustainable Consulting Project Scope of 346 Clapham Road Sustainable Consulting Project Sustain Quality Ltd was appointed to provide environmental services for 346 Clapham Road. We supported the development, which included the demolition of an existing office building and the creation of a mixed-use redevelopment scheme, featuring Class E office space on the […]

BREEAM Excellent for Landmark Mainframe Sustainable Building

BREEAM Excellent for High-Tech Landmark Mainframe Sustainable Building Scope of Mainframe Sustainable Building Project (BREEAM Case Study) Sustain Quality were appointed for the landmark Mainframe Development by the developer Arax Properties and working with HUT Architects alongside the main contractor Think Inside. Our role within the proposal was both Sustainability Champion and BREEAM Assessor, supporting […]

1-3 Westbourne Grove Energy Statement Incorporating Sustainable Construction

1-3 Westbourne Grove, Energy Statement Project Incorporating Sustainable Construction Scope of Project: Energy Statement Project Incorporating Sustainable Construction Sustain Quality were instructed to provide an Energy Statement incorporating sustainable construction and implementing energy efficiency measured initiatives, including to, ‘be Green’ and ‘be Lean,’ looking at installation of ASHP (Air Source Heat Pumps) and utilising high […]

Burberry, Heathrow T5, BREEAM UK Commercial Project

Burberry, Heathrow T5, BREEAM UK Commercial Project Scope of Burberry, Heathrow T5, BREEAM UK Commercial Project Sustain Quality were instructed to carry out BREEAM assessments to identify evidence contributing to the certification of BREEAM credits for the redevelopment fit out of Burberry, Heathrow, Terminal 5, London, TW6 2GA. With the aim of BREEAM to assess, […]

Eco Audit for Sensitive Building

Maintaining Listed Buildings – Church Scope of the Project – Energy Audit Historical Buildings This Energy Audit Historical Buildings – This eco-audit report looks at how St John the Evangelist Church in Kingston-upon-Thames has improved its environmental practices throughout a regeneration project, which includes new heating and lighting systems and new toilet and kitchen facilities. […]

BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out

BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Pre-Assessment

Limiting Air Polluiton Scope Of The Project – BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out South Bookham Space at Keystone House is a vibrant community centre run by volunteering residents of Bookham, Surrey. The centre is being refurbished and extended to accommodate the future needs of the local residents with an emphasis on early years, youth and […]