Sustainable Construction
CSR
Tender Process
Energy Efficiency
Green Materials
Sustainable Design

Construction Tender Process - Tools and Guidance

BREEAM

BRE Environmental Assessment Method can be used to assess the environmental performance of any type of building (new and existing) as well as setting a performance measurement target within the specification.


Constructing Excellence Environmental KPIs

These Key Performance Indicators (KPIs can be used by organisations to benchmark their performance as well as set targets against the rest of the industry or sector.


Environmental Issues in Purchasing

This OGC and Defra joint guidance is intended to show how clear and careful consideration can be given to environmental issues during the procurement process.


Achieving Excellence Guide 11 - Sustainability

This guide aims to encourage thorough consideration of sustainable development and to illustrate the ways in which sustainable construction can be delivered through the construction procurement process.


Green Public Private Partnerships

This government guide provides advice about how to take account of environmental considerations within PPP and PFI project teams, including project owners and managers, and in-house and external advisors as well as contractors.


SEEDA - Sustainability Checklist for Developments

The Checklist is a new, easy-to-use online tool that has been developed by SEEDA and BRE. Devised specifically to guide the design of new developments by making sense of current policy, the Checklist highlights best practice, complementing Ecohomes and the new Code for Sustainable Homes.