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Building Assessments and Certifications

Mechanical and Electrical Building Services
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Specialists in delivering a range of high-quality Building Assessments and Certifications

Whether you’re aiming to meet the highest environmental standards or reduce long-term energy costs, our comprehensive range of assessments will help you achieve your goals

At Method Consulting we specialise in delivering a range of high-quality building assessments and certifications, with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that align with your specific needs and regulatory requirements. Our expertise goes beyond traditional assessments—with a highly skilled team that focus on the science behind building performance to deliver long-term value for our clients. 

Whether you are looking to achieve certifications such as BREEAM, Passivhaus, or Part L compliance, we  offer expert guidance and support throughout the entire process.

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Detailed Assessments

Thorough evaluations of building services to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with relevant standards

Certification Support

Comprehensive assistance in obtaining industry-recognised certifications, enhancing the value and credibility of your projects

Sustainability Integration

Innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Continuous support to maintain compliance and adapt to changing regulations and standards

Assessments and Certifications

  • BB101/DfE thermal comfort assessment

    Overheating assessment for education buildings

  • BREEAM

    A widely used sustainability assessment method for buildings. It assesses the environmental performance of a building across various categories, including energy, water, materials, and waste

  • BREEAM In Use

    BREEAM In-Use is an assessment and certification scheme designed to help building managers reduce and improve the environmental performance of existing buildings covering the major environmental issues that affect buildings throughout their operational life. 

  • Building Regulations Part L SBEM and SAP

    Building regulation energy assessments for both domestic and non-domestic buildings

  • Building Regulations Part O & CIBSE TM59 CIBSE TM52

    Overheating assessment for domestic properties
  • CEEQUAL

    Assessment and award scheme for delivering improved sustainability performance and strategy in civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping and works in public spaces

  • CIBSE TM54 Operational Energy assessments

    Operational energy assessments for both new and existing buildings, striving to meet client, planning and aspirational targets in line with guidance such as LETI and the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard

  • CIBSE TM52

    Overheating assessment for non-domestic buildings

  • BRE Residential Daylight & Sunlight assessments

    Assessment to evaluate the natural light levels within a proposed residential development and its impact on surrounding properties

  • DfE Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM)

    Assessments utilised to evaluate the daylight performance of buildings using real-world climate data to meet relevant targets.

  • DREAM

    Environmental assessment tool for New Building and Refurbishment projects on the Defence Estate

  • Energy Statements

    Assessment & report demonstrating compliance with required local sustainability and energy policies

  • EPCs

    Building regulation Energy Performance Certificates for both domestic and non-domestic buildings

  • Fitwel

    Fitwel is a building certification system designed to improve the health and well-being of building occupants

  • Home Quality Mark

    HQM is a rating system used to assess and recognize the overall quality of homes in the UK. It focuses on a range of factors, including environmental sustainability, safety, comfort, energy efficiency, and the overall well-being of the residents

  • Lift Traffic Analysis    

    Dynamic simulation modelling to assess lift performance to determine the number, size and speed of lifts required

  • Life Cycle Costing for BREEAM Assessments

    Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is a crucial part of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) assessments. It involves evaluating the total cost of a building over its entire life cycle, including initial construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal

  • Low and Zero Carbon (LZC) assessments

    Assessments to evaluate the feasibility and impact of integrating low and zero carbon technologies into building projects

  • Modelling required as part of targeting various BREEAM credits

    Modelling to support BREEAM evidence for overheating (Hea04), energy (Ene01, Ene04) or daylighting (Hea01)

  • NABERS

    Performance-based rating system for buildings, which measures environmental impact and operational efficiency. Incorporates detailed HVAC modelling and advice from our in-house NABERS assessors

  • Passive House PHPP assessments

    Energy performance evaluation of buildings designed to meet the Passivhaus standard

  • RESET Air

    RESET Air is a standard for continuous monitoring of indoor air quality in built environments. It focuses on ensuring healthy indoor air quality by using real-time data to track and improve air quality

  • SKA

    Environmental assessment method, benchmark and standard developed specifically for commercial office fit-outs

  • SmartScore

    SmartScore certification is a global standard for smart buildings that assesses and promotes technology, sustainability, and user experience. It is designed to ensure that buildings are equipped with the latest smart technologies to enhance the quality of life for occupants and improve operational efficiency

  • Thermal Bridging Calculations

    Thermal bridging calculations are used to identify and quantify areas in a building where heat transfer is more significant due to the presence of materials with higher thermal conductivity

  • WELL

    International system that measures, monitors and certifies attributes of buildings that impact occupant health

  • WiredScore

    WiredScore is a global certification system that assesses and promotes the digital connectivity and smart technology of buildings