Posts by Simon Rainsford

What is BREEAM In-Use? BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) In-Use (BIU) is an online assessment methodology designed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for specifically assessing environmental performance and management practices of existing and operational assets. Unlike BREEAM for New Construction, BIU focuses on the performance of existing assets throughout their lifecycles. This…

Envision is a leading provider of BREEAM in Use assessments with the UK. We provide quality advice and support, enabling the assets we assess to score some of the highest ratings in the country.  We operate across a wide range of sectors within the built environment, including offices, retail, logistics, and hotels. We are particularly…

We are pleased to release our 2024-2025 Carbon Footprint Report and Reduction Plan. This marks the third consecutive year we have reported our company’s emissions. Since our previous report, we have continued to make progress, while growing our headcount by 20%.  Our headline results: Read our full report here

As a leading provider of sustainability and net zero advisory services, Envision has experienced significant growth. In this rapidly evolving sector, strong leadership is crucial to navigating challenges and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. Recognising the importance of diverse perspectives and strategic expertise, Envision is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Heyworth to its…

Various Green Building certifications can be applied to residential developments. Completing a Green Building Certification on a scheme has a number of benefits, including: Two of the most common certifications in the industry for residential schemes are Home Quality Mark (HQM) and BREEAM In Use Residential (BIU), both delivered by the BRE, however their application…

GRESB has introduced changes to scoring BREEAM and other building certifications in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment methodology. Building certifications, such as BREEAM, WELL and LEED, can have a significant impact on an organisation’s GRESB scoring – certifications on new and operational assets can contribute up to 10.5% to the overall score, which could result…