Commercial BREEAM V7 & V6.1 Assessments: Expert AP & Assessor Services in London

BREEAM

HollenPlus delivers strategic advice for BREEAM Version 7 (V7) and V6.1 assessments including Whole Life Carbon.

We provide a full BREEAM AP and Assessor service in London and across the UK, from early stage advice, pre-assessments, all the way through to final certification.

We specialise in providing expert leadership for BREEAM Excellent and Outstanding Ratings, by securing Exemplary and Innovation credits.

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BREEAM is the UK’s leading sustainability assessment method for commercial real estate, and plays a vital role in shaping environmentally responsible buildings. This trusted framework supports BREEAM Sustainability by evaluating a building’s performance across key areas such as energy use, health and wellbeing, water, waste, and materials.

Achieving the highest tiers of BREEAM certification requires more than just compliance; it requires a strategic, data-led approach to sustainable development. At HollenPlus, we are a leading BREEAM consultancy in London, specialising in finding the most cost-effective routes to Excellent and Outstanding ratings for commercial assets across the UK.

Our approach begins by maximising your existing design’s base score. From there, we identify and implement the specific Exemplary and Innovation Credits needed to push your project into the highest performance brackets without unnecessary CAPEX.

We utilise our extensive asset management experience to deliver the most cost-effective solutions to reach the required target, thereby maximising returns.

We specialise in advising owners and occupiers if planned works comply or breach lease obligations. Where the planned works breach lease obligations, we provide recommendations on how to achieve lease compliance through expert BREEAM Consulting.

We specialise in finding new and innovative solutions which we use to secure BREEAM innovation credits.  These are important for any target rating, but crucial if BREEAM outstanding is being targeted. 

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BREEAM Advisory Professionals (AP) & Licensed Assessors V7

Navigating the BREEAM process requires more than just a final audit; it requires strategic foresight. As BREEAM Advisory Professionals (AP) and Licensed Assessors, HollenPlus provides a dual-role service that bridges the gap between architectural design and environmental certification. By engaging an AP early in the RIBA stages, projects can secure up to three additional credits toward their final rating, ensuring a smoother path to ‘Excellent’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomes.

Strategic Refurbishment & Fit-Out (RFO) and New Construction Specialist

We specialise in the London office market, focusing on BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit-Out (RFO) New Construction and BREEAM In-Use assessments. For asset managers and developers, this means more than just compliance. We provide bespoke sustainability roadmaps that enhance asset value, reduce operational costs, and align with the ESG requirements of Tier-1 tenants in Westminster, the City, and beyond.

Why Engage a BREEAM AP Early?

Engaging HollenPlus at the concept stage (RIBA Stage 1 or 2) allows for the seamless integration of sustainability targets into the project’s DNA. Our AP status allows us to:

  • Maximise Credit Potential: Identify low-cost, high-impact credits that are often missed when assessments start too late.

  • Streamline the Design Process: Provide expert guidance to the design team, reducing the need for costly retrofitted solutions.

  • Enhance ESG Reporting: Offer robust data and insights that assist stakeholders in meeting global sustainability reporting standards.

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BREEAM V7 Specialist Consultants and Advisory Services London and UK

Our Areas of BREEAM Expertise - V7

We provide full-lifecycle BREEAM certification support, from pre-assessment to post-construction verification.

1. Advanced Energy Performance & Net Zero Design

As Suitably Qualified Energy Assessors, we bridge the "Performance Gap" through rigorous technical analysis:

  • Ene 01 & Ene 04: Low Carbon Design and Passive Design analysis.

  • Predictive Energy Modelling: Utilising TM54 and full Dynamic Thermal Analysis.

  • Energy Hierarchy: A "Fabric First" approach focused on U-values, air tightness, and building fabric optimisation.

  • LZC Technologies: Assessment of Low and Zero Carbon technologies and District Heating Systems.

  • Operational Performance: Energy Monitoring and Management Systems to ensure Predicted Operational Energy Performance matches reality.

2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Circular Economy

We provide detailed Embodied Carbon Reporting across all project stages:

  • LCA Stages: Early design, technical design, and post-construction LCA.

  • Circular Economy: Pre-demolition audits, Resource Management Plans, and Disassembly & Adaptability manuals.

  • Material Efficiency: Functional Adaptation Studies and Third-Party Verification for LCA credits.

3. Health, Wellbeing & Adaptation

Creating "Best-in-Class" assets that prioritise occupant health and climate resilience:

  • Thermal Comfort: Full dynamic thermal modelling, including Future Climate Adaptation strategy appraisals.

  • Indoor Air Quality: Detailed Air Quality Plans and Daylight/Sunlight analysis.

  • User Experience: Building and Asset User Guides, Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE), and ongoing Aftercare Support.

4. Sustainable Transport & Ecology

  • Transport Assessments: Full statements including Travel Plans and Public Transport Accessibility Index (PTAI) analysis.

  • Active Transport: Implementation of alternative transport measures to reduce site-wide carbon footprints.

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BREEAM Consultant and Assessment Service London and UK HollenPlus

BREEAM Assessment Cost & Process

Whether you are managing a single commercial asset or a large portfolio, our team provides transparent BREEAM assessment costs and a clear Zero Carbon Transition Plan.

Our 4-Step Pathway:

  1. BREEAM Pre-Assessment: Defining the target (Excellent/Outstanding) and identifying Innovation Credits.

  2. Design Stage Assessment: Detailed modelling (DSM, LCA, PTAI).

  3. Construction Phase Support: Site-wide resource management and fabric performance checks.

  4. Final Certification: Post-construction POE and Building User Guide delivery.

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Speak with a Partner today to explore how HollenPlus can help with your BREEAM project, from V7 compliance to unlocking Green Finance…

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