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BREEAM
BREEAM is one of the most well-known environmental certification systems for buildings.
Applicable to both new developments and refurbishment projects.
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The goal of BREEAM is to reduce negative environmental impacts, create healthy and safe buildings, and lower operating costs. For example, it places emphasis on selecting environmentally friendly building materials, ensuring good access to sustainable transportation, and improving energy efficiency.
BREEAM also offers certification for planning, infrastructure and other non-building structures, as well as environmental management during construction.
Expertise in Place
Verkís specialists have many years of experience and expertise in the BREEAM certification system. Verkís provides consultancy services for BREEAM certifications, assistance with designing projects in accordance with BREEAM requirements, and assessments of BREEAM projects.
The company employs specialists with BREEAM AP (Accredited Professional) qualifications who can ensure compliance with BREEAM requirements throughout both the design and construction phases. In addition, Verkís has accredited assessors who can evaluate projects and verify certification in accordance with BREEAM standards.
The company also has experts from a wide range of professional backgrounds who are responsible for obtaining the documentation and assessments required for each project, such as pollution studies, risk assessments, flood assessments, and similar analyses. Verkís places strong emphasis on consistent working methods, thorough knowledge of BREEAM standards, and professional quality control.
Contacts
Elín Vignisdóttir
Sustainability Manager
Division: Managing Director Office
ev@verkis.is
Hugrún Gunnarsdóttir
Fish Biologist M.Sc. / Marketing manager
Division: Infrastructure
hug@verkis.is
BREEAM Certification Support
Verkís provides expert consultancy for BREEAM-certified projects, supporting clients throughout the entire certification process from planning and design to construction and final assessment. Our multidisciplinary team combines extensive experience in sustainable building design, environmental assessments, and compliance management to help deliver high-performing, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible developments.
Consulting for BREEAM certifications
Our BREEAM consultancy services help clients achieve sustainability goals, ensure compliance with certification requirements, and streamline the certification process.
Design in accordance with BREEAM requirements
We design projects in accordance with BREEAM requirements, integrating sustainability principles and certification criteria throughout the design process.
Compilation of documentation/evidence
Verkís coordinates and compiles the documentation, assessments, and supporting evidence required for successful BREEAM certification.
Assessments of BREEAM projects
We evaluate project performance against BREEAM requirements and provide practical recommendations to support certification goals.
Pollution studies
We conduct pollution studies to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks associated with building projects and infrastructure developments.
Selection of building materials, risk assessment, flood assessment, etc.
Verkís delivers specialist assessments covering building materials, environmental risks, flood resilience, and other key factors supporting sustainable project development.
Explore Our Certification Projects
Explore how Verkís supports clients throughout the BREEAM certification process, from sustainable design and environmental assessments to documentation, compliance, and successful project delivery.
Dalskóli in Úlfarsárdal (EV)
Dalskóli in Úlfarsárdal is a sustainable school development where environmental performance, healthy indoor spaces, and responsible design principles were integrated throughout the project in accordance with BREEAM requirements.
New building for the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Iceland (BREEAM AP)
The new Faculty of Health Sciences building at the University of Iceland was developed in line with BREEAM principles, with Verkís providing BREEAM AP support to help integrate sustainability requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
