Homes built to the EcoHomes standard and its successor, The Code for Sustainable Homes, provide benefits to developer and resident alike as well as to the Environment.

The Codes are Part of the BREEAM family - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method - and are intended to encourage continuous improvement in sustainable home building.

Better Prepared's licensed Assessors can advise developers and builders on the two basic stages of compliance…

Design Stage Review
Based on design drawings, specifications and commitments and results in interim certificate of compliance

Post Construction Review
Based on compliance at the design stage and subsequent inspection of site and records. Results in final certificate

Each of the above stages aims to improve the energy efficiency and sustainablilty of the overall scheme and involves a review of various key performance areas, including…

• Energy efficiency /CO2
• Water efficiency
• Surface water management
• Site Waste Management
• Household Waste Management
• Use of Materials

Compliance with the Code is not only a mandatory requirement for many new build and refurbishment housing developments, it also results in better living standards and higher quality housing stock for the future.

Being SAP assessors, as well, ensures that Better Prepared is able to offer a comprehensive service to its customers.

For more information about Sustainable Homes, contact the Better Prepared team.