Comments on: Responsible Sourcing of Materials http://www.melstarrs.com/elemental/2008/04/01/responsible-sourcing-of-materials/ Communicating sustainable solutions for the built environment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:25:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Andrew http://www.melstarrs.com/elemental/2008/04/01/responsible-sourcing-of-materials/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Andrew Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:03:53 +0000 http://www.melstarrs.com/elemental/?p=545#comment-276 Lots of effort for little reward it would seem. We've taken the approach on many projects that if we get it, then it is a bonus. It does seem to be interpreted differently by various BREEAM assessors working on different projects. Actually, I think the wording in the guidance is *!?*!rubbish (rude words deleted). What we really need are independently certified globally recognised standards for all these other materials. Maybe this standard is it, but maybe not.... Lots of effort for little reward it would seem. We’ve taken the approach on many projects that if we get it, then it is a bonus.

It does seem to be interpreted differently by various BREEAM assessors working on different projects.

Actually, I think the wording in the guidance is *!?*!rubbish (rude words deleted). What we really need are independently certified globally recognised standards for all these other materials. Maybe this standard is it, but maybe not….

]]> By: martin http://www.melstarrs.com/elemental/2008/04/01/responsible-sourcing-of-materials/comment-page-1/#comment-275 martin Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:35:32 +0000 http://www.melstarrs.com/elemental/?p=545#comment-275 Mel, I would agree on the effort v credits if you see it as a support to BREEAM. I understand as a framework standard though it applies to all sectors, not just construction. It would take off if clients - intelligent clients (I love that one) - demand it though procurement. One example is the Royal Mail using the UN Global Compact as a procurement tool . Rgds Mel, I would agree on the effort v credits if you see it as a support to BREEAM. I understand as a framework standard though it applies to all sectors, not just construction. It would take off if clients – intelligent clients (I love that one) – demand it though procurement. One example is the Royal Mail using the UN Global Compact as a procurement tool . Rgds

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