sustainable construction case study

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Newcastle under Lyme CollegeNew College Building - BREEAM Very GoodSkills and Technology Centre – BREEAM Excellent

Martin Bostock – Head of Estates and Facilities

Sustainable Construction Case Study

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Newcastle under Lyme College

Main BuildingFunder requirement for BREEAMI qualified as BREEAM AssessorConsultants Sustainability ReportBREEAM became a contract condition Teamwork – Architect, Contractor, Client,

Consultant, AssessorAchieved BREEAM Very Good, Design Stage, December 2009

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Newcastle under Lyme College

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Newcastle under Lyme College

Skills and Technology BuildingFunder Required BREEAM ExcellentAssessed under BREEAM EducationPost Construction StageChallenge - higher standard with similar designTeam approach critical to successAchieved BREEAM Excellent, Post Construction Stage, December 2010Winner of 2011 BREEAM Award

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Newcastle under Lyme College

Dual fuel gas and biodiesel boilersRainwater harvesting for toiletsPermeable block paving and SUDSHigh levels of insulationComprehensive Building Management SystemDaylight and proximity sensors on lightingNatural ventilation/coolingLow flush toilets and sensor tapsMajority of materials A/A+ rated in Green GuideConstruction Phase impacts minimised

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Newcastle under Lyme College

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Newcastle under Lyme College

Benefits of BREEAMTangible expression of Green credentialsRaised profile locally, regionally, nationallyReduced energy consumptionLower energy billsMinimal environmental impactOccupier comfortExcellent learning environmentUnlocks Capital Funding

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Newcastle under Lyme College

1. Has to be a team effort2. Make BREEAM a contract condition3. Start early

Martin BostockHead of Estates and Facilities

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Your next steps – making the most of your EAUC Membership…1. Resources - visit the dedicated construction section on the EAUC

resource bank2. Resources - Visit SORTED, the online resource for sustainability

in the Learning and Skills sector3. Recognition - enter the 2012 Green Gown Awards Sustainable

construction and refurbishment category – entries open summer 2012

4. Measure and improve - sign up to LiFE – www.thelifeindex.org.uk. EAUC Members receive a significant discount• LiFE offers a dedicated ‘sustainable construction and

renovation’ framework for implementation

Membership matters at www.eauc.org.uk