Appointing a BREEAM Accredited Professional (BREEAM AP) is one of the most effective ways to boost your sustainability performance, reduce project risk, and secure more BREEAM credits.
At Build Energy, our accredited professionals work directly with your design team to guide your project through the BREEAM process, from concept to completion.
What is a BREEAM AP?
A BREEAM AP is an experienced sustainability consultant accredited by the BRE (Building Research Establishment). Their role is to help your team plan, implement and deliver a BREEAM-certified development efficiently and effectively.
BREEAM APs contribute to:
- Setting realistic and achievable sustainability targets
- Coordinating actions across the design and build team
- Ensuring evidence and documentation are properly gathered
- Avoiding delays, missed credits, and rework
Appointing a BREEAM AP can also earn your project additional credits under the ‘Management’ section (Man 01 and Man 03) of the BREEAM scheme.
Why Appoint a BREEAM AP Early?
Bringing in a BREEAM AP during the early design stages (RIBA Stage 1 or 2) allows sustainability objectives to be embedded into the project from the start. Early input helps to lock in credits before key design decisions are made and prevent expensive design changes later in the project.
Input from an AP can also strengthen planning applications by showing environmental leadership, and improve coordination across disciplines, saving time and reducing admin.
Our team can help you shape your strategy early—ensuring your BREEAM goals are clear, achievable, and fully aligned with the project scope.
What We Do
At Build Energy, our BREEAM APs provide hands-on, practical support across all project stages. We work as part of your team, helping you stay on track and deliver your sustainability goals.
Our BREEAM AP service includes:
- Design workshops and planning sessions
- Credit feasibility reviews and progress tracking
- Advice on innovation credits and sustainable technologies
- Support through the construction and post-completion phases
- Coordination with your BREEAM Assessor and the wider design team
We provide regular updates and highlight any risks or missed opportunities so that your project stays on course.
BREEAM AP vs BREEAM Assessor – What’s the Difference?
While the BREEAM AP supports your project team from the inside, the BREEAM Assessor acts as an independent reviewer, submitting your formal assessment to BRE.
Build Energy can provide both roles, ensuring joined-up support, faster progress, and fewer delays.
Our Projects
Our BREEAM APs have supported successful projects across a wide range of sectors, including:
- St Paul’s Place, Sheffield – BREEAM Very Good
- North Brent Secondary School – BREEAM Excellent
- Watford County Court – BREEAM Very Good
Every one of these schemes benefited from early AP involvement and a clear, coordinated strategy.
Speak to a BREEAM AP Today
If you want a smoother path to BREEAM certification, talk to our team today on 0330 055 34 05 or email be@buildenergy.co.uk.