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How It Works
About BREEAM Testing
We provide specialist BREEAM indoor air quality testing to support compliance with HEA 02 post-construction requirements.
We begin with an initial consultation to understand your project’s goals and the specific BREEAM credits you’re targeting — particularly Hea 02 (Indoor Air Quality) and Pol 05 (Reduction of Noise Pollution). From there, our team develops a tailored Indoor Air Quality Plan (IAQP) to minimise pollutant levels during occupation, ensuring it aligns with BREEAM’s Hea 02 criteria.
We also conduct a detailed review of your ventilation design to confirm it meets required standards for airflow, filtration, and pollutant dilution. In parallel, we assess the materials specified in your project to ensure low VOC emissions and support a healthier internal environment. Once construction is complete, we carry out post-occupancy air quality testing — including VOC and formaldehyde measurements — to confirm the space meets BREEAM thresholds.
You’ll receive a comprehensive report with our findings and practical recommendations. If improvements are needed, we support implementation to help you achieve full BREEAM compliance with confidence.
Service Benefits
- Enhanced sustainability credentials
- Improved occupant health
- Increased property value
- Regulatory compliance
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BREEAM Testing FAQs
What is BREEAM certification? ↓
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a globally recognised standard for assessing the sustainability and environmental performance of buildings. It’s an indoor air quality test carried out after construction and before occupancy to measure pollutants such as VOCs and formaldehyde, required for HEA 02 compliance.
What areas do your BREEAM assessments cover? ↓
Our assessments focus on Hea 02 (Indoor Air Quality)
Do you offer support after the assessment? ↓
Yes, we provide ongoing support to implement recommendations and ensure compliance with BREEAM standards.
Which pollutants are measured? ↓
We measure TVOCs and formaldehyde as a minimum, with optional monitoring for PM2.5, PM10 and other contaminants based on your project’s scope or assessment pathway.
What if my test fails? ↓
If results exceed allowable thresholds, we help you identify the cause, recommend improvements, and return to retest — keeping your BREEAM credits on track.
Why Choose ARM?
ARM Environments focuses exclusively on indoor air quality – not general compliance or building services.
Our engineers are trained in BREEAM-specific testing protocols, and our reports are written to match assessor expectations. We bring sector-specific experience across commercial, healthcare, and education builds, and understand the project pressures facing contractors and consultants alike.
From initial consultation through to re-testing support, we help you pass first time; or get back on track quickly if not.
