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Strap a rocket to your ESD Consultant's back
with this must have NABERS Checklist.
Strap a rocket to your ESD Consultant's back
with this must have NABERS Checklist.
Accredited NABERS Assessors audit the architectural and engineering documentation package and extract quantities of materials. This is then curated and entered into the Embodied Emission Material form. The proposed building is broken down into the following four categories:
1. Structure
2. Envelop
3. Permanent internal walls and doors
4. Services
5. External works
Whenever possible, the direct cost of materials to construct the building. and permanent elements of the proposed building will be recorded. Labour or equipments should not be accounted for.
The catchment for materials recorded should cover at least 80% of the total bill of materials.
Below is a step-by-step illustration of how the embodied energy of materials are quantified and reported in Worksheet 2 of the Embodied Emissions Materials Form.
Step 1
Our technicians model the proposed development.
Fig 1. Proposed 2 storey extension
Step 2
The proposed development will then be broken down into Structure/Envelop/Permanent Walls and Doors/External Works.
Fig 2. Isolate structural elements (Concrete in-situ and Block walls plus concrete slabs in cubic meters with reinforcing steel in metric tonnes)
Fig 3. Isolate Envelops (In-filled brick walls and ceiling in square meters)
Fig 4. Permanent Internal walls ( in square meters) and doors/windows (quantity in numbers)
Step 3
The quantities of materials from our model will then be entered into the corresponding section in the Embodied Emissions Material Form.
Since the process of conducting an Embodied Emissions report is quite thorough and varies on a project-by-project basis, the cost of conducting the assessment can also vary greatly. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, we recommend that you contact us and obtain a quote.
As for the time it takes to conduct an Embodied Emissions Report, our turnaround will typically be between 3-10 business days. In light of this, if you have a deadline, let us know and we will make arrangements to meet it.
To obtain an Embodied Emissions Report, please send in your plans for quoting and if you are satisfied with the quote, we will proceed and produce a draft report promptly. Once the draft is approved and payment is received, we will gladly issue a final certification for the project.
