Mat01 Life Cycle Assessment for BREEAM/LEED
Maximum BREEAM Mat01 credits, guaranteed when we engage at Stage 2 or earlier.
What this is
LCA is now a near-mandatory part of BREEAM, with over 10% of total available credits attributed to the Mat01 chapter. When we engage at Stage 2 or earlier, we can guarantee the maximum 8-10 credits. This covers baselining results, presenting alternative options at Stages 2 and 4, and third-party verification.
Why Mat01 LCA matters
Maximum credits
Engaging at Stage 2 or earlier secures the full 8 to 10 BREEAM Mat01 credits.
Specialist support
BREEAM assessors get a partner who understands LCA modelling end-to-end, not just credit administration.
Smooth verification
We prepare evidence the way third-party verifiers expect, avoiding back-and-forth delays.
Better design outcomes
Comparing options early gives the design team real data to make low-impact choices.
Who this is for
BREEAM project teams
- Developers targeting BREEAM Excellent or Outstanding
- Architects and engineers at RIBA Stage 2 or earlier
- Project managers chasing maximum Mat01 credits
Assessors and certifiers
- BREEAM assessors needing specialist LCA delivery
- Verifiers requiring well-structured Mat01 evidence
- LEED MR teams running parallel assessments
What you get
- BREEAM-compliant Stage 2 LCA baseline
- Alternative design option comparisons
- Stage 3 detailed LCA with product-specific data
- Third-party verification documentation
- Full Mat01 credit evidence pack
Standards we work to
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