RATINGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Information relating to environmental ratings and certifications should be included in a property’s asset register.  This information should be reviewed by asset and property managers as part of wider, periodic management reviews. 

• GN3.1: Ratings and certifications

Asset, property and facilities managers should agree roles and responsibilities for new and on-going ratings and certifications.  This should include a review of changes to ongoing scheme requirements. 

Responsibilities will vary by property and certification scheme.  For example, property managers may lead the certification process for BREEAM In-Use, while they may play a support role to asset managers by collecting data for Energy Performance Certificates. 

• GN3.1: Ratings and certifications

Asset, property and facilities managers should consider the way in which different property management regimes may affect different rating and certification schemes.  For example, in instances where a building has been acquired, various information may be required by an assessor for certain schemes, such as records of maintenance and description of the BMS. 

• GN3.1: Ratings and certifications