BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing
What It Is
BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing measures pollutants inside new or refurbished buildings to demonstrate compliance with BREEAM certification requirements. This ensures that occupants benefit from healthy, safe indoor environments and that developments achieve credits under the BREEAM sustainability framework.
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
- ❌ Loss of valuable BREEAM credits and reduced certification rating
- ⚠️ Poor indoor air quality impacting occupant health and wellbeing
- 📣 Reputational damage for developers and contractors
- 🧾 Delays in project sign-off if testing is not completed correctly
What’s Measured
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Formaldehyde concentrations
- Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and carbon monoxide (CO)
- Particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅)
- Temperature and humidity for comfort assessment
How It Works
- Planning: Identify BREEAM credit requirements for indoor air quality.
- Sampling: Carry out air sampling in occupied zones after construction/fit-out.
- Analysis: Laboratory testing of samples against BREEAM benchmarks.
- Reporting: Provide evidence suitable for BREEAM assessment submission.
- Advice: Recommend mitigation if pollutant levels exceed thresholds.
Who It’s For
- 🏗️ Developers and contractors seeking BREEAM certification
- 🏢 Building owners and managers delivering sustainable, healthy spaces
- 🏛️ Architects and consultants managing green building assessments
- 🌍 Occupiers and investors prioritising environmental quality
What You Get
- 📄 BREEAM-compliant indoor air quality test reports
- 📊 Laboratory results benchmarked against BREEAM thresholds
- 🧠 Expert advice on ventilation or material choices if issues arise
- ✅ Secure BREEAM credits and healthier indoor environments
Build healthy, build green: BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Testing secures sustainability credits and ensures occupants enjoy safe, high-quality air indoors.
Alkali Environmental Consultants
Alkali Environmental is an environmental consultancy specialising in air quality, odour, dust, noise, and emissions monitoring. Working to UKAS and MCERTS standards, we provide regulator-approved data and clear, defensible reports for clients across the UK and internationally.
Recognised as one of the first consultancies to deliver industry-tailored environmental compliance, Alkali helps organisations meet Environment Agency (EA) and Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) requirements with precision and transparency.
Our team delivers stack emissions testing, dispersion modelling, air quality assessments, odour and noise surveys, flood risk assessments, and full permit management support. We offer free initial advice and consultation to help clients identify requirements, reduce risk, and achieve compliance quickly and cost-effectively.
What Happens Next
Add your chosen services to the quote and submit the short request form. We’ll review your scope and follow this simple process:
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Add to Quote & Submit Request
Pick your services, complete the RFQ form, and send.
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Receive Your Proposal
For clear scopes we usually quote the same day. Complex projects may need a quick call to refine deliverables.
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Confirm & Prepare
Approve the proposal and provide PO/payment. For site work we’ll issue your Site-Specific Protocol (SSP) and RAMS.
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Project Delivery
On-site testing is MCERTS & UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Consultancy delivered in person or remotely (Teams/phone).
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Analysis & Reporting
You’ll receive clear, detailed reports covering all agreed deliverables, formatted for straightforward regulatory or project use.
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Expert Aftercare
We’ll review your results with you and discuss any implications. If further testing or work is required, we’ll provide a separate quote.
Regular customers may be eligible for loyalty pricing on future projects.
