Case Study Flashcards
How did you act in accordance with ROC 1-5?
- Gave client an honest recommendation- did not just jump to 3 stars (better result) as I did not think it was attainable due to their objectives.
- Competence- understood Fitwel, under the guidance of a Fitwel Ambassador
- good quality & diligent service- provided the client with a Fitwel Recommendation Report on what to do to target the highest rating in their Fitwel recommendations.
4.) treat others with respect & encourage diversity and inclusion- Fitwel Strategies- lactation rooms, many meetings encouraged people to speak up.
5.) maintain trust in public profession, take responsibility for actions- maintain trust in the profession- not scoring Fitwel wrongly- giving business correct rating.
What is the spec within Grade A office?
-usually new builds/recently renovated
-2.6-2.8m ceiling height
-Air conditioning and double glazed windows
-natural light (300-500 lux voltage)
-full raised floors with floor boxed
-1 cycle / 1 shower per staff
8-10m2 work space density
-central location
-parking facilities
If the building is BREEAM excellent, strange that it doesn’t score any Fitwel points?
-Certifications are different
-BREEAM- overall sustainability
-Fitwel- Health and Wellbeing of occupants
What is BREEAM?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
What are the BREEAM scoring?
Outstanding 85+
Excellent 70+
Very Good 55+
Good 45+
Pass 25+
Acceptable 10+
Unclassified 10-
What are the benefits of having both certifications?
Dual certification= holistic approach to a healthy environment
What benefits does Fitwel?
-Healthy food options
-good air quality
-satisfied tenants
-active environments
Building has an EPC of A, what are the current EPC and MEES regulations?
-Commercial Properties must have EPC E. interim of B by 2027. 2030 all must have B.
Are there any exemptions?
Yes
under 50sqm
lease less than 6 months or longer than 99 years
if building is due to be demolished
religious building
industrial building with minimal energy use age
What are the penalties if you do not comply with the regulations?
EPC
-less than 3 months FINE OF £5,000 OR 10% of properties rate able value up to £50,000
-more than 3 months- fine of £10,000 or 20% of the properties rate able value up to £150,000.
What information does an EPC certificate have?
Property Address
Property Type
Rating and score
expiry date
impact on environment
recommendations
How did you undertake a conflict of interest?
LSH’s internal system
How do you ensure accuracy if there is a conflict?
Ring surveyor and asked if any additional work had been carried out.
If there had have been a conflict- what would you have done?
Refer to RICS guidance
Avoid if possible
if not written consent
manage conflict
You discuss you provided a fee quote- what is usually included?
-scope of works
-breakdown of fees
-timescales
-information to be relied upon
-terms of engagement
What is the benefit of Fitwel to investors?
satisfied tenant= longer tenancies
employee wellbeing
futureproof buildings
more marketable
enhanced reputation
you refer to a calculation you did in slide 5.. how did you do this calculation?
Building had 800 occupants. 50 bicycle spaces- 6.25% and satisfied the requirements.
which category had biggest room for improvement?
stairs- adding signage
water supply- add refillable
indoor environment- signage/ air quality
What categories did not score well and why do you think this was?
Not any communal work areas - (each within tenant demise instead)
What do you define as short and long term?
short term- quick, cheap easy, could do if they wanted to within a few weeks
long term- requires planning, redevelopment, more expensive
How long does the Fitwel accrediation last?
3 years
does this scorecard cover every building?
No this was assessed on Multi-let basis? several other scorecards including ones to cover communal basis.
What was your biggest achievement?
providing the client with a recommendation and met their aims and objectives.
What was the biggest learning curve?
Strong communication needed between stakeholders due to the depth of knowledge and evidence required for the building.
Why don’t they score it out of 100? surely they could then give a %?
based on unique point allocations
strategies with stronger impacts receive more points.
How do you ‘green up’ the inside of a building?
plants
trees
green walls
