d) Energy – excessive use of energy is perhaps the biggest concern when it comes to sustainability. RICS encourages the minimization of energy in a cost-effective manner, through the use of renewable energy sources and obtaining 'green' energy from energy networks. The design team involved in a construction project might consider developing additional land with wind turbines if conditions permit, as well as using solar cells at a remote site. A passive design is always the most useful way to reduce energy costs. To ensure minimum energy consumption, there must be minimum wastage of energy and this must be designed appropriately taking into account the climate and materials used in construction. When modeling, the human factor associated with living for varying periods of time must be taken into account in order to arrive at a realistic picture of energy consumption. e) Geology – soil is not only the link to groundwater but is also home to many different species. of the animal kingdom. It is therefore important that damage to the ground is minimal during the construction process and that no hazardous chemicals are added that could leach into groundwater and contaminate already scarce drinking water supplies. In the event of unforeseen contamination, the soil must be immediately treated for sanitation. Likewise, if soil is moved from the construction site, it must either be replaced or reused in an off-site location. f) Land use – Natural land use will obviously be influenced by considerations such as deforestation, land use, etc. From these aspects, it is necessary to examine the effect of other construction sites on the construction site itself. This should be done before any construction work begins to ensure a preliminary assessment of the construction plan. In this pre-assessment, the assessor will explain the BREEAM issuance and credits process. This is usually followed by a collaborative effort to determine which environmental aspects can best be addressed. Once this first assessment is approved, the project is then registered under the BREEAM regime. The project is continuously monitored by the BRE and follow-up assessments are carried out during the design structure and post-construction phase. When assessing the design phase, the assessor will test the client's willingness to follow the standards set by the BREEAM guidelines in relation to the design ideas presented which will influence the overall BREEAM score to a large extent. During the final assessment after construction, the assessor will visit the site and compare the newly constructed building with the