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Nordic Quality and Sustainability standard - GBC-100
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Introduction
The Nordic Quality and Sustainability standard Eesti, NQS Eesti has been developed by the Estonian
Green Building Council (Eesti GBC). Eesti GBC is an independent not-for-profit body. It consists of a
range of professional industry participants supporting high quality and sustainability in planning,
design, construction and operation of the Estonian renewable energy and real estate markets.
The real estate, energy and development market in Estonia is unique in the sense that it has been
one of the few markets in Europe lacking formal qualifications, certification and strong third party
independent evaluation. This has led to media reports of poor quality projects, unaware consumers,
investors and business being sold unsatisfactory and low quality products or taken advantage of.
Projects have been completed with legal problems, were not completed due to financial issues and
bankruptcy, municipalities have been left with high expenses where projects could not finance
infrastructure. Projects have led to ecological damage, are of poor quality and have both structural
and cosmetic issues. Planning, design and construction errors have led to higher communal costs or
damaged real estate, disappointed buyers and investors.
Eesti GBC Nordic Quality and Sustainability standard (NQS Eesti) was created to help solve these
problems.
Benefits of NQS Eesti
This standard has been developed and approved by the members of the Green Building Council
Estonia, www.gbc.ee to provide the following benefits to the energy and real estate market in
Estonia and the Nordic region:
• Increase the trust of consumers, business and buyers/investors in the value and strength of
projects and constructions in Estonia
• Provide the finance and investment industry with a tool to aid selection of valuable,
independently certified energy and real estate projects and constructions
• Help government departments and municipalities strengthen the project planning and
approval process for new projects through a solid, reliable, independent evaluation of
projects and their likelihood of success. Thus municipalities can better evaluate which
projects to approve.
• Aid developers, operators and construction companies to demonstrate that their project or
construction is of a higher quality level, which has been independently certified
• Increase the value of a project or construction, a home or commercial property
• Improve the quality of tenants and users of the property and improve project income
• Justify choosing an NQS Eesti certified object over another non-certified object
• Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, quality and sustainability and thus the future
of Estonia
• Provide a missing third party, independent certification system tailored to specific Estonian
needs
• Allow (ongoing) monitoring and measurement of the quality and sustainability of projects, to
reduce planning, design and construction errors and thus create a more valuable, long-term
constructed environment
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How to use the GBC Quality and Sustainability Standard
NQS Eesti consists of 4 sections, labelled GBC-101 (Planning), GBC-102 (Design), GBC-103
(Construction), GBC-104 (Operation). The standard mirrors the Estonian legal approval process for
energy and real estate projects. Each section relates, as written, to activities during project planning
phase (leading to general or detailplaneering), project design phase (leading to ehitusluba), project
construction phase (leading to permission to use) and operation phase (ongoing management of the
object in use).
Each section, Planning/ Design/ Construction/ Operation may be independently certified and/or all
sections may be certified. The more sections certified, the higher the solidity of the project.
Each section of the standard except ‘Operation’ contains 2 parts and 3 columns. The ‘Operation’
section contains 1 part and 3 columns.
The process to follow to receive certification is to review and undertake the actions listed in the
column ‘Correct action to be taken’. The column ‘Proof’ explains how the ‘Correct action to be taken’
can be demonstrated and thus, it should be demonstrated as described. The proofs for each action
should be sent to Eesti GBC, [email protected]. Eesti GBC will review the proofs and independently
determine if they are sufficient for that action to be demonstrated. If sufficient, the proof will be
approved. When all proofs are approved in one section, the project will be certified and a certificate
will be issued for that section and all previous sections approved. The project will be publically listed
on the GBC website. If not all proofs are approved or supplied, a certificate will be issued indicating
which proofs were insufficient and the project will not be publically listed.
The first part is the ‘interim-phase certificate’. This part consists of the actions needed to be
undertaken before the start of, or in the early stage of planning, design or construction. The actions
must be taken at the time indicated. The second part is the ‘final-phase certificate’. This consists of
actions to be taken during or at the end of the planning, design, construction or operation phases.
A certification requires both parts to be completed.
The final section ‘notes on required qualification and experience’ provides additional support and
guidance for the standard.
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GBC-101 Quality and Sustainability in Planning (general planning/ detailed
planning)
Standard
number
Correct action to be taken Proof
GBC-101 - Interim Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months after the detailed planning starting decision has been made and
requirements have been received from the local authority
Cost for review €50
101.1i Within 3 months following the developer’s receipt of the local
authority decision to start detailed planning has been made and
requirements have been received, a Financial Analyst (FA) ensures
that the developer has sufficient funds to complete the planning
process
FA confirmation letter
with proof OR a letter
from the bank showing
sufficient funds frozen
OR a bank guarantee
letter OR a third party
credit rating agency
rating of at least A-
status.
101.2i A signed contract is in place with a Planning Company (PC),
Ecologist, Accredited Professional (AP), Accredited Engineer (AE),
Costing Expert (CE), and Legal Adviser (LA) to carry out the works as
defined in standard EVS-GBC-101 section ‘Final Phase Certificate’.
A copy of the signed
contracts will be
supplied to the GBC for
review. Prices may be
hidden.
101.3i A signed agreement is in place between Developer and Local
Authority regarding the roles and responsibilities to develop and
finance the infrastructure and communications required for the
planned project
A copy of the signed
agreement will be
supplied to the GBC for
review.
GBC-101 Final Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months following the decision of the local authority to accept the
planning
Cost for review €50
101.4 The Breeam Eesti version of:
Breeam Communities
OR Breeam New Construction 2013
OR Breeam Commercial 2009
OR Breeam Bespoke International
has been implemented in the project planning phase with a result
of minimum ‘Good’ received.
A certificate will be
provided to the GBC
with the required result.
101.5 A Breeam Accredited Professional (AP) has been involved in the
Breeam process for at least 3 months before the detailed planning
has been accepted into law by the local authority and has advised
on the optimum Breeam credits.
The developer provides
a signed contract to the
GBC for review showing
an AP has been
employed
101.6 An Accredited Engineer (AE) separate from the Planning Company
has been employed for at least 3 months before the detailed
planning has been accepted into law by the local authority and has
advised on the optimum planning process in order that a quality
The developer provides
a signed contract to the
GBC for review showing
an AE has been
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object can be designed and constructed. employed
101.7 A Costing Expert (CE) has made a high-level/ feasibility/ conceptual
LifeCycle Cost Analysis (LCA/LCCA) has been undertaken which
recommends the optimum planning criteria to reduce the Lifecycle
costs of the object.
The LCA/LCCA study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
101.8 A Legal Adviser (LA) confirms that all laws have been followed
during the planning process.
The LA should also advise on future Estonian and EU directives
which could impact this project, so that these may be taken into
account.
A signed letter from a
named Legal Adviser
confirming all planning
laws have been
followed is supplied to
the GBC for review.
101.9 An Ecologist has undertaken a feasibility study to advise how the
planning can promote the on-site and/or nearby ecology and
biodiversity on the site.
The feasibility study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
101.21 It is advised but not obligatory that the Developer is certified with
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
101.22 It is advised but not obligatory that the Planner is certified with ISO
9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
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GBC-102 Quality and Sustainability in Design (Ehitusluba)
Standard
number
Correct action to be taken Proof
GBC-102 - Interim Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months after the building permit starting requirements have been
received from the local authority or the project has started
Cost for review €50
102.1i Within 3 months following the developer’s receipt of the ‘building
permit conditions’ from the local government or if not issued then
when the building permit process has started, a Financial Analyst
(FA) ensures that the developer has sufficient funds to complete
the design process
FA confirmation letter
with proof OR a letter
from the bank showing
sufficient funds frozen
OR a bank guarantee
letter OR a third party
credit rating agency
rating of at least A-
status.
102.2i A signed contract is in place with a Design Company (DC), Ecologist,
Accredited Professional (AP), Accredited Supervisor (AS) or
Accredited Engineer (AE), Costing Expert (CE), and Legal Adviser
(LA) to carry out the works as defined in standard EVS-GBC-102
section ‘Final Phase Certificate’.
A copy of the signed
contracts will be
supplied to the GBC for
review. Prices may be
hidden.
102.3i A signed agreement is in place between Developer and Local
Authority regarding the roles and responsibilities to develop and
finance the infrastructure and communications required for the
designed project
A copy of the signed
agreement will be
supplied to the GBC for
review.
GBC-102 Final Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months following receipt of the building permit
Cost for review €50
102.4 The Breeam Eesti version of:
Breeam New Construction 2013
OR Breeam Commercial 2009
OR Breeam Bespoke International
has been implemented in the project design phase with a result of
minimum ‘Good’ received.
A certificate must be
provided to the GBC
with the required result.
102.5 A Breeam Accredited Professional (AP) has been involved in the
Breeam process for at least 3 months before the building permit
has been received and has advised on the optimum Breeam credits.
The developer provides
a signed contract
showing an AP has been
employed
102.6 An Accredited Supervisor (AS - Estonian qualified and accredited
owner supervisor) or Accredited Engineer (AE), separate from the
Design Company has been employed for at least 3 months before
the building permit has been received and has advised on the
optimum design to ensure quality, particularly considering
potential for leaks, fire, good occupant health, correct natural
lighting and fresh air.
The AS confirms that the quality of construction work specified in
The developer provides
a signed contract
showing an AS or AE has
been employed and AS
or AE recommendations
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the design is at least RYL Class II.
102.7 A Costing Expert (CE) will undertake a LifeCycle Cost Analysis
(LCA/LCCA) which recommends the optimum design criteria to
reduce the Lifecycle costs of the object.
The LCA/LCCA study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
102.8 A Legal Adviser (LA) confirms that all laws have been followed
during the design process.
The LA should also advise on future Estonian and EU directives
which could impact this project, so that these may be taken into
account.
A signed letter from a
named Legal Adviser
confirming all planning
laws have been
followed
102.9 An Ecologist has undertaken a feasibility study to advise how the
design can promote the on-site and/or nearby ecology and
biodiversity on the site.
The feasibility study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
102.10 An Accredited Energy Expert (AEE) has analysed the building and
provided an energy certificate showing an energy efficiency of at
least B category according to Estonian standards.
The certificate and
details of the AEE will
be supplied to the GBC
for review.
102.21 It is advised but not obligatory that the Developer is certified with
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
102.22 It is advised but not obligatory that the Design Company is certified
with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
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GBC-103 Quality and Sustainability in Construction (permission to use)
Standard
number
Correct action to be taken Proof
GBC-103 - Interim Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months after the construction works have been started and notified to the
local authority
Cost for review €50
103.1i Within 3 months following the developer’s notification to the local
authority that building works have started, a Financial Analyst (FA)
ensures that the developer has sufficient funds to complete the
construction process
FA confirmation letter
with proof OR a letter
from the bank showing
sufficient funds frozen
OR a bank guarantee
letter
103.2i A signed contract is in place with an Accredited Construction
Company (ACC), a Construction Project Manager (CPM), Ecologist,
Accredited Professional (AP), Accredited Supervisor (AS), Costing
Expert (CE), and Legal Adviser (LA) to carry out the works as
defined in standard EVS-GBC-102 section ‘Final Phase Certificate’.
A copy of the signed
contracts will be
supplied to the GBC for
review. Prices may be
hidden.
103.3i A signed agreement is in place between Developer and Local
Authority regarding the roles and responsibilities to develop and
finance the infrastructure and communications required for the
constructed project
A copy of the signed
agreement will be
supplied to the GBC for
review.
GBC-103 Final Phase Certificate
Proof to be provided no later than 3 months following completion of building works
Cost for review €50
103.4 The Breeam Eesti version of:
Breeam New Construction 2013
OR Breeam Commercial 2009
OR Breeam Bespoke International
has been implemented in the project construction phase with a
result of minimum ‘Good’ received. The Breeam score will be made
available to clients/ tenants/ users/ stakeholders of the object.
A certificate must be
provided to the GBC
with the required result.
103.5 A Breeam Accredited Professional (AP) has been involved in the
Breeam process for at least 3 months before the building permit
has been received and has advised on the optimum Breeam credits.
The developer provides
a signed contract
showing an AP has been
employed
103.6 An Accredited Supervisor (AS - Estonian qualified and accredited
owner supervisor) separate from the Construction Company has
been employed from no later than 1 month after the start of
construction until the completion of the construction works. The AS
will particularly consider and advise the ACC on potential for leaks,
fire, good occupant health, correct natural lighting and fresh air.
The AS will be on-site for inspections no less than 5 hours every
week during construction and at least two non-consecutive days
each week (i.e. Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday
The developer provides
a signed contract
showing an AS has been
employed, AS
recommendations and
AS final report including
risk factors.
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etc.)
Following completion of construction, the Accredited Supervisor
completes a final report showing
(a) which AS and AE design and construction
recommendations (if made) have been followed and which
not followed
(b) which construction works have been changed compared to
the original design
(c) construction works which are potential risk factors
(d) The RYL level (normally class I or II) for the construction or
construction parts if different parts of the construction
have differing quality levels. No parts of the building are
lower quality than RYL Class II.
(e) A copy of the AS building diary maintained by the AS.
The final AS report will be made available to clients/ tenants/
users/ stakeholders of the object.
103.7 A LifeCycle Cost Analysis (LCA/LCCA) has been undertaken which
recommends the optimum construction materials/process to
reduce the Lifecycle costs of the object. It will consider as a
minimum durable materials, efficient technical systems, effective
building envelope, insulation used in foundation, roof, walls and
windows, communal systems.
The LCA/LCCA study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
103.8 A Legal Adviser (LA) confirms that all laws have been followed
during the construction process.
The LA should also advise on future Estonian and EU directives
which could impact this project, so that these may be taken into
account.
A signed letter from a
named Legal Adviser
confirming all planning
laws have been
followed
103.9 An Ecologist will provide a report that the project site has been
completed according to design (or identify the differences) and at
least 50% of ecological factors have been considered as per the
design recommendations if these were made. If no design
recommendations were made, the ecologist will provide his
approval that in his/her opinion sufficient ecological factors have
been considered.
The feasibility study is
provided to the GBC for
review.
103.10 An Accredited Energy Expert (AEE) has analysed the building and
provided an energy certificate showing an energy efficiency of at
least B category according to Estonian standards.
The certificate and
details of the AEE will
be supplied to the GBC
for review.
103.21 It is advised but not obligatory that the Developer is certified with
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
103.22 It is advised but not obligatory that the Accredited Construction
Company is certified with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
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GBC-104 Quality and Sustainability in Operation
Standard
number
Correct action to be taken Proof
GBC-104 - Final Phase Certificate (no Interim Phase Certificate is issued)
Proof to be provided no earlier than 3 months after Operation has started
Cost for review €50
104.1 A Financial Analyst (FA) ensures that the Operator has sufficient
funds to operate the object for at least 1 year in the future with
zero income, assessed each year.
FA confirmation letter
with proof OR a letter
from the bank showing
sufficient funds frozen
on a bank account to
operate OR a bank
guarantee letter, OR the
company operating the
asset has an
independently audited
financial rating of at
least A-.
104.2 Not relevant
104.3 Not relevant
104.4 The Breeam Eesti version of:
Breeam In Use standard BES 5058 Parts 1 and 2 have been analysed
by an authorised auditor and implemented in the object with a
result of minimum ‘Good’ received for each part during the last
year. This may occur no earlier than 2 years following construction
of a new building and the building must be occupied for at least 1
year. The Breeam score will be made available to clients/ tenants/
users/ stakeholders of the object.
A certificate must be
provided to the GBC
with the required result.
104.5 A Breeam Accredited Professional (AP) has been assigned each year
to give advice on improving any of the following: the building
Lifecycle costs, energy use, health and wellbeing, water use,
electrical use, reuse, waste, transport, pollution, management,
building structural issues, tenant or user issues, building
documentation, user documentation
Contract with AP must
be provided to GBC for
review
104.6 An Accredited Supervisor (AS) confirms yearly that sufficient
infrastructure exists for the object to be operated a full capacity.
Infrastrucutre includes parking, roads, internet and telephone
connections, water, sewage, electricity, lighting systems, heating
systems, fire and emergency systems.
The AS will yearly confirm that the quality level of the building
remains at least at level RYL class II.
The developer provides
a signed contract
showing an AS has been
employed, AS
recommendations and
AS final report including
risk factors.
104.7 …standard 104.7 is covered above in section 104.5
104.8 A Legal Adviser (LA) confirms that the object complies with all laws
related to its operation.
The LA will review existing operation and maintenance contracts
with third party contractors and indicate if these are missing or if
existing, where they may be improved.
The LA should also advise on future Estonian and EU directives
A signed letter from a
named Legal Adviser
confirming all planning
laws have been
followed
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which could impact this object, so that these may be taken into
account.
104.9 An ecologist writes a short report to confirm the external
environment is being maintained sufficiently to support
biodiversity
Ecologist report is
provided to the GBC for
review
104.10 An Accredited Energy Expert (AEE) has analysed the building and
provided an energy certificate showing an energy efficiency of at
least B category according to Estonian standards.
The certificate and
details of the AEE will
be supplied to the GBC
for review.
104.21 It is advised but not obligatory that the Operator is certified with
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Certificates are
provided to the GBC
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Notes on required qualifications and experience
Planning Company (PC)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ a planning company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The PC will employ a planning consultant to lead the project. He/she will have a minimum of
3 years experience of planning assignments on the Estonian market during the last 5 years.
- The Planning Company will have been involved with planning no less than 3 detailed planning
projects in Estonia
- The planning consultant leading the project will have a degree or equivalent (BA/BSc)
qualification
- The planning consultant will be a ‘Specialist in Charge, in his own field of qualification,
according to the Estonian Register of Economic Activities, and planning law § 13. This person
will be the lead planner involved in the project and will sign-off all planning documents.
Ecologist
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an Ecologist from a company audited to ISO9001
and ISO14001 standards.
- The ecologist will have a degree qualification in ecology or a similar subject with an
ecological component (e.g. biology, botany, entomology, forestry, nature conservation,
landscape engineering, environmental scientist)
- The ecologist will have at least 3 years experience working in Estonia on ecologically related
projects during the last 5 years
- The Ecologist will be an Accredited Green Building Professional or in the process of qualifying
(to be completed within 2 years)
Accredited Professional (AP)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an AP from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The AP will be qualified as an Accredited Professional, according to the Building Research
Establishment (www.bre.co.uk) standards
- The AP will be listed on GreenBook Live, www.Greenbooklive.com and not disqualified
- The AP will have lead at least 1 Breeam project
Costing Expert (CE)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ a CE from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The CE will undertake LifeCycle Cost Analysis (LCA/LCCA)
- The CE will have at least 3 years experience in financial modelling activities related to
developments, building and/ or design projects in Estonia
- The CE will have undertaken at least 1 LCA/LCCA study or part of such study
- The CE will be an Accredited Green Building Professional or in the process of qualifying (to be
completed within 2 years)
Legal Adviser (LA)
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- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an LA from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The LA will have at least 5 years experience advising clients on legal matters related to
energy, construction, design, development and/ or environmental fields
- The LA will be current on EU and national laws related to buildings, construction, operation,
environment, materials - as proven, for instance, qualified or qualifying in the Accredited
Green Building Professional qualification (to be completed within 2 years).
Accredited Engineer (AE)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an AE from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The AE will have at least 5 years experience during the last 7 years reviewing or leading
planning and design projects
- The AE will have a degree qualification in construction, architecture, design or a related field
- The AE will be an Accredited Green Building Professional or in the process of qualifying (to be
completed within 2 years)
- The AE will have reviewed or lead at least 5 detailed design projects in Estonia
- The AE will be a ‘Specialist in Charge’ according to the Estonian Register of Economic
Activities. This person will be the lead engineer involved in the project and will sign-off all
engineering documents.
Accredited Supervisor (AS)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an AS from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The AS will have at least 5 years owner supervision experience during the last 7 years
- The AS will have a degree qualification in construction, architecture, design or a related field
- The AS will be an Accredited Green Building Professional or in the process of qualifying (to be
completed within 2 years)
- The AS will have supervised at least 5 construction projects in Estonia
- The AS’s company will be accredited to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards or in the process of
being accredited (to be completed in 2 years)
- The AS will be qualified with a degree in architecture (for reviewing design), construction (for
reviewing construction) or a similar field
- The AS will be a ‘Specialist in Charge’ according to the Estonian Register of Economic
Activities as an owner supervisor. This person will be the lead owner supervisor involved in
the project and will sign-off all owner supervision documents.
Accredited Construction Company (ACC)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ a company audited to ISO9001 and ISO14001
standards. In addition ISO 18001 is preferred but not obligatory.
- The ACC will have at least 5 years construction experience during the last 7 years of on the
Estonian market
- The ACC will have constructed at least 5 building projects on the Estonian market
- The ACC will be have an Accredited Green Building Professional in its team or one in the
process of qualifying (to be completed within 2 years)
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- The ACC will employ be a ‘Specialist in Charge’ according to the Estonian Register of
Economic Activities. This person will be the lead construction project leader involved in the
project and will sign-off all construction documents.
Construction Project Manager (CPM)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ a CPM from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards. In addition ISO 18001 is preferred but not obligatory.
- All CPMs on site will be a qualified project manager in PMI (www.PMI.org), Prince2
(www.Prince2.com), or a similar recognised project management methodology which can be
obtained, for instance, from a professional institute or from the Tallinn Technical University,
Tartu University, Estonian Land University.
- The CPM will have at least 5 years construction experience during the last 7 years in Estonia
- The CPM will have been involved in leading at least 3 construction projects
- All CPMs’s qualifications will be current and he/she is not disqualified and has not been
disqualified in the past
- The CPM will be qualified with a ‘diploma engineer’, degree subject or equivalent in
construction or a similar field
Accredited Energy Expert (AEE)
- It is preferred but not obligatory to employ an AEE from a company audited to ISO9001 and
ISO14001 standards.
- The AEE will be authorised to issue an Energy Certificate in Estonia
- The AEE will be qualified with a degree or similar qualification
- The AEE’s company will be successfully accredited under ISO50001 or be in the process of
being accredited (to be completed in 2 years)
- The AEE will be a ‘Specialist in Charge’ according to the Estonian Register of Economic
Activities. This person will be the lead energy expert involved in the project and will sign-off
all energy system documents.
Notes on standards
1. LifeCycle Cost Analysis (LCA/LCCA)
- The LCA/LCCA will consider both a 25 or 30 year lifecycle and a 60 year lifecycle.
- It will consider at least materials used/ durability, building orientation, insulation, renewable
energy (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal or district heating powered by a renewable
source), building structure, envelope, services/ communications/ efficient technical systems.
- It is not obligatory but the LCA/LCCA could also consider internal and finishing materials.
- It will consider both strategic and system levels as per figure 6, ISO 15686-5
- It will consider and compare costs during construction, operation (at least utilities),
maintenance and end of life removal.
- The solution(s) using the lowest discounted lifecycle costs are preferred
- For more information on LCA/LCCA, read ISO 15686-5
When the text refers to a person, he/she must work for a company even if that is a one-person
company.
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