Building on our experience delivering BREEAM assessments, we are proud to offer the full range of DREAM services. Our team has successfully worked on major MOD, USAF and secure assets across the UK, covering minor works, major project programmes and infrastructure works, providing an exemplary service to ensure the highest environmental standards.
Solving global challenges one building at a time
architecture building surveying building services planning interior design climate and sustainability civil and structural quantity surveying project management CDM and H&S services
DREAM services
about DREAM The Defence Related Environmental Assessment Method (DREAM) is a specialised sustainability and environmental assessment tool developed by the UK’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). It is tailored specifically to address the unique requirements of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) buildings and infrastructure, and provides an equivalent to the industry-standard BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) • It considers the unique operational, security, and environmental challenges associated with defence infrastructure. • The tool incorporates criteria relevant to MOD priorities, including resilience, resource efficiency, and minimal environmental impact. 2. Sustainability assessment: • DREAM evaluates environmental performance across several sustainability categories, ensuring buildings meet sustainability goals while maintaining operational readiness. 3. Compliance and standards: assessment framework. Key features of DREAM 1. MOD specific focus:
By using DREAM, the MOD ensures that its infrastructure aligns with sustainability goals without compromising its unique operational requirements. It also demonstrates the MOD’s commitment to environmental stewardship while supporting its defence mission.
• Ensures MOD properties comply with environmental legislation and broader governmental sustainability objectives.
• Provides a consistent approach to assessing the sustainability of MOD projects, comparable to civilian standards like BREEAM. 4. Lifecycle considerations: • It is used for projects at various stages, from design through to construction, operation, and refurbishment. 5. Operational resilience: • Acknowledges the operational demands of defence assets, integrating considerations like secure energy supply, low environmental impact, and adaptability to future needs.
our services
our services Ingleton Wood appreciates the layers of stakeholders involved in defence and navigating this can be a challenge.To overcome this challenge, we actively engage via targeted workshops with key stakeholders that are designed to support customer needs through a unique and systematic approach.This approach balances credit criteria against budget allowances and operational need. Our team offer a full Defence-Related Environmental Assessment Method (DREAM) service, including assessments for both new build and refurbishment schemes, together with supporting reports and services to fulfil credit criteria. With sustainability at the forefront of modern construction, DREAM empowers project teams to achieve environmentally responsible and resource-efficient outcomes.Tailored to the unique requirements of defence estate projects, DREAM ensures alignment with government sustainability targets while addressing operational needs and minimising environmental impact. Whether you’re designing new facilities or upgrading existing structures, we can provide a DREAM service that offers a clear framework to assess, enhance, and document environmental performance across key areas such as energy efficiency, material selection, biodiversity protection, and waste management.
full DREAM assessment process
sustainability appraisals
adaption to climate change reports
Low and Zero Carbon reports
Green Travel Plans
Flood Risk Assessments
Whole Life Carbon assessments
provision of templates, letters and guidance
Together, let’s build a future-ready defence estate that is both resilient and environmentally sustainable.
full certification
our experience
mission essential facilities Our experience has addressed various mission essential facilities, including bespoke training facilities, rifle ranges, dental and medical facilities, armouries, runway replacements, communication buildings, hangers, weapons training facilities, fuel storage, vehicle maintenance and repair facilities, dog kennels, warehousing, secure storage facilities, etc. non mission essential facilities Our experience has addressed various non mission essential facilities such as living accommodation, housing, fitness centres, swimming pools, community facilities, schools, child care centres, restaurants and fast food outlets, clothing stores, commissaries, officers’ mess, sergeants’ mess, kitchen replacements, new builds,
gymnasiums, banks, etc. maintenance
Our experience has addressed various maintenance works associated with repair of concrete buildings, roof replacements, window replacements, minor facility improvements, minor refurbishments and alterations, access audits, conditions surveys, structural surveys, plantroom and building services refurbishments. ments and alterations, access audits, conditions surveys, structural surveys, plantroom and building services refurbishment
our sustainability team With expertise in a wide range of environmental services and a proven track record of supporting projects that achieve exceptional sustainability outcomes, our Sustainability Team is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Building on our experience delivering BREEAM assessments, we are proud to offer the full range of DREAM services. Our team has successfully worked on major MOD, USAF and secure assets across the UK, covering minor works, major project programmes and infrastructure works, providing an exemplary service to ensure the highest environmental standards.
contact us
Robert Diamond BEng(Hons) MA MSc CEng FCIBSE CEnv FEI Lead DREAM Assessor | Senior Assosiate M: 07702 738 091 E: robert.diamond@ingletonwood.co.uk
Darren Fowler BA (Hons) BARch PgDip RIBA Defence Partner | Architect M: 07568 428 335 E: darren.fowler@ingletonwood.co.uk
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