Methodology
CEEQUAL is governed by an overarching methodology that all assessment questions are based on. Currently, both the Projects and Term Contracts Schemes are available under Version 5 and is assessed under the nine question sections.
Manual Sections
Version 5 | Methodology for Projects & Term Contracts
Version 5 is the latest version of the CEEQUAL Methodology and completes CEEQUAL’s transition from environmental assessment and awards to a sustainability assessment and awards scheme.
Both Assessment Manuals for Projects and Term Contracts have been reviewed, revised and updated by CEEQUAL’s panel of experts to reflect current industry best practice.
Below are the revised sections with example issues assessed in the Projects and Term Contracts Manual, Version 5 (click on the section titles below to read a brief summary of what each section covers):
Section 1: Project / Contract Strategy (optional)
Section 2: Project / Contract Management
Section 3: People & Communities
Section 4: Land Use (above & below water) and Landscape
Section 5: The Historic Environment
Section 6: Ecology & Biodiversity
Section 7: Water Environment (Fresh & Marine)
Section 8: Physical Resources Use & Management
Version 4 | Methodology for Term Contracts
Version 4 Assessments are still in practice due to the length of individual, however, Version 4 Assessments cannot be applied for any longer.
The Manual sections for Version 4 are as follows.
Section 1: Contract Management
Section 2: Land Use
Section 3: Landscape Issues (including rural landscape & townscape)
Section 4: Ecology & Biodiversity
Section 5: The Historic Environment
Section 6: Water Issues
Section 7: Energy & Carbon
Section 8: Material Use
Section 9: Waste Management
Section 10: Transport
Section 11: Effects on Neighbours
Section 12: Relations with the Local Community and Other Stakeholders
Click here to read a brief summary of what each section covers
