BE Design is pleased to announce Birgit Schneider’s promotion as Principle Sustainability Consultant, with over 17 years of diverse construction industry experience across Germany and the UK. Birgit’s career spans a broad spectrum of roles with a major contractor, including site management, cost and project management, business development, and sustainability management, equipping her with a holistic understanding of construction processes, commercial drivers, and environmental imperatives.
Birgit’s expertise significantly enhances our consultancy’s European capability, particularly in the realm of BREEAM DE In-Use assessments—an adaptation of the internationally recognised BREEAM In-Use standard tailored for the German market. This certification system is designed to evaluate and improve the sustainability performance of existing non-domestic buildings through a comprehensive assessment framework spanning three modules: Asset quality, Building management, and Occupier management.
Currently, Birgit is actively engaged in delivering multiple BREEAM DE In-Use projects and ESG Due Diligence in Germany, where she provides both specialist consulting and independently accredited assessor services. Her responsibilities include conducting Sustainability Pre-Assessment Reports aimed at property investors, facilitating informed decision-making by evaluating environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and identifying retrofit opportunities.
Birgit’s comprehensive understanding of sustainability in both construction lifecycle and in-use operational phases is instrumental in guiding clients through the complex landscape of environmental certification, carbon reduction strategies, and evolving EU regulations. Her multifaceted experience also supports the integration of energy modelling, green building certifications, and ESG frameworks within project delivery, enabling robust, data-driven approaches to sustainable built environment consultancy.
Congratulations, Birgit!
