Jamie CasciottaSustainable Building ConsultantLecco, ItalyItalian, English€100 - €200 / hour
Lecco, Italy
Italian, English
€100 - €200 / hour
About me
Jamie is a freelance civil and environmental engineer working as a sustainability consultant in the construction industry. He specializes in protocols such as BREEAM and LEED, particularly in site management and logistics buildings.
Works with designers, construction companies and as a site inspector to verify compliance with environmental criteria.
Jamie was born in Brescia, Italy in 1997, obtained his diploma as a surveyor in 2016 and obtained his degree in Building Engineering-Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in 2021.
After graduation he worked on site as a technical employee for a general contractor. He was mainly engaged in the role of Site Sustainability Manager, spending days on site for just over a year on a BREEAM “Very Good” project.
At the end of the construction site he decided to take the state examination and enrolled in the Engineers' Register and started his own profession.
He approached voluntary protocols, particularly BREEAM. From here the desire to deepen these topics, enrolling in the Master of 2° Level in "Sustainability and energy management of buildings and infrastructures" was born.
In 2024 he discussed the thesis entitled "Methods of assessment of the sustainability of logistics buildings: management of the construction site according to the BREEAM and LEED protocols".
Accredited as BREEAM AP-Site, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP and LCA Specialist, it helps designers and companies achieve sustainability goals. Continuing education and accreditation ensure a solid knowledge of the construction sector and sustainability.
Works with designers, construction companies and as a site inspector to verify compliance with environmental criteria.
Jamie was born in Brescia, Italy in 1997, obtained his diploma as a surveyor in 2016 and obtained his degree in Building Engineering-Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in 2021.
After graduation he worked on site as a technical employee for a general contractor. He was mainly engaged in the role of Site Sustainability Manager, spending days on site for just over a year on a BREEAM “Very Good” project.
At the end of the construction site he decided to take the state examination and enrolled in the Engineers' Register and started his own profession.
He approached voluntary protocols, particularly BREEAM. From here the desire to deepen these topics, enrolling in the Master of 2° Level in "Sustainability and energy management of buildings and infrastructures" was born.
In 2024 he discussed the thesis entitled "Methods of assessment of the sustainability of logistics buildings: management of the construction site according to the BREEAM and LEED protocols".
Accredited as BREEAM AP-Site, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP and LCA Specialist, it helps designers and companies achieve sustainability goals. Continuing education and accreditation ensure a solid knowledge of the construction sector and sustainability.
- Categories
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)LCA ISO 14040EU TaxonomySmart Building SystemsSustainable building standards and protocolsResilience BuildingSustainable BuildingsSustainable DesignMaterial DesignPassive Design Strategies
- Industries
- ConstructionReal Estate
- Experience
- 3 – 5 Years
- Regional Expertise
- Global, Italy
- Qualification
- Master's Degree
- Certifications
BREEAM AP-Site (known also as SSM – Site Sustainability Manager)
LEED Green Associate
LCA SpecialistWELL AP
- Services offered
- Consultancy, Advisory
- Expert Type
- Individual
- Expert website
Professional experience
Engineer and sustainability consultant
FreelanceConsultancyMar 2023 - Now
Construction Site Assistant/Project Manager Junior
INGECO SRLConstructionFull-TimeDec 2021 - Feb 2023
Technical assistant for a construction site in Settala, Milan. The project concerns the demolition and reconstruction of an industrial building (15.000 m2), following the BREEAM certification criteria to obtain the "Very Good" target.
Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) verification
La Fiorida - Agricultural companyConstruction2022-2023
The intervention concerned the replacement of the roof covering and the implementation of the
insulation package, with the objective of increasing the energy efficiency of the tourism sector.
The consultancy was carried out at the end of the work for the verification of compliance with
environmental requirements and the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criterion.
LEED: New warehouse Mesero, Milano (Italy)
Trasporti XimenesConstruction2025-2026
The project involves the construction of a new logistics facility of about 20.000 square metres. The
construction company has requested advice and assistance to obtain LEED Gold level certification. In
particular, the role involves the pursuit of credits related to materials (search for materials with
certifications, such as EPD, recycled content, Cradle-to-Cradle, Declare Label, VOC, Formaldehyde,
Reach optimization, etc.), those related to the management of the construction site and the life
cycle of the building. An LCA analysis is carried out with the aim of identifying strategies to
reduce impacts and alsoobtaining certification points. Jamie acts as an intermediary between the
various figures (company, HVAC plant operators, LEED AP and LEED Project Administrator, etc.), as
well as drafting all site documentation (environmental plans, site inspections and monitoring,
etc.).
BREEAM: North Bologna Hub (Italy)
KryalosConstruction2023-2024
The project involves the demolition and total reconstruction of a logistics building of about 15.000
square meters. The client’s request was to obtain BREEAM certification by reaching the Very Good
level.
Some features of the finished building are:presence of a photovoltaic system on the roof, protected
shelters for bicycles, reduction of water consumption and monitoring of consumption with Building
Management System (BMS).
Jamie has been following the project as site sustainability manager, managing all aspects for the
general contractor. He acted as an intermediary between the various actors involved (BREEAM
Assessor, ecologist, HVAC operators, etc.) and developed all the necessary documentation on the
site.
BREEAM: Magna Park Monticelli (Italy)
KryalosConstruction2024 (tender phase)
In this project for a new logistics building of about 55.000 square metres, the consultancy took
place during the tender phase: the customer requested to achieve the BREEAM Excellent level
certification and compliance with the building carbon footprint with a limit of 400 kg of CO2
equivalent per square meter. In addition, a detailed analysis of BREEAM costs was requested.
Jamie conducted the cost analysis on a per-item basis and performed an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
of the building, identifying strategies to meet the customer’s threshold. Among the strategies
identified are the use of a less impacting insulation in roofing, the use of ecological subfloors
and asphalts (therefore with recycled content), the choice of a prefabricator using cements with
less environmental impact and with more recycled aggregates.
EPD analysis and comparison & Sustainability consultancy
Magnetti Building (Italy) - Prefabricated concrete structure producerConstruction2023-2024
EPD analysis and comparison of producers of prefabricated concrete elements in Italy and worldwide.
EPD analysis and comparison of the main Italian cement plants for comparison indicators (in
particular onthe GWP, Global Warming Potential, but not only). The analysis is used by the client to
make informed choices about his production and to understand on which aspects to focus the
investments for sustainability.
LEED: GLS Verona (Italy)
LogimanConstruction2023-2024
The project involves the construction of a new logistics facility of about 10.000 square metres. The
construction company has requested advice and assistance to obtain LEED Gold level certification. In
particular, the role involved the pursuit of credits related to materials (search for materials with
certifications, such as EPD, recycled content, Cradle-to-Cradle, Declare Label, VOC, Formaldehyde,
Reach optimization, etc.). There was a further discussion on the following credits: Environmental
Product Declaration; Sourcing of raw materials; Materials ingredients; Low-emitting materials.
BREEAM: Settala Logistic Park, Milano (Italy)
KryalosConstruction2022-2023
The project involves the total demolition and reconstruction of a logistics building of about 15.000
square meters. The client’s request was to obtain the BREEAM certification with the achievement of
the Very Good level.
Some features of the finished building are:presence of a photovoltaic system on the roof, charging
stations for electric cars, canopies protected for bicycles, reduction of water consumption and
monitoring of consumption.
Jamie has been following the project as Site Sustainability Manager managing all aspects for the
general contractor. He acted as an intermediary between the various figures involved (BREEAM
Assessor, ecologist, HVAC operators, etc.) and developed all the necessary site documentation. In
this project he was present daily on site and held the role of site manager, interacting with all
figures. He has therefore gained some experience of the dynamics of a construction site and the
possible problems.
LEED: New logistic Verona (Italy)
LogimanConstruction2024-2025
The project involves the construction of a new logistics facility of about 20.000 square metres. The
construction company has requested advice and assistance to obtain LEED Gold level certification. In
particular, the role involved the pursuit of credits related to materials (search for materials with
certifications, such as EPD, recycled content, Cradle-to-Cradle, Declare Label, VOC, Formaldehyde,
Reach optimization, etc.). There was a further discussion on the following credits: Environmental
Product Declaration; Sourcing of raw materials; Materials ingredients; Low-emitting materials.
Compliance with environmental criteria
University of Pisa (Italy)Construction2024-2025
Jamie has started a collaboration with an international certification body for this construction
site and other projects. He is the inspector for the verification of compliance with environmental
criteria and project specifications. It carries out monthly surveys and first approvals of materials
for compliance with the required protocols.
The project covers an area of about 50.000 square metresand involves the construction of two main
buildings, one intended to house teaching facilities, including a library, the other is for staff
studies and research laboratories.
DNSH: e-bike stations, Valtellina (Italy)
Construction2025-2026
Jamie was involved by the architect to draft the DNSH ("Do No Significant Harm") and Checklist
report (construction site and electronic components purchase) for the delivery of the final and
executive project. The report included a study of the project’s impacts on the six objectives set
out in the Paris Agreement (European Green Deal). The sixobjectives are: climate change mitigation;
adaptation to climate change; sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources; circular
economy; pollution prevention and reduction; Protection and restoration of biodiversity and
ecosystems.
DNSH & CAM Building report for New school gym, Sondrio (Italy)
Construction2024-2025
Jamie was involved by the architect to draft the DNSH ("Do No Significant Harm") and Checklist
report (new construction and site) for the delivery of the executive project and drafting the CAM
Building report (Minimum Environmental Criteria). The report included a study of the project’s
impacts on the six objectives set out in the Paris Agreement (European Green Deal). The six
objectives are: climate change mitigation; adaptation to climate change; sustainable use and
protection of water and marine resources; circular economy; pollution prevention and reduction;
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.