Resources and the environment
Energy, water and materials are examples of factors that may be considered when assessing a building’s impact.
Sustainability management / BREEAM
A shared language for sustainable choices
BREEAM in construction.
A systematic basis for objectives, solutions and documentation throughout a construction project.
Understanding BREEAMBREEAM / Overview
More than a single environmental initiative.
BREEAM is a method for assessing sustainability in construction. It provides a systematic basis for addressing objectives, solutions and documentation throughout a project.
Explore the key considerations in a BREEAM assessment
Key areas / BREEAM
Multiple considerations. One coherent approach.
A BREEAM assessment is not just about a building’s energy use. It covers various aspects of the building and the process, depending on the scheme the project follows.
People and use
A good building must also work for the people who use it. Health and the indoor environment may therefore form part of the assessment.
Process and documentation
Decisions and outcomes must be supported by evidence. This requires a clear understanding of what information needs to be collected at each project stage.
From ambition to practice
It starts before construction begins.
When a project is to follow BREEAM, it is important to establish its objectives and parameters early. This provides a better starting point for prioritising solutions and planning the necessary documentation.
Define the ambition
Which scheme is relevant, and what should the project achieve?
Build in the considerations
Make requirements and opportunities part of the project’s decision-making.
Gather the documentation
Follow up on the chosen solutions and the evidence on which they will be assessed.
An informed starting point
Guidance, requirements and documentation.
A broader view of the building
BREEAM considers a range of factors in and around a building. These may include energy, materials, water, the indoor environment and how the project is planned and delivered. The applicable requirements depend on the specific BREEAM scheme and building type.
Documentation throughout the project
The aim is to make sustainability part of the decisions taken along the way – and to be able to document them. That is why it is important to establish ambitions, responsibilities and documentation needs early.
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What does BREEAM mean for your project?
Do you have any questions about how sustainability and BREEAM can be incorporated into your construction project? Let’s discuss the project’s parameters.