BREEAM New Construction

BREEAM New Construction Assessments aim to ensure that its standards provide social and economic benefits while mitigating the environmental impact of the built environment.

This assessment is an independent, third-party certification of a development’s sustainable credentials that assesses the design, construction, intended use, and future-proofing of new building developments. The New Construction standards are currently in use in over 69 countries. The assessment criteria process focuses on the design of the building from concept stage to completion.

Moreover, BREEAM New Construction Assessments evaluate various aspects of sustainability, including energy efficiency, water usage, waste management, and the use of sustainable materials. Additionally, these assessments consider the health and wellbeing of building occupants, ensuring that the indoor environment promotes comfort and productivity. Furthermore, BREEAM standards encourage innovation in sustainable building practices, pushing developers to adopt cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

Ultimately, by adhering to BREEAM standards, developers can create buildings that not only meet regulatory requirements but also contribute positively to the environment and society.

Services BREEAM NC Assessments Sustain Quality

BREEAM New Construction for Sustainable Buildings can be used to assess new non-domestic buildings at the design and construction stages. There is a variaty of non-domestic building types, such as commercial offices, prisons and multi-residential accommodation.

The new construction make a difference to property investors, owners and occupiers by :

  • Considering impacts and costs from a lifecycle perspective
  • Reducing operational costs
  • Enhancing the buidlings economic and social value whilst mitigating its environmental impact
  • Creating better living and working environments for people, enhancing occupant satisfaction
  • Driving improvement in sustainable building approaches and technologies
  • Contributing to corporate social responsibility, business reporting and sustainable business leadership

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