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What is a BREEAM assessment and who needs it?
A BREEAM assessment is a recognised framework for evaluating the design, construction, and operation of a building against a set of environmental and sustainability criteria.
It considers factors such as energy and water use, waste management, materials selection, transport links, ecology, pollution, and the wider environmental impact of your project.
By reviewing these elements, a BREEAM assessment provides a clear picture of a building’s sustainability performance and can lead to official BREEAM certification, recognised across the UK and internationally.
Completing a BREEAM assessment is the first step towards achieving BREEAM certification, giving you an official rating that reflects your project’s overall sustainability performance.
Who Needs a BREEAM Assessment?
BREEAM assessments are used by a wide range of stakeholders – from building owners and developers to architects, engineers, and local authorities. They are essential for:
- Demonstrating sustainability – Proving that a building meets high environmental standards.
- Meeting planning requirements – Many local authorities and planning agencies require a specific BREEAM rating before granting approval.
- Improving resilience – Integrating measures such as Flood Risk Assessments helps ensure buildings meet environmental, social, and economic sustainability standards while maintaining safety and functionality.
- Boosting market appeal – A strong BREEAM rating can attract environmentally conscious buyers, tenants, and investors.
BREEAM assessments can be applied to new builds, non-domestic refurbishments and fit-outs, and domestic refurbishments (previously assessed under Eco-homes). They go beyond measuring operational carbon emissions, offering a full-lifecycle assessment of a building’s environmental, social, and economic performance.
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BREEAM pre-assessment
During the first stage of the BREEAM assessment process, our accredited BREEAM assessor will meet with your project team to:
- Provide advice and an initial view on the sustainability performance of the proposed development
- Recommend design elements required to achieve your target BREEAM rating or certification
- Answer queries from the project team about credits and evidence requirements
Create an action plan outlining the steps needed to achieve the desired BREEAM certification
BREEAM design stage assessment
Once detailed drawings and specifications are complete, your BREEAM assessor will arrange another meeting to:
- Assess the building design against the BREEAM scheme’s credit criteria
- Allocate credits based on evidence supplied by the project team
- Produce an interim report for submission to the BRE (Building Research Establishment) as part of the BREEAM certification process
BREEAM post-construction review
When construction is complete, our BREEAM consultant will arrange a full on-site visit to:
- Verify that the completed building meets the commitments made at the design stage, supported by project team evidence
- Produce and submit the final BREEAM assessment report to BRE for official BREEAM certification
Our BREEAM Assessment Process
Under the BREEAM process, our certified BREEAM assessor will review your proposed development and award credits that contribute towards achieving BREEAM certification. The project team works with us to demonstrate compliance in the following key areas:
- Management – effectiveness of the building’s operation and how it meets BREEAM management standards
- Health & Wellbeing – occupant control over heating, lighting, air quality, and noise levels
- Energy – energy efficiency performance and CO₂ emissions reduction
- Transport – site provisions to reduce transport-related CO₂ emissions
- Water – water efficiency within the building
- Materials & Waste – sustainable sourcing of materials and responsible waste management
- Land Use & Ecology – location choice, biodiversity, and ecological impact
- Pollution – type and level of emissions generated by the building
By addressing each of these categories during your BREEAM assessment, we help you secure the credits needed for a strong BREEAM rating and successful certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is BREEAM?
BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. It’s a leading global sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure, and buildings. BREEAM recognises and reflects the value of higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle, from new construction to in-use and refurbishment.
2. Who needs a BREEAM Assessment?
BREEAM Assessments are essential for building owners, developers, architects, and engineers committed to demonstrating sustainability and environmental performance in their projects. Local authorities and planning agencies also hire expert BREEAM consultants like Focus 30 Energy, to set and assess sustainability targets for new developments
3. What are the benefits of obtaining a BREEAM Certification?
Benefits include demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, potentially increasing the building’s market value, reducing operational costs, and meeting legal and planning requirements. It also helps attract tenants and buyers looking for environmentally friendly properties.
4. How does the BREEAM assessment process work?
The process involves several stages, including a pre-assessment meeting, design stage assessment, and a post-construction review. Evidence of compliance is collected at each stage and submitted for certification, with our accredited assessors guiding you through every step.
5. What do the BREEAM ratings mean?
Ratings range from Pass to Outstanding, reflecting the sustainability performance of a project. The higher the rating awarded by our BREEAM assessors, the more sustainable the project is considered to be, with Outstanding indicating exceptional sustainability performance.
6. Can BREEAM be applied to any type of building?
Yes, BREEAM assessments can be applied to new constructions, non-domestic refurbishments, fit-outs, and domestic refurbishments, ensuring a wide range of projects can benefit from certification. Our BREEAM consultants have experience assessing a range of buildings.
7. What is a BREEAM Pre-Assessment?
A BREEAM Pre-Assessment is an initial review conducted to provide advice on the sustainability potential of a development. BREEAM pre-assessments are a useful way to identify key areas for improvement and sets a pathway to achieving the desired BREEAM rating.
8. How quickly can I get a BREEAM assessment done?
Focus 360 Energy offers flexible appointment scheduling to suit your needs, with the possibility of getting a booking in just 24 hours. Our fully automated system ensures a swift and efficient process. Once you submit an enquiry, one of our BREEAM consultants will be in touch.
9. Are your BREEAM assessors accredited?
Yes, all our BREEAM assessors and BREEAM consultants are approved and accredited, ensuring they have the expertise and qualifications to conduct thorough and reliable assessments. They have experience in providing throughout assessments for a range of buildings.
10. How can I get started with a BREEAM assessment?
Contact us at enquiries@focus360energy.co.uk or call 0333 772 7398 to get a comprehensive quote and start the process.
Our easy-to-use online system facilitates scheduling and managing your BREEAM assessment from start to finish. Get in touch today.
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