BREEAM Certification
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for infrastructure and buildings. Achieving a BREEAM rating (from Pass to Outstanding) demonstrates that your project has attained a verifiable standard of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
What is a BREEAM assessment and who needs it?
At Focus 360 Energy, we provide accredited BREEAM Assessor and BREEAM AP (Advisory Professional) services, guiding new construction, refurbishment, and in-use projects through the entire process, ensuring compliance with planning requirements and maximising the project’s sustainability score efficiently and cost-effectively.
BREEAM Certification is a formal rating system that evaluates the environmental performance and sustainability of a building across key categories, including energy, water, waste, materials, health and well-being, transport, and management. It is often mandated by planning authorities, corporate ESG policies, and government procurement to guarantee sustainable building practices.
Certification is awarded by licensed assessors following a rigorous audit of the design and construction documentation, culminating in a final rating that proves the building’s commitment to high environmental standards and occupant health.
What Does the BREEAM Certification Service Include?
Scheme Selection & Target Setting: Advising on the correct BREEAM scheme (e.g., New Construction, Refurbishment, In-Use) and establishing a realistic target rating (e.g., Very Good or Excellent).
BREEAM AP (Advisory Professional) Services: Providing expert guidance from the concept stage (RIBA 2) to optimise the design for BREEAM credits and minimise later non-compliance risks.
Accredited Assessment: Managing the entire certification process, including evidence collection, credit tracking, technical calculations, and final submission for formal certification.
Pre-Assessment and Gap Analysis: Conducting an initial review to determine the feasibility of the target rating and identifying critical areas where design adjustments are necessary.
Specialist Reporting: Delivering necessary technical inputs for specific credits, such as energy modelling outputs, daylight calculations, and transport assessments.
Why BREEAM Matters
BREEAM certification is a powerful tool for de-risking projects and enhancing asset value. It ensures long-term operational performance, leading to lower utility costs and a healthier, more productive environment for occupants.
For developers, a certified BREEAM rating demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that secures planning approval in jurisdictions with specific requirements and significantly enhances marketability, attracting higher rents and protecting against future asset obsolescence driven by green regulations.
How Our Accredited Assessors Support You
Our team includes fully accredited BREEAM Assessors and BREEAM Advisory Professionals (AP). The BREEAM AP role is crucial; our APs embed sustainability expertise into the design process from the earliest stages (RIBA 2), influencing design decisions to gain complex credits efficiently.
This early involvement, coupled with our expert assessment management, streamlines the evidence collation process, proactively avoids costly technical clashes, and maximises the final rating, all while maintaining rigorous independence and auditability for a smooth certification process.
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Take the first step towards a greener future with our expert BREEAM assessments and certifications. Whether you’re at the planning stage or nearing completion, our accredited BREEAM assessors are here to guide you to sustainability success. Get your personalised quote today and join the ranks of environmentally conscious developers leading the way in sustainable building practices.
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Why choose Focus 360 Energy
Dual Accreditation: We offer both the essential BREEAM Assessor and strategic BREEAM AP services, offering a unified, high-value service.
Early Design Integration: Our APs work from RIBA Stage 2 onwards to proactively embed BREEAM requirements, avoiding costly late-stage changes.
Multi-Disciplinary Support: We leverage in-house energy modellers and daylight experts to deliver complex technical credits seamlessly.
Risk Reduction Focus: We actively manage the evidence trail and submission process, significantly reducing the risk of failure or score reduction at certification.
UK-Wide Experience: Extensive experience with mandated BREEAM requirements across diverse planning authorities and building typologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
BREEAM certifications 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
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.
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.
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.
Yes, BREEAM certifications 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.
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.
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.
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.
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