How to achieve BREEAM accreditation for your project
What is BREEAM? BREEAM is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, utilised in master planning projects, buildings, and infrastructure. This sustainability assessment method was established in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and can be applied to refurbishment schemes or new developments. The standards for environmental performance of buildings through each phase of […]
BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential – Elevating Sustainability Standards
On April 16, 2025, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) launched BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1, replacing the Home Quality Mark (HQM). This update aligns residential sustainability assessments with BREEAM’s globally recognized standards. Highlights of BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1 Whole-Life Performance Approach: Assessing environmental, social, and economic sustainability from design through operation. Enhanced […]
