Breeam- why and how

BREEAM is an assessment tool that provides an internationally recognised set of outcomes, which any planning authority can use to define sustainable development at both the neighbourhood and building level scale.

BREEAM offers to clarify what the development proposal will achieve so a case officer can quickly assess performance against key sustainability objectives within their local area.

It allows local decision-makers to quickly understand the proposal’s benefits and potential and provides a measurable target for monitoring and reporting against objectives within local authority strategies.

It works to local climatic conditions as well as local or national or international development and planning standards and provides a credible 3rd party accredited assurance process that might otherwise be difficult to police within a typical planning department.

More interestingly it makes policy objectives more attainable and provides a environmental, social and economic path towards meeting sustainable development targets.

The code

The BREEAM Core Standards interpret The Code as two separate but linked documents, one focusing on technical and the other on process/operational requirements. These documents list the requirements that a National Partner must comply with in order to be affiliated with BREEAM.

Benefits

Balanced Cost vs Value

Reduced operational costs

Limiting risk for investor and developer

Making a building more attractive to let, sell or retain

Creating a more productive and healthy workplace

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