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BREEAM USA In-Use

BREEAM USA In-Use is a comprehensive and holistic environmental assessment method for existing commercial, industrial and residential assets located within the United States. It provides a framework to help owners, managers and occupiers of existing assets to adopt sustainable, cost-effective solutions. This standard is open to nearly all existing commercial and residential buildings of any size, age and performance level.

BREEAM New Construction

The BREEAM New Construction standard is used to assess the design, construction, intended use and future-proofing of new building developments. The criteria include the local, natural or human-created environment surrounding the building.


BREEAM International New Construction, the standard used for new developments in the US, provides a framework to encourage clients and designers to strive for the most sustainable building within the constraints of the project. Certificates can be issued at the design stage (noted as interim BREEAM rating based on the design) or post-construction to confirm the final BREEAM rating.

BREEAM USA Standards

  • BREEAM USA In-use is a comprehensive and holistic environmental assessment method for existing commercial, industrial and residential assets located within the United States.

    Learn more about In-Use

  • The BREEAM New Construction standards is used to assess the design, construction, intended use and future-proofing of new building developments, including the local, natural or human-created environment surrounding the building.

    Learn more about New Construction

  • The BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out (RFO) standards are used to assess the design, construction, and future-proofing of major renovation and tenant improvement projects.

    Learn more about Refurbishment & Fit Out

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