BREEAM International 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.