BREEAM New construction - BREEAM
BREEAM New construction
Use the BREEAM New construction standards for international consistency and comparability in delivering high performing, sustainable assets.
Start your sustainability journeyThe BREEAM New construction standards provide a framework to deliver newly built assets which are high performing and sustainable. The framework supports commercial success while creating positive environmental and social impact. Each standard uses a common framework that is adaptable to the asset’s location, allowing for international consistency and comparability.
About BREEAM New construction
The sustainability framework is underpinned by credible science, allowing the assessment process to identify valuable insights on the asset’s performance. The internationally recognised and third-party certification provides assurance and validation of the data collated throughout the assessment.
Benefits of BREEAM New construction
The New construction standards benefit property investors, developers, owners and occupiers by:
![Driving sales and rental values](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121140.png/17151d7f-a15d-5218-5f7b-16bb2dedcb35?t=1705664662274)
Driving sales and rental values
Supporting routes to net zero
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![Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121636.png/688eeb2d-cdd5-7e47-79a8-837cc3e79cf1?t=1705664662365)
Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
Mitigating environmental impact
![Mitigating environmental impact](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+121756.png/34f27565-26af-d6c3-15e3-e7e36acdc8f9?t=1705664662410)
![Reducing operational costs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122218.png/4dc67556-c5d9-a2b0-ff38-8b7180c064cd?t=1705664662452)
Reducing operational costs
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
![Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122336.png/6f969a3e-730a-aa38-98f0-a4373d0f6c71?t=1705664662493)
![Enhancing economic and social value](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122442.png/e5b60f5a-84a0-dffb-faa8-7d09b7b57a47?t=1705664662537)
Enhancing economic and social value
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
![Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122607.png/0a8f4fd4-2970-d895-6e31-120e4273ce97?t=1705664662581)
![Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/707114/734350/Screenshot+2024-01-19+122711.png/c21c66fc-6a06-66c6-7bd0-df8fee202faa?t=1705664662621)
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
Register to download the BREEAM New construction technical manuals
Download BREEAM New Construction technical manual![BREEAM New construction technical manuals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/breeam.com/documents/705086/730781/Screenshot+2024-01-19+172725.png/629d0221-702e-7c04-34a5-539ae1cf2525?t=1705665445358)
National Scheme Operators
The New Construction standards can be used anywhere in the world, with the exception of the below territories where our partners, BREEAM National Scheme Operators (NSOs), operate locally adapted New Construction standards:
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