Isn't that a type of fish?

Posted: Tuesday, 22 July 2008 @ 16:46

You'd be forgiven for asking that question the first time you hear about BREEAM. It is, in fact, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (no wonder they use an acronym).

BREEAM is the world's most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. BREEAM assesses buildings against a set criteria and provides an overall score which will fall within a band providing either a PASS, GOOD, VERY GOOD or EXCELLENT rating.

It ties in with the Code For Sustainable Homes which is based on and replaces BRE's Ecohomes (a version of BREEAM for homes).

As environmental assessment becomes ever more important, expect to hear a lot more about BREEAM. A number of bodies including English Partnerships, the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the Housing Corporation and the Welsh Assembly already require BREEAM ratings of a certain level if they are involved in a project.

For more information on how to achieve BREEAM compliance, contact commercial property lawyer, Steve Petty, on 01926 629005.

Steve Petty, Commercial Property Lawyer

For free advice on this topic please call us on 0845 003 5639.

This blog is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor is it intended to be a complete and authoritative statement of the law, and what we say might be out of date by the time you read it. You should always seek legal advice to confirm whether or how any information in this article applies to your particular situation. We offer a free telephone consultation to discuss your particular circumstances.

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