Is BREEAM in the US?
With operational headquarters in San Francisco, BREEAM certification in the USA is developed and delivered by BRE Global, a subsidiary of the BRE Group.
How do I get a BREEAM certificate?
Registration should be done as early as possible in the process. BREEAM In-Use: clients can directly register their assets via www.assetsinuse.org or alternatively request that a BREEAM In-Use Auditor conducts the registration for them. BRE Global lists certified buildings and assets on GreenBookLive.
What does BREEAM rate?
The BREEAM rating benchmarks enable a client and all other stakeholders to compare the performance of a building with other BREEAM rated buildings of the same type, and the typical sustainability performance of a stock of buildings.
What are the advantages of BREEAM?
BREEAM provides baseline targets, with contractors monitoring and recording waste quantities, thus reducing the impact that the development has on the environment. The credit promotes resource efficiency and encourages the contractor to re-use and recycle materials that are already on site.
Which is the Best BREEAM in use manual?
BREEAM In-Use International Technical Manual: Commercial Version 6.0 SD221© BRE Global Ltd. Page i of x Version 6.0 BREEAM In-Use International Technical Manual: Commercial Page ii of x SD221© BRE Global Ltd. BREEAM In Use Blank Page BREEAM In-Use International Technical Manual: Commercial Version 6.0
When does the next version of BREEAM come out?
The BREEAM In-Use International V6.0.0 (BIU V6) version launched in May 2020. To provide a sufficient transition period for assessors, clients and their projects, registrations for BIU 2015/16 assets will remain open until 4 May 2021.
How does the BREEAM in-use assessment process work?
The BREEAM In-Use (BIU) assessment process operates through an online platform that enables users to register assets and assess them based on the part (s) chosen.
Where can I find free BREEAM in use training?
If you are a licensed BREEAM In-Use Assessor, you have access to free online training to update you on the changes from 2015 to Version 6. Log into BREEAM Projects, and the link to the training can be accessed in the ‘BREEAM In-Use’ folder under the ‘Documents and Tools’ tab.
