BREEAM certification in the US and Canada
Managing risk and creating value for real estate
BREEAM certification in the USA and Canada is delivered by BRE Global, a subsidiary of the BRE Group. BRE are the founders and owners of the BREEAM family of standards to manage risk and create value for real estate and infrastructure.
With operational headquarters in San Francisco, the BREEAM USA team supports clients and professionals in the US and Canada with staff located on the West and East Coasts. Meet the team.
BREEAM offers a powerful, science-driven suite of standards to assess the sustainability performance for developments and assets located in the United States and Canada at any stage of the building lifecycle.
Managing risk and creating value for real estate
BREEAM certification in the USA and Canada is delivered by BRE Global, a subsidiary of the BRE Group. BRE are the founders and owners of the BREEAM family of standards to manage risk and create value for real estate and infrastructure.
With operational headquarters in San Francisco, the BREEAM USA team supports clients and professionals in the US and Canada with staff located on the West and East Coasts. Meet the team.
BREEAM offers a powerful, science-driven suite of standards to assess the sustainability performance for developments and assets located in the United States and Canada at any stage of the building lifecycle.
Choosing the right BREEAM standard for your project
BREEAM In Use
BREEAM In Use is a comprehensive and holistic sustainability assessment for existing commercial, industrial and residential assets of any size, age and performance level.
Existing buildings in the United States use BREEAM USA In Use, an adaptation tailored to the US market. Existing buildings in Canada use BREEAM International In Use.
Certificates are valid for three years, with recertification validating ongoing performance and supporting continuous improvement over the lifecycle of the asset.
BREEAM New construction
The BREEAM New construction standard is used to assess the sustainability of the design and construction of newly built assets.
BREEAM International New Construction, the standard used for new developments in the US and Canada, integrates science-led metrics and global best practices to provide a framework that empowers developers, designers, and sustainability professionals 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) and/or Post-Construction to confirm the final BREEAM rating.
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial Version 7 provides a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the sustainability of renovation and tenant improvement projects of any scale for commercial properties, guiding users through the design, construction and post-refurbishment phases.
It encourages upgrades and interior transformations to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and enhance occupant comfort, minimizing long-term risks and creating measurable value for owners and investors.
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 consists of two standards:
- BREEAM Refurbishment V7, which can be used where projects may include any combination of fabric, structure, core and local services and which may also include interior design.
- BREEAM Fit Out V7 which focuses specifically on interior design, with the option to incorporate local services where they form part of the scope, making BREEAM Fit Out V7 particularly relevant for occupier-led projects.
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 In Use
BREEAM In Use is a comprehensive and holistic sustainability assessment for existing commercial, industrial and residential assets of any size, age and performance level.
Existing buildings in the United States use BREEAM USA In Use, an adaptation tailored to the US market. Existing buildings in Canada use BREEAM International In Use.
Certificates are valid for three years, with recertification validating ongoing performance and supporting continuous improvement over the lifecycle of the asset.
Access BREEAM USA In Use resources
BREEAM New construction
The BREEAM New construction standard is used to assess the sustainability of the design and construction of newly built assets.
BREEAM International New Construction, the standard used for new developments in the US and Canada, integrates science-led metrics and global best practices to provide a framework that empowers developers, designers, and sustainability professionals 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) and/or Post-Construction to confirm the final BREEAM rating.
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial Version 7 provides a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving the sustainability of renovation and tenant improvement projects of any scale for commercial properties, guiding users through the design, construction and post-refurbishment phases. It encourages upgrades and interior transformations to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and enhance occupant comfort, minimizing long-term risks and creating measurable value for owners and investors.
BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 consists of two standards:
- BREEAM Refurbishment V7, which can be used where projects may include any combination of fabric, structure, core and local services and which may also include interior design.
- BREEAM Fit Out V7 which focuses specifically on interior design, with the option to incorporate local services where they form part of the scope, making BREEAM Fit Out V7 particularly relevant for occupier-led projects.
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.
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Find out what you can achieve with BREEAM
Talk to one of our experts to discover how BREEAM can help you leverage sustainability to unlock real estate value for your asset or portfolio.
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