An introduction to BREEAM - Revision history

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	2023 - BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 (UK NC V6.1). Minor update extending V6 changes to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; adjustments in energy performance calculations, updated translator curves.		2023 - BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 (UK NC V6.1). Minor update extending V6 changes to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; adjustments in energy performance calculations, updated translator curves.

−	2025 - BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7). Published in July, mandatory update from 30 September 2025 for al new registrations under UK New Construction. A major overhaul with stronger emphasis on whole-life carbon, updated energy/carbon science, predictive energy modelling, new minimum standards, alignment with EU Taxonomy; greater consistency across UK and International versions; updated rating boundaries; more stringent health, air quality, ecology, pollution & refrigerant requirements.	+	2025 - BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7). Published in July, mandatory update from 30 September 2025 for al new registrations under UK New Construction. A major overhaul with stronger emphasis on whole-life carbon, updated energy/carbon science, predictive energy modelling, new minimum standards, alignment with EU Taxonomy; greater consistency across UK and International versions; updated rating boundaries; more stringent health, air quality, ecology, pollution & refrigerant requirements. See also 35 Years of BREEAM and latest V7 mandatory update.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* 35 Years of BREEAM and latest V7 mandatory update.
	* Assessing health and wellbeing in buildings.		* Assessing health and wellbeing in buildings.
	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.
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	* Whole-life costs.		* Whole-life costs.

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	= Updates =		= Updates =

−	BREEAM ~~“Original” / Early BREEAM (New Offices)~~	+	1990 - The first BREEAM version for assessing new offices; established with the weighting of sustainability issues.

−	~~~1990~~	+	1998 - Scheme revamped office standard; restructured scheme layout, weights, and criteria.

−	~~First BREEAM version for assessing new offices; established weighting~~ of ~~sustainability issues~~.	+	2008 - Launch of BREEAM Europe (New Construction assessments) scheme.

−	~~Major Update – 1998~~	+	2011 - BREEAM for new construction, (major reorganisation) a consolidated UK scheme for all new buildings; reclassified issues and criteria to streamline assessments.Introduction of "BREEAM International Bespoke".

−	~~1998~~	+	2012 - New BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment introduced. As previous scheme it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.

−	~~Revamped the~~ BREEAM ~~Offices standard; restructured~~ scheme ~~layout~~, ~~weights~~, and ~~criteria~~.	+	2014 - BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out introduced in the UK, updated manuals, and BREEAM UK New Construction updated.

−	BREEAM ~~New Construction (major reorganisation)~~	+	2015 - June BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out becomes international, with updated technical manuals, expanded building types; better clarity and more detailed criteria for sustainability issues. In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Prompted by need single sustainability rating scheme to deliver more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.

−	~~2011~~	+	2018 - Further development of criteria, more stringent energy / environmental benchmarks, updated indoor environment and material sourcing requirements.
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−	~~Launched a consolidated “New Construction” scheme for all new UK buildings; reclassified issues and criteria to streamline assessments.~~	+
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−	~~BREEAM residential refurbishment~~	+
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−	~~2012~~	+
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−	~~In June 2012, a new BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment was introduced. As with other schemes, it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.~~	+
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−	~~BREEAM UK New Construction 2014. and BREEAM scheme for non~~-~~domestic refurbishment and fit-out~~	+
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−	~~October 2014~~	+
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−	In October 2014, a BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out was introduced in the UK and in June 2015, this also became an international scheme. Also updated technical manuals, expanded building types; better clarity and more detailed criteria for sustainability issues.	+
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−	~~BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out becomes an international scheme.~~	+
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−	~~June 2015~~	+
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−	~~The BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out introduced in the UK becomes an international scheme in June 2015.~~	+
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−	In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The was prompted by industry desire for a single sustainability rating scheme to address the challenge of delivering more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.	+
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−	~~BREEAM UK New Construction 2018~~	+
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−	~~March 2018~~	+
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−	Further development of criteria, more stringent energy / environmental benchmarks, updated indoor environment and material sourcing requirements. ~~([https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/summary-of-changes-breeam-uk-nc-v6/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])~~	+

	BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6 (UK NC V6)		BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6 (UK NC V6)

−	~~24 August~~ 2022	+	2022 - BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6 (UK NC V6) updates to align with England’s Building Regulations (Part L 2021); changes to energy/carbon emissions (Ene 01) and indoor air quality (Hea 02) issues; enables registration under V6 for buildings complying with newer regs.
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−	~~Updates~~ to align with England’s Building Regulations (Part L 2021); changes to energy/carbon emissions (Ene 01) and indoor air quality (Hea 02) issues; enables registration under V6 for buildings complying with newer regs. ~~([https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/summary-of-changes-breeam-uk-nc-v6/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])~~	+
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−	~~BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 (UK NC V6.1)~~	+
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−	~~14 June 2023~~	+
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−	Minor update extending V6 changes to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; adjustments in energy performance calculations, updated translator curves, minor corrections. ([https://kb.breeam.com/wp-content/plugins/breeamkb-pdf/pdf/?c=943&utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])	+
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−	~~BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7)~~	+

−	~~Full release date: 30 September 2025 for new registrations under~~ UK New Construction.	+	2023 - BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 (UK NC V6.1). Minor update extending V6 changes to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; adjustments in energy performance calculations, updated translator curves.

−	~~Major~~ overhaul: stronger emphasis on whole-life carbon, updated energy/carbon science, predictive energy modelling, new minimum standards, alignment with EU Taxonomy; greater consistency across UK and International versions; updated rating boundaries; more stringent health, air quality, ecology, pollution & refrigerant requirements.	+	2025 - BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7). Published in July, mandatory update from 30 September 2025 for al new registrations under UK New Construction. A major overhaul with stronger emphasis on whole-life carbon, updated energy/carbon science, predictive energy modelling, new minimum standards, alignment with EU Taxonomy; greater consistency across UK and International versions; updated rating boundaries; more stringent health, air quality, ecology, pollution & refrigerant requirements.

	= BREEAM USA =		= BREEAM USA =

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	= Updates =		= Updates =
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−	~~In June 2012, a new BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment was introduced. As with other schemes, it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.~~
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−	~~In October 2014, a BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out was introduced in the UK and in June 2015, this also became an international scheme.~~
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−	In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The was prompted by industry desire for a single sustainability rating scheme to address the challenge of delivering more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
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−	Here’s a fuller timeline of major BREEAM versions (especially in the UK), with their release dates where available, and key changes. Note: some older version dates are approximate when exact publication dates are hard to find.
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−	~~Version Date / Effective From Key Changes~~

	BREEAM “Original” / Early BREEAM (New Offices)		BREEAM “Original” / Early BREEAM (New Offices)
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	2012		2012

−	A new BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment was introduced. As with other schemes, it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.	+	In June 2012, a new BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment was introduced. As with other schemes, it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.

	BREEAM UK New Construction 2014. and BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out		BREEAM UK New Construction 2014. and BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out
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	October 2014		October 2014

−	~~Introduced~~ updated technical manuals, expanded building types; better clarity and more detailed criteria for sustainability issues. ~~([https://kb.breeam.com/wp-content/plugins/breeamkb-pdf/pdf/?c=943&utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])~~	+	In October 2014, a BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out was introduced in the UK and in June 2015, this also became an international scheme. Also updated technical manuals, expanded building types; better clarity and more detailed criteria for sustainability issues.

	BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out becomes an international scheme.		BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out becomes an international scheme.
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	The BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out introduced in the UK becomes an international scheme in June 2015.		The BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out introduced in the UK becomes an international scheme in June 2015.
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		+	In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The was prompted by industry desire for a single sustainability rating scheme to address the challenge of delivering more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.

	BREEAM UK New Construction 2018		BREEAM UK New Construction 2018

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	In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The was prompted by industry desire for a single sustainability rating scheme to address the challenge of delivering more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.		In November 2015, BRE announced their acquisition of CEEQUAL to enable the development of a new sustainability rating scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The was prompted by industry desire for a single sustainability rating scheme to address the challenge of delivering more sustainable and resilient infrastructure on the part of clients and contractors. For more information see BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
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		+	Here’s a fuller timeline of major BREEAM versions (especially in the UK), with their release dates where available, and key changes. Note: some older version dates are approximate when exact publication dates are hard to find.
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		+	Version Date / Effective From Key Changes
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		+	BREEAM “Original” / Early BREEAM (New Offices)
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		+	~1990
		+
		+	First BREEAM version for assessing new offices; established weighting of sustainability issues.
		+
		+	Major Update – 1998
		+
		+	1998
		+
		+	Revamped the BREEAM Offices standard; restructured scheme layout, weights, and criteria.
		+
		+	BREEAM New Construction (major reorganisation)
		+
		+	2011
		+
		+	Launched a consolidated “New Construction” scheme for all new UK buildings; reclassified issues and criteria to streamline assessments.
		+
		+	BREEAM residential refurbishment
		+
		+	2012
		+
		+	A new BREEAM scheme for domestic refurbishment was introduced. As with other schemes, it allows domestic refurbishments to be assessed and rated on a range from pass to outstanding.
		+
		+	BREEAM UK New Construction 2014. and BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out
		+
		+	October 2014
		+
		+	Introduced updated technical manuals, expanded building types; better clarity and more detailed criteria for sustainability issues. ([https://kb.breeam.com/wp-content/plugins/breeamkb-pdf/pdf/?c=943&utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])
		+
		+	BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out becomes an international scheme.
		+
		+	June 2015
		+
		+	The BREEAM scheme for non-domestic refurbishment and fit-out introduced in the UK becomes an international scheme in June 2015.
		+
		+	BREEAM UK New Construction 2018
		+
		+	March 2018
		+
		+	Further development of criteria, more stringent energy / environmental benchmarks, updated indoor environment and material sourcing requirements. ([https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/summary-of-changes-breeam-uk-nc-v6/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])
		+
		+	BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6 (UK NC V6)
		+
		+	24 August 2022
		+
		+	Updates to align with England’s Building Regulations (Part L 2021); changes to energy/carbon emissions (Ene 01) and indoor air quality (Hea 02) issues; enables registration under V6 for buildings complying with newer regs. ([https://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/summary-of-changes-breeam-uk-nc-v6/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])
		+
		+	BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.1 (UK NC V6.1)
		+
		+	14 June 2023
		+
		+	Minor update extending V6 changes to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; adjustments in energy performance calculations, updated translator curves, minor corrections. ([https://kb.breeam.com/wp-content/plugins/breeamkb-pdf/pdf/?c=943&utm_source=chatgpt.com BREEAM Knowledge Base])
		+
		+	BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (V7)
		+
		+	Full release date: 30 September 2025 for new registrations under UK New Construction.
		+
		+	Major overhaul: stronger emphasis on whole-life carbon, updated energy/carbon science, predictive energy modelling, new minimum standards, alignment with EU Taxonomy; greater consistency across UK and International versions; updated rating boundaries; more stringent health, air quality, ecology, pollution & refrigerant requirements.

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	* Whole-life costs.		* Whole-life costs.

−	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]]

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	* BRE and GRESB introduce new efficiencies for reporting Green Building Certifications.		* BRE and GRESB introduce new efficiencies for reporting Green Building Certifications.
	* BRE Trust.		* BRE Trust.
−	* BREEAM.
	* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.		* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
	* BREEAM associate online training.		* BREEAM associate online training.

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	* Whole-life costs.		* Whole-life costs.

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−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Assessing health and wellbeing in buildings.		* Assessing health and wellbeing in buildings.

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	Each of the criteria is scored and then multiplied by a weighting. There are minimum thresholds that must be achieved, and additions can be made for specific innovations. The resulting overall score is translated into one of the BREEAM ratings; unclassified, pass, good, very good, excellent or outstanding.		Each of the criteria is scored and then multiplied by a weighting. There are minimum thresholds that must be achieved, and additions can be made for specific innovations. The resulting overall score is translated into one of the BREEAM ratings; unclassified, pass, good, very good, excellent or outstanding.

−	Two stages of assessment and certification are carried out:	+	Two stages of assessment and certification are typically carried out:

−	* A design stage assessment resulting in an interim certificate being issued.	+	* A design stage assessment resulting in an interim certificate being issued (This stage is optional)
	* A post-construction assessment resulting in a final certificate being issued and a rating awarded.		* A post-construction assessment resulting in a final certificate being issued and a rating awarded.

−	There is also an optional pre-assessment ~~assessment~~, which can help designers understand aspects of their proposals that need to be improved to achieve the desired rating. In addition, there is a BREEAM In-Use scheme which allows an action plan to be produced to improve the management and performance both of the building in use and of client activities within the completed building.	+	There is also an optional pre-assessment stage, which can help designers understand aspects of their proposals that need to be improved to achieve the desired rating. In addition, there is a BREEAM In-Use scheme which allows an action plan to be produced to improve the management and performance both of the building in use and of client activities within the completed building.

	Whilst BREEAM dominates the UK market, alternative methods of environmental assessment include; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in the USA, Greenstar in Australia, HQE in France and CASBEE in Japan. For more information see: Green rating systems.		Whilst BREEAM dominates the UK market, alternative methods of environmental assessment include; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in the USA, Greenstar in Australia, HQE in France and CASBEE in Japan. For more information see: Green rating systems.

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	* BRE and GRESB introduce new efficiencies for reporting Green Building Certifications.		* BRE and GRESB introduce new efficiencies for reporting Green Building Certifications.
	* BRE Trust.		* BRE Trust.
−	* [[BREEAM~~\|BREEAM Wiki]]~~.	+	* BREEAM.
	* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.		* BREEAM and CEEQUAL.
	* BREEAM associate online training.		* BREEAM associate online training.