Why Choose KJ Tait for BREEAM Certification?
- BRE-approved BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals
- Experience across all BREEAM schemes and building types
- Proven delivery of BREEAM Excellent and Outstanding Ratings
- Integrated sustainability and engineering consultancy
- Collaborative approach with design teams and contractors
Types of BREEAM Assessments We Offer
We deliver full, pre-assessment, and planning-stage BREEAM Assessments for:
- BREEAM New Construction – Using the latest Version 6 manual, and ready for Version 7
- BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-Out – For buildings undergoing upgrade works
- BREEAM In-Use – Certifying operational performance of existing buildings
- BREEAM International – Supporting global projects with local expertise
Achieving a High BREEAM Rating
Our BREEAM Assessors work closely with project teams to:
- Set up credit trackers and run design workshops
- Review documentation and coordinate evidence submission
- Maximise credit achievement across modules:
- Management
- Health & Wellbeing
- Energy
- Transport
- Water
- Materials
- Waste
- Land Use & Ecology
- Pollution
To achieve a BREEAM Outstanding Rating, a project must score 85% or more of available credits.
When Is a BREEAM Assessment Required?
- Planning Conditions – Many local authorities require a minimum BREEAM Rating
- ESG Compliance – Investment funds and occupiers seek BREEAM Certification to meet sustainability goals
- Corporate Standards – BREEAM is often used to benchmark environmental performance across portfolios
What are BREEAM Credits?
Assessments are made of themed modules that contain credits to be achieved. For new construction and refurbishment assessments, the following modules are assessed.
- Management
- Health & Wellbeing
- Energy
- Transport
- Water
- Materials
- Waste
- Land Use & Ecology
- Pollution
Each module contains a subset of themes with credits available for each one.
Preparing for BREEAM Version 7
We are fully prepared for the rollout of BREEAM Version 7, which introduces:
- Biodiversity Net Gain credits
- Updated Whole Life Carbon assessments
- Updated energy credits focused on operational performance
- Harmonised metrics across all BREEAM schemes
Get in Touch
Whether you're targeting planning compliance, ESG alignment, or aiming for an Outstanding BREEAM Rating, our team of expert BREEAM Assessors is here to support you. Contact us today to begin your BREEAM Certification journey.