BREEAM Assessments & Certification

At KJ Tait, we provide expert BREEAM Assessments to help clients achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes and meet planning, ESG, and corporate requirements. Our in-house BREEAM Assessors and Accredited Professionals (APs) guide projects from early design through to final BREEAM Certification, ensuring compliance with the latest guidance from the Building Research Establishment (BRE). We work across all sectors and assessment types, including New Construction, Refurbishment, Fit-Out, and In-Use, delivering tailored advice and robust evidence to support high BREEAM Ratings.

As the UK’s leading sustainability assessment method, BREEAM evaluates buildings across key categories such as energy, water, materials, health & wellbeing, and ecology. A strong BREEAM Rating—from Pass to Outstanding—demonstrates environmental leadership and can enhance planning outcomes, investor confidence, and tenant appeal. With the upcoming launch of BREEAM Version 7, our team is ready to support clients through new requirements including Whole Life Carbon, Biodiversity Net Gain, and enhanced operational energy metrics.

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.