An introduction to the use of BREEAM to develop sustainable buildings, reduce costs and improve efficiency

1. BREEAM In-Use
An Introduction
by
SGBA Ltd.

2. BREEAM In Use
New
Existing
•Buildings contribute 40% of the total UK carbon emissions
•Total UK commercial office and warehousing floor space
growth of 1-2% pa as a percentage of existing.

4. BREEAM In Use
BREEAM In-Use assessment methodology
•launched in March 2009
•Environmental and Sustainability Standard (BES 5058)
•designed to provide insight into the environmental performance
of buildings throughout their entire operational life.
•Enables the assessment of the environmental
performance of:
the building (Asset Rating),
the operation of the building (Building Management
Rating) and,
how Clients are managing their activities within the
building (Organisational Rating).

5. BREEAM In Use
Owners/occupiers/investors to:
•monitor the sustainability
specification of their buildings,
•assess management and
organisational practices,
•produce action plan to manage
and improve sustainability of the
asset and occupying organisation.

6. Change behaviour

7. Reduce running costs

8. Improve staff productivity

9. Protect and enhance asset value

10. Demonstrate commitment to the environment

11. BREEAM In-Use
For more information contact:-
Geofrey Steward
SGBA Ltd.
Tel. 01293 822521
E-mail geofrey.steward@sgba.co.uk