BREEAM

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Design Smarter. Build Greener. Achieve More.

The image features a logo with the word ‘bree’ inside a light green circle, and the word ‘BREEAM’ beside it in capital letters, indicating the branding for BREEAM, a sustainability assessment method.

What is BREEAM?

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world's leading sustainability assessment method for the built environment. It provides a holistic framework for evaluating the environmental performance of buildings and infrastructure, covering areas such as energy efficiency, water usage, indoor environmental quality, pollution, transport, materials, waste, ecology, and management practices.

BREEAM certification offers independent verification of a building’s sustainability credentials, supporting the achievement of environmental and social governance (ESG) goals, health and well-being objectives, and net-zero targets.

Our Approach

At Mainer Associates, we integrate BREEAM assessments seamlessly into every stage of your project. Engaging a BREEAM Assessor early - ideally before RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) - allows for the embedding of sustainable practices from the outset, maximising opportunities for higher certification levels. This proactive approach ensures that sustainability is a guiding principle throughout the project lifecycle.

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RIBA Stages

BREEAM Services We Offer

  • New Construction: Assessing and certifying new builds to BREEAM standards, ensuring high performance and sustainability.

  • Refurbishment and Fit-Out: Evaluating and certifying refurbishment projects to improve sustainability performance.

  • Residential: Providing BREEAM assessments tailored to residential developments.

  • In-Use: Assessing the sustainability performance of existing buildings and recommending improvements.

  • Bespoke: Offering customised BREEAM assessments to meet specific project needs.

  • International: Providing BREEAM assessments for projects outside the UK, aligning with international standards.

Why Choose Mainer Associates?

  • Expertise Across RIBA Stages: We support projects from early design through to post-construction, ensuring sustainability is integrated at every phase.

  • Proven Track Record: Our portfolio includes numerous projects achieving BREEAM ratings from 'Very Good' to 'Outstanding'. Take a look at our experience below!

  • Tailored Solutions: We offer bespoke training and guidance to help clients adopt sustainable practices as the norm.

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BREEAM New Construction Experience

  • Aerial view of a modern city with a central glass office building and surrounding high-rise buildings under a cloudy sky.

    4 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Modern multi-story office building with large glass windows, surrounded by a manicured lawn, sidewalk, and street lamps.

    7 & 8 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • A park with green grass, trees, and outdoor seating, surrounded by modern office buildings and a historic stone building, under a blue sky with clouds.

    11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

  • Modern brick office building with large glass windows and a louvered entrance canopy under a partly cloudy sky.

    95 Milton Park, Oxfordshire

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Exterior view of a modern building with the acronym 'AMRC' on the facade, featuring a mix of metallic and glass elements, with people walking nearby.

    Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Sheffield

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Exterior view of a modern building with glass windows and a yellow and gray facade, labeled 'Oregon State University' and 'East Building'.

    Aura Innovation Centre, Hull

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Modern brick police station with police badge on the front, parking lot with cars, a fire truck nearby, and a clear sky.

    Barnsley Fire Station, Barnsley

    Fire Station

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Modern university building with a white exterior and glass entrance, featuring the Texas A&M University-Commerce logo on the upper right corner.

    BIOS Building, Teesside University

    Education

    BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

  • Exterior view of a modern building with people walking and a car parked. Landscaping along the pathway.

    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, West Yorkshire

    Healthcare

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

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  • A modern building with a shiny, reflective facade in an urban setting, surrounded by a parking lot, trees, and pedestrians.

    Digital Life, Teesside University

    Education

    BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

  • A modern DPD warehouse with delivery trucks parked outside, workers walking by, and a clear blue sky.

    DPD, Crawley

    Light Industrial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • A tall modern office building covered in green plants on its facade, with reflective windows, situated along a city road with cars and trees, under a clear blue sky.

    Eden at New Bailey, Salford

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

  • A modern two-story building with a sign that reads 'Foxton'. The exterior features a mix of beige, black, and teal colors, with large windows and some greenery in front. There are bicycle racks in the parking lot, and the sky is partly cloudy.

    The Foxton Centre, Preston

    Non-Residential Day Centre

    BREEAM ‘Good’

  • A modern urban landscape with a large multi-story building, green trees, walking paths, benches, and parked cars.

    Grove Business Park, Oxfordshire

    Light Industrial / Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Modern building with large glass windows, stone and wood exterior, and a spacious paved area in front.

    Lee Valley Ice Centre, London

    Assembly and Leisure

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Modern building with a green geometric-patterned facade, brick and stone elements, large glass windows, and a small staircase leading to an entrance, with trees and traditional brick buildings nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

    Manchester Museum, Manchester

    Assembly and Leisure

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Exterior of an M&S store with a green wall and clear blue sky.

    Monks Cross, York

    Retail

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • A modern multi-story office building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and people walking on the sidewalk.

    NOMA - 4 Angel Square, Manchester

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Outstanding’

  • Modern office buildings with glass facades in an urban plaza with people walking and trees.

    No 1 West Bar Square, Sheffield

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Modern multi-story brick building with large glass windows, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

    One Waterside Place, Chesterfield

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Aerial view of a race track with multiple turns, surrounded by green fields, forested areas, and industrial buildings.

    Silverstone Park, Towcester

    Light Industrial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Exterior of Spire Nottingham Hospital with a brick facade, large glass entrance, and several small trees in front.

    Spire Nottingham Hospital, Nottingham

    Healthcare

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Exterior of a large industrial or commercial building with metal siding, large windows reflecting the blue sky, and multiple loading docks with white doors, yellow safety bollards, and a paved parking area.

    Unit 1, Panattoni Park, Borehamwood

    Light Industrial

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Tall modern high-rise building with a grid of rectangular windows, situated in an urban area with trees and streetlights in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

    West India Dock Road, London

    Retail

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Modern office building with curved glass facade surrounded by trees and parked cars under a partly cloudy sky.

    West Bar 1a & 1b, Sheffield

    Retail / Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Aerial view of LNER Community Stadium, a soccer stadium with seating on all sides, a grass field, and surrounding parking lots, with a nearby highway.

    York Community Stadium, Yorkshire

    Assembly and Leisure

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

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BREEAM Refurbishment & Fit-Out Experience

  • Modern multi-story office buildings with large glass windows and a paved walkway in front.

    7 & 8 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • A small urban plaza with modern and historic buildings, star-shaped concrete benches, lampposts, and railings under a partly cloudy sky.

    Bangor University Music Department, Wales

    Education

    BREEAM ‘Pass’

  • Modern multi-story glass office building at dusk with illuminated exterior, situated on a city street with trees and light trails from moving vehicles.

    Benson House, Leeds

    Commercial

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Street view of modern office buildings with illuminated windows, including a brown brick high-rise, a concrete building with large window panes, and a white building with colorful advertisements.

    The Dacre, London

    Retail

    BREEAM ‘Excellent’

  • Stone building with a gabled roof, multiple windows, and arched doorways, set against a blue sky.

    Holyhead Market Hall, Wales

    Community Centre

    BREEAM ‘Very Good’

  • Exterior view of a modern school or office building with a large blacktop playground and classroom windows.

    Luddenden SEND Facility, Calderdale

    Education

    BREEAM ‘Good’

  • Modern two-story commercial or industrial building with glass windows and metal siding, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, trees, and a metal fence, under a clear blue sky.

    New England Biolabs, Oxfordshire

    Research and Development

    BREEAM ‘Good’

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BREEAM Residential Experience

  • Modern multi-story building with large glass windows and red architectural arches on the ground level, with people walking and biking on the street during sunset.

    2-4 Whitworth Street, Manchester

    Residential

    BREEAM Target ‘4 Stars’

  • Rendering of a modern urban residential area with multi-story brick apartment buildings, green lawns, trees, walkways, and people walking.

    Kirkstall Road, Leeds

    Residential

    BREEAM Target ‘4 Stars’

  • Urban city street scene with pedestrians walking on sidewalk, some with dogs, and a few cars on the road. Modern high-rise buildings with a mix of brick and glass facades line the street. A large leafless tree is on the right side of the image, with some remaining leaves, indicating late fall or winter.

    West Bar Build to Rent, Sheffield

    Residential

    BREEAM Target ‘4 Stars’

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Linking BREEAM to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable development is a necessity.

Click here to understand more about how the SDGs align with BREEAM assessments.

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BREEAM New Construction v7 is now open for Registration!

With BREEAM’s v7 update, let our CPD ensure that you are up to date with BREEAM's building assessment, benchmarking and certification criteria.

Mainer can deliver the CPD in person or remotely.

Please Contact Us today for more info.

BREEAM News

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