2008 Update
BREEAM 2008 came into force on 1st August 2008.
BREEAM 2008 goes beyond the remit of the standard biennial update and includes major step changes including:
- A new two stage assessment process: Design stage and Post Construction
- Introduction of mandatory credits
- A new rating level of BREEAM Outstanding
These dramatic changes are a response to a changing construction industry and public agenda where in the last few years sustainability has risen right to the top. BREEAM has always aimed to move at a pace which the sector can respond to, whilst also driving higher standards of sustainable design.
Public access to the BREEAM 2008 Non- Domestic Manuals is now available. To register you details and download the manuals please visit the link below.
Download the 2008 Non Domestic BREEAM Assessor Manuals
Other changes include:
- Updated Green Guide Ratings which will be available online
- Changes to environmental weightings
- Benchmarks set for CO2 emissions to align with the new EPC (Environmental Performance Certificate)
- Shell only assessments
- Some changes to specific credits
- New Schemes: BREEAM Healthcare and BREEAM Further Education
Timetable for launch of BREEAM 2008
| Release of technical information to licensed BREEAM Assessors | 6th May 2008 |
| BREEAM 2008 technical manuals available for public download from the BREEAM Website | 24th June 2008 |
| BREEAM 2008 goes live (From this date assessments can only be registered in the 2008 Non-Domestic schemes. | 1st August 2008 |
