BREEAM assessors work with design teams from RIBA Stage 2 through to practical completion, managing evidence across ten sustainability categories including energy, water, materials, ecology and health and wellbeing. The assessor submits a formal evidence report to BRE for third-party review, and BRE issues the certificate and registers the rating. Build Energy holds licensed assessor status across BREEAM New Construction, Refurbishment and Fit-Out, and In-Use schemes.
What is a BREEAM Assessor?
BREEAM sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design, construction and operation.
Our BREEAM assessors deliver accredited assessments against this global standard – the foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for commercial and public buildings across the UK.
The Build Energy team has extensive experience delivering quality-assured BREEAM Assessments across a wide range of building types. Find out more about how BREEAM works →
What does a BREEAM Assessor do?
A BREEAM assessor uses recognised measures of performance to evaluate a building’s specification, design, construction and use – spanning:
- Energy and water use
- Internal environment (health & wellbeing)
- Management processes
- Pollution
- Transport
- Materials
- Waste
- Ecology
Why Choose Build Energy as Your BREEAM Assessors?
Build Energy’s BREEAM assessors are licensed, experienced, and have delivered assessments across commercial, public, and residential projects throughout the UK. We work collaboratively with your design team from early-stage through to post-construction, providing clear guidance on credits, evidence requirements and target ratings.
Our assessors work across all main BREEAM schemes:
| BREEAM Scheme | Applicable To | Typical Planning Requirement | Common Target Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Construction (NC) | New commercial and public buildings | Frequently required as a planning condition | Very Good – Excellent |
| Non-Domestic Refurbishment & Fit Out (RFO) | Existing commercial building refurbishments | Increasingly required by employers and planners | Good – Very Good |
| Domestic Refurbishment | Residential refurbishment schemes | Less common, often employer-driven | Pass – Good |
Recent BREEAM Projects
Commercial Buildings
Recent commercial BREEAM projects include:
- The Rowe, London
- CMR Surgical, Cambridge
- Royal Mail, Sheffield
- W&S Recycling, Dorset
Public & Education Buildings
Many public sector builds are subject to mandatory minimum BREEAM standards. Our assessors have extensive experience navigating these requirements for local authorities, schools, and healthcare clients. See full details of BREEAM minimum standards →
Recent education projects include:
- Stockport College, Greater Manchester
- Hollycroft Primary School, Leicestershire
- North Brent Secondary School, London
Residential Refurbishment
Recent BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment projects include:
- The Hoover Building, Perivale, London
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a BREEAM assessor do?
A BREEAM assessor evaluates a building against the BREEAM sustainability standard, covering categories including energy, water, materials, ecology, and wellbeing. They gather evidence throughout the design and construction process, submit it to BRE for verification, and issue a BREEAM certificate at the appropriate rating level (Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, or Outstanding).
Do I need a BREEAM assessor for planning permission?
Many local authorities require a minimum BREEAM rating as a planning condition – particularly for commercial developments, schools, and healthcare buildings. If your planning approval includes a BREEAM condition, you will need a licensed BREEAM assessor to carry out the assessment and provide a certification letter for discharge of condition.
How much does a BREEAM assessment cost?
BREEAM assessment fees vary depending on the building type, size, scheme version, and target rating. For a typical commercial new build, assessor fees generally start from around £2,000–£5,000 plus BRE registration and certification fees. Contact us for a specific quote based on your project.
How long does a BREEAM assessment take?
A full BREEAM assessment runs alongside the design and construction programme. The design-stage assessment typically begins at RIBA Stage 2–3 and takes 6–12 weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the project and speed of information provision. Post-construction certification is carried out once the building is complete and can take 4–12 weeks.
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