BREEAM USA Refurbishment and fit out - BREEAM
BREEAM USA Refurbishment and fit out
These standards are used to assess the renovation of an asset, including projects undertaken to improve the performance, function and overall condition of an existing building. This standard also covers tenant improvements; alterations to the interior to fit tenant needs whether in a newly constructed or existing building.
Refurbishment and fit out for US projects
BREEAM International Refurbishment and fit out provides a framework that encourages the retention of as much of the asset and its systems as possible. The assessment criteria and process focus on four key elements from concept to completion: building envelope and structure, core systems, local services and interior design.
Certificates can be issued at the design stage (noted as interim BREEAM rating based on the design) or post-construction to confirm the final BREEAM rating.
Building types that can use this standard
BREEAM International Refurbishment & fit out can be used to assess renovations and tenant improvement projects in existing buildings.
Don’t see your project type? For projects that do not fall within the scope of BREEAM International Refurbishment and fit out, BRE offers a bespoke service. Criteria are tailored to the project type and use allowing the project to identify the relevant sustainability opportunities for the specific project. For more information, read the BREEAM Bespoke Process guidance note.
Benefits of BREEAM Refurbishment and fit out
Clients choose BREEAM certification because it helps them deliver and validate the sustainability value of their assets cost effectively and to an internationally recognized and robust standard, tried and tested since it was first launched in 1990. By considering impacts and costs from a lifecycle perspective, investors, developers, owners, and occupiers can benefit from the Refurbishment and fit out standards:
Driving sales and rental values
Supporting routes to net zero
Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
Mitigating environmental impact
Reducing operational costs
Retaining, improving, and future proofing existing assets
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
Enhancing economic and social value
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
