Benefits of BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential
Whether you are a developer, investor, or homeowner, certification under BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential ensures that homes are designed and built to meet high environmental, social, and economic performance standards.
For developers: A mark of distinction
BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential is a clear differentiator in the housing market, offering developers a tangible way to showcase quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Competitive advantage: Stand out in the market with a recognised certification that signals trust and quality to buyers, investors, and planning authorities.
- Future-proofed homes: Meet and exceed evolving environmental regulations and ESG expectations, reducing the need for costly retrofitting.
- Attract Green Finance: Unlock opportunities for green funding and investment by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible development.
- Lower risk, higher returns: Minimise risks related to construction defects, sustainability non-compliance, and long-term performance, ensuring high customer satisfaction and asset value.
For investors: A smarter, more sustainable investment
Sustainability is an essential factor in long-term asset value. Investors who choose BREEAM-certified homes gain:
- Stronger ESG performance: Supports ESG goals and meets corporate sustainability reporting requirements.
- Enhanced market appeal: Attracts environmentally conscious buyers and tenants, boosting demand and resale value.
- Lower operational costs: Reduces energy, water, and maintenance costs, improving long-term returns.
- Resilient, future-proof assets: Helps mitigate risks from climate change, resource scarcity, and regulatory change.
- Operational benefits: Provides ESG data and ready-made materials for investment discussions.
For homeowners and occupants: A better place to live
A home should be more than just a building—it should be a place of comfort, wellbeing, and security. BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential-certified homes can offer:
- Healthier living environments: Designed for better indoor air quality, natural light, and thermal comfort, creating safer and healthier homes.
- Lower running costs: Energy-efficient homes mean reduced energy bills, better insulation, and lower water usage.
- Sustainable, future-ready homes: Built with responsibly sourced materials and smart technology to adapt to future environmental and climate challenges.
- More connected and resilient communities: Certified homes prioritise green spaces, access to transport links, and strong local infrastructure.
Beyond regulation: Setting higher standards for homes
BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential goes beyond building regulations, supporting homes to be built with:
- Net zero carbon strategies: Supporting the transition to low-carbon homes with energy-efficient design and renewable energy integration.
- Biodiversity & nature: Encouraging developments that enhance biodiversity and protect local ecosystems.
- Resilience to climate change: Designing homes that can withstand flooding, overheating, and other environmental risks.
By setting higher standards than national regulations, BREEAM certification guarantees that homes meet the highest levels of quality and sustainability.
A Shared Commitment with BREEAM
BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential builds on BREEAM’s world-leading science and methodology, ensuring that new homes meet the same high-performance benchmarks as commercial and infrastructure projects.
BREEAM’s legacy of third-party certification and evidence-based standards provides confidence to homeowners, investors, and developers, ensuring that certified homes deliver real, measurable benefits.