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Refurbishment and fit out for USA projects

Refurbishment and fit out for USA projects

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BREEAM International Refurbishment and fit out is the standard used for delivering more sustainable commercial building renovations and tenant improvements in the US.
Refurbishment and fit out for US projects

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.

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.

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.

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Weightings for USA Region One
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Weightings for USA Region Five
Weightings for USA Region Six
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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.

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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

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:

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Supporting routes to net zero

Supporting routes to net zero

Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability

Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
Enhancing economic and social value

Enhancing economic and social value

Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals

Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
Mitigating environmental impact

Mitigating environmental impact

Reducing operational costs

Reducing operational costs
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes

Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes

Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements

Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
Retaining, improving, and future proofing existing assets

Retaining, improving, and future proofing existing assets

Driving sales and rental values

Driving sales and rental values
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Refurbishment and fit out

Register to download the BREEAM International Refurbishment and fit out technical standards

Download the technical standard
Get in touch

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For more information, call us on +14152981619, email us at BREEAMUSA@bregroup.com or use the contact form.

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