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BREEAM In-Use
Sarah Young
BREEAM In-Use Scheme Manager
Ecobuild March 2012
Part of the BRE Trust
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What is BREEAM In-Use
What is BREEAM In-Use
– An environmental assessment method for existing (inuse) non-domestic buildings.
– A standard (BES5058), easy-to-use assessment
methodology and independent certification process
– Improves environmental performance and building
management
– Identifies parts of a property portfolio that are under
performing and may require refurbishment.
– Ongoing assessment method to encourage continual
improvements
Issues that are covered within BREEAM In-Use
Why is BREEAM In-Use important?
What are the benefits of BREEAM In-Use
Reduction on Running
Costs
Best Practice
Company Green
Image
Reduces
BREEAM In-Use
International
Benchmarks for
Higher Rent / Property
Corporate Social
Improvements
Marketability
Responsibility
Environmental
Impact
BREEAM In-Use Statistics
Statistics available at www.breeam.org/inuse. Statistics include:
•Certificated by country
•Age of assets certificated
•Asset types certificated
•Ratings by age of building
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Assessment and Certification
Assessment and certification options
BREEAM In-Use can be self assessed and/or
independently certificated at the 3 levels:
• Part 1 – Asset
• Part 2 - Building Management
• Part 3 – Occupier Management
Weightings and Star Ratings*:
– Each issue is weighted differently
– BREEAM In-Use provides Star Ratings which vary
between 1-6.
<10% UNCLASSIFIED
>10% ACCEPTABLE
>25% PASS
>40% GOOD
>55% VERY GOOD
>70% EXCELLENT
>85% OUTSTANDING
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What are the benefits of certification
– Independent third party confirmation of the
environmental impact of asset and/or management
systems.
– Publicise certification by displaying a BREEAM In-Use
certificate
– Concise and authentic data to promote improvements
to assets.
– Annual Certificate renewals to reflect current practices
and encourage improvement.
Certification Pathway
Asset
Client
Auditor
Auditor
The Auditor can
conduct the Client
role if requested by
the Client
Certificate
Consultancy
opportunities
and
refurbishment
opportunities
post certification
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Online System
Features of the BREEAM In-Use Online System
– BREEAM In-Use Online Questionnaire
– Automated scoring and certificates
– Online registration and payments
– BREEAM In-Use licensed Auditors can view detailed
assessments
– Collection of some of the data for audit can be
conducted remotely
– Communication record between Client and Auditor
The online Dashboard:
How to apply
• Go to www.breeam.org/inuse
• Select link > Register
• Once registered, the Login
link can be used to access
the system
Client training and examination
• Training is required for all users to understand the core
principles of BREEAM In-Use and the online system.
• Examination is required to access the full BREEAM InUse question set; Clients are only required to
successfully complete the client exam once.
• Training and examination are located at
www.breeam.org/inuse via the Scope and Training
page.
• If a client has appointed an Auditor to act on their
behalf, they are not required to undertake the training
and examination.
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Auditor Qualification
What is the role of a BREEAM In-Use Auditor?
– If the client (Asset Owner or Tenant) decides to
proceed to full certification, their pre-assessment must
be audited by a licensed BREEAM In-Use auditor.
Current qualifications required to become a BREEAM InUse Auditor
• BREEAM Assessor
• BRE Global Fire Risk Assessor
• Exclusive membership BRE Global Energy schemes.
Note: We are currently in the process of expanding the
entry requirements to become a BREEAM In-Use
auditor. Entry requirements will include facility
management experience and building
knowledge/experience.
How to become a BREEAM In-Use Auditor
• Check the BREEAM In-Use requirements via the
Scheme Document SD096, which is downloaded
online www.breeam.org/inuse
• Attend a 1 day training course and pass a multiple
choice examination.
• Accept BRE Global’s terms and conditions
• Apply for a Auditor Licence
– For the latest available courses please visit
http://www.breeam.org/events.jsp
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Future of BREEAM In-Use
BREEAM In-Use international
– Currently international users can gain an baseline
score and report.
– There are 20 questions in the BREEAM In-Use
question set that are specific to England, Wales and
Northern Ireland.
– Currently engaging with international partners to
develop a international core question set which will
allow:
o Comparability
o Energy modulator
National Scheme Operators and Scheme Agents
– National scheme operators (NSOs)
– Countries licensed to administrate BREEAM In-Use
in their country and local language inc additional
questions to reflect local conditions and regulations
– BREEAM NL
– Scheme agents
– licensed organisations working in the same way as
the current NSOs. Scheme remains the full property
of BRE Global but with no additional questions to
the question set.
BREEAM In-Use registered organisations
BREEAM In-Use certified assets
Where is BREEAM In-Use today?
• Over a 1000 assets registered
• Almost half of the registered assets have been
certificated.
• 85% of existing clients are renewing their BREEAM InUse certificates and making significant asset
improvements.
• 143 licensed auditors
• New National Scheme Operators (NSOs)
Useful documents
– SD096 – BREEAM In-Use Scheme Document
– BES 5058 - BREEAM In-Use Standard
– FS021 - BREEAM In-Use Fee Sheet
– Frequently Asked Questions BREEAM In-Use
All documents are available at www.breeam.org/inuse
This presentation will be available at
www.breeam.org/inuse
Contact
– General enquires Inuse@bre.co.uk
– T: +44 (0)1923 664462
– http://www.breeam.org/inuse
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Thank You