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Elevating new build efficiency with BREEAM New Construction

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Why Choose Us?

At Encon Associates, we pride ourselves on being experts in conducting BREEAM UK New Construction assessments.

Achieving BREEAM UK New Construction certification demonstrates your commitment to the environment, whilst also enhancing your new build project’s market appeal.
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UK New Construction

A deep dive into BREEAM UK New Construction

BREEAM UK New Construction assessments evaluate the environmental performance of new buildings, measuring a range of factors including energy, health, transport, water, and material usage.

This ensures that new build properties meet the highest environmental standards at every stage of construction – from the initial design consultation through to the first year of occupation.

Our team of BREEAM Assessors is deeply familiar with the requirements for BREEAM UK New Construction compliance. We offer strategic advice from the initial planning phases, helping you make informed decisions that will significantly improve your new build’s sustainability rating. By getting involved early, we ensure that your project is well-positioned to secure those all-important BREEAM credits.

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New Construction 2018 vs 2014

What’s new: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 vs 2014

The transition from BREEAM 2014 to BREEAM 2018 New Construction brought a range of significant updates within areas such as energy performance, material assessment, and health and wellbeing.

The updated 2018 version requires more comprehensive energy calculations and environmental assessments, and includes new pre-requisites such as Indoor Air Quality Plans.

To maximise your overall BREEAM rating, it’s now more important than ever to involve a specialist BREEAM Assessor early on in the process.

We keep up to date with all the current building regulations and can help advise you on the specific criteria for BREEAM New Construction certification.

To find out more about the key differences between BREEAM 2014 vs 2018 New Construction, read our handy PDF guide.

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IES TaP for BREEAM

Uncover the award-winning IES TaP for BREEAM

Efficient project management is key to achieving your BREEAM goals on time and within budget. That’s why we use IES TaP Green Building Rating Tool, an advanced project management tool that is specifically designed for BREEAM sustainability assessments.

Our experienced BREEAM consultants work closely with your design and construction teams to ensure that every aspect of your project meets the criteria for BREEAM certification.

Discover more about how IES TaP can streamline your path to BREEAM certification.

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We partner with organisations like yours

Aldi
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Sheffield city council
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JMF Architects
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Aldi
Asda
Bowmer Kirkland
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Vauxhall
Travis Perkins
Sheffield city council
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Nottingham city council
Moor Market
JMF Architects
Home Bargins
Glegg
m&S porperty team
mcdonalds
Aldi
Asda
Bowmer Kirkland
Whicks
Vauxhall
Travis Perkins
Sheffield city council
Sewell
Nottingham city council
Moor Market
JMF Architects
Home Bargins
Glegg
m&S porperty team
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  • We worked with Encon Associates in order to conduct daylight modeling and secure some points for LEED and BREEAM certification – the services were conducted in a very professional manner, in time and with an affordable budget.

    They were responsive with regards to our special requests related to additional paper work, required for a taxation Russian agency. Overall, my experience with the consultancy had been very positive. I would not hesitate to purchase their services again and I would recommend Encon Associates to our partners and clients.

    K. Agapova, JLL Real Estate
  • Encon Associates were instrumental in my SEN School Project achieving a BREEAM Excellent rating. In particular, Glenn Miles’ interest in assisting each member of the project team to achieve their individual credits, matched with his expertise in the field, have meant that this particular project had the highest credit score for any school project for us in the UK.

    Hemendra Kothari, Bouygues
  • We have employed Encon for several years on our projects as they offer a wide range of services including SAP, SBEM, Energy Statements, COFSH, BREEAM assessment to name a few. We have continued to employ them due to their commitment and quality of service to finding the best solution for each of our projects.

    They offer a professional, friendly and quick turnaround service within tight deadlines with a common sense approach. We would highly recommend their services.

    McCarthy and Stone, McCarthy and Stone

Other services

Additional BREEAM credit services

We offer a wide array of specialist services that complement our core BREEAM assessments and are designed to boost your project’s overall sustainability rating.

From Daylight Calculations and Thermal Modelling to Traffic Assessments and Acoustic Reports, our team provides the technical expertise you need to achieve the highest level of BREEAM certification.

Want to gain environmental credits or need planning advice for your next project?

Frequently asked questions about BREEAM

Want to know more about the benefits of BREEAM certification?
BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. Founded by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 1990, it has grown into a globally recognised standard and is now used in over 70 countries to assess the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.
A BREEAM Pre-Assessment is an initial evaluation conducted early in the project planning phase. It helps identify potential sustainability credits and opportunities for improvement, ensuring your project is well-positioned to achieve the best possible BREEAM rating.
Achieving high ratings like ‘Excellent’ or ‘Outstanding’ requires careful planning and early integration of sustainability measures across all nine BREEAM categories. Engaging with a BREEAM Assessor early on in the process and conducting BREEAM pre-assessments will help you achieve your desired rating.
BREEAM certification is not mandatory for all developments. However, many local planning authorities, stakeholders, and clients may require BREEAM certification to demonstrate a building’s commitment to sustainability – particularly for larger commercial and public sector projects.
No, BREEAM is not limited to the UK. While it was originally developed in the UK, BREEAM is now an internationally recognised standard used in over 70 countries worldwide to assess the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.
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Construction Online
The Institute Of Structural Engineers
Elmhurst Approved Energy Assessor
ecology and environmental management logo
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infrared training center
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IES survey _ Environmental policy bulletin services _ Society for the Environment
Monitoring Air Quality
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CIHT
CIOB
Construction Online
The Institute Of Structural Engineers
Elmhurst Approved Energy Assessor
ecology and environmental management logo
CIBSE-Cert-LCC-UKAS-Colour-cropped
infrared training center
OneClickLCA_highreslogo
IES survey _ Environmental policy bulletin services _ Society for the Environment
Monitoring Air Quality