How is BREEAM used?

BREEAM can be used for different purposes and there are a number people who take advantage of this. Below are examples of these:

• Clients, planners development agencies, funders and developers use BREEAM to specify the sustainability performance of their buildings in a way that is quick, comprehensive, highly visible in the marketplace and provides a level playing field.
• Property agents use it to promote the environmental credentials and benefits of a building to potential purchasers and tenants.
• Design teams use it as a tool to improve the performance of their buildings and their own experience and knowledge of environmental aspects of sustainability.
• Managers use it to reduce running costs, measure and improve the performance of buildings, empower staff, develop action plans and monitor and report performance at both the single building and portfolio level.