New BREEAM standards to come into force

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New BREEAM standards are being introduced to update the established environmental assessment method for buildings. These revised standards aim to further enhance the sustainability performance and environmental impact assessment of construction projects across various sectors.

Revised BREEAM standards for newbuilds are set to be introduced next year following widespread consultation.

The current BREEAM UK New Construction standard was launched in 2014 but as it judges developments against best practice guidelines, it was deemed appropriate to review and update it on a three to four year cycle.

Changes in regulation and policy, technical issues and industry updates and feedback from clients, stakeholders and assessors will be reflected in the new standard.

Issues relating to materials, transport, health and wellbeing and accessibility will also be addressed.

Consultation on the draft manual will end on November 3 with an anticipated launch of the revised scheme in early 2018.

Syntegra will be assessing projects under the new standards as soon as they are introduced.

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3 How will the updated BREEAM standards affect my current or future construction projects?

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4 How can Syntegra Group assist with navigating the new BREEAM standards?

Syntegra Group offers "BREEAM Assessment" as one of its core services. They can provide expert guidance and support to help projects comply with the updated BREEAM standards, ensuring successful certification and sustainable development.