Sustainability

BREEAM, or the BRE Environmental Assessment Method, is a voluntary measurement rating for green buildings, established by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Here, we give you an overview of how NBS works with BREEAM, plus other useful articles and information.

Sustainability articles

NBS and BREEAM

NBS Building, NBS Landscape and NBS Engineering Services have been updated significantly, and now include extensive guidance on the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM); in particular, how the use of certain products and particular systems or issues connected with the management of the project can influence the award of credits. read more on 'NBS and BREEAM' ...
BREEAM Assessment methods

BREEAM is a familiar term which has been in use since 1990, and when used in the construction industry, usually refers to 'BREEAM Buildings'. But BRE's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) family is made up of a wider set of tools, developed to assist professionals when considering the environmental impacts of projects. read more on 'BREEAM Assessment methods ' ...
BREEAM and the Plan of Work

Sustainable development is becoming an everyday part of life for property developers, designers and contractors, as many people both inside and outside the construction industry are demanding that the environmental impacts of buildings are kept to a minimum. We briefly explain the broad principals of BREEAM and how some of the various credits contained within BREEAM schemes relate to the RIBA Plan of Work. read more on 'BREEAM and the Plan of Work' ...
UK Government timber procurement policy and BREEAM

Properly managed, timber is the world's most renewable building material and is extensively used in construction. As the world's 4th biggest importer of timber products, the UK has the responsibility to ensure that timber it uses is from sustainable sources. Nick Moss, of the Central Point of Expertise on Timber Procurement, discusses the importance of the UK government timber procurement policy and its relevance to BREEAM. read more on 'UK Government timber procurement policy and BREEAM' ...