BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential Officially Launched!
BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1 has officially launched. Discover what’s new and how Encon Associates can help guide your next project.
We’re excited to share some big news in the world of sustainable housing! The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has officially launched its updated residential sustainability assessment: BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1, formerly known as the Home Quality Mark (HQM).
What Does This Mean for Developers and Assessors?
The new BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential V6.1 provides an integrated, science-based approach to sustainability assessments. It aligns better with industry standards and helps ensure compliance with the latest regulations and ESG requirements. The result?
A simpler, clearer certification process and a globally recognised stamp of sustainability for residential developments.
Key improvements include:
- Greater alignment with lifecycle assessment and embodied carbon standards
- Updated requirements for daylighting assessments
- Revised evidence schedules for a more straightforward process
How Encon Associates Can Support You
At Encon Associates, we’ve worked extensively with the Home Quality Mark, and we’re here to help you navigate this transition to BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential. Whether you’re a developer, assessor, or investor, we can support you with:
- Expert sustainability consulting
- Guidance on new V6.1 requirements
- Lifecycle and embodied carbon assessments
- Daylighting analysis and evidence collation
We’ll help ensure your projects meet the new standards while keeping your certification process smooth and stress-free.
Get in touch with our team to learn how we can support your residential developments in this exciting new chapter for sustainable housing.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the industry embraces this change!
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