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1How many environmental categories (excluding Innovation) make up a BREEAM New Construction assessment?

A.Nine

B.Eleven

C.Seven

D.Eight

Explanation: BREEAM New Construction has nine weighted environmental categories: Management, Health & Wellbeing, Energy, Transport, Water, Materials, Waste, Land Use & Ecology, and Pollution. Innovation is a separate, additional category that awards bonus credits on top of the nine.

2In BREEAM New Construction, which category typically carries the single highest environmental weighting?

A.Transport

B.Waste

C.Water

D.Energy

Explanation: Energy carries the highest weighting in BREEAM New Construction (around 15-16%), reflecting the importance of operational carbon and energy efficiency. This makes the Ene 01 credit one of the most influential single issues in the scheme.

3Which BREEAM rating requires the highest minimum overall percentage score?

A.Good

B.Excellent

C.Very Good

D.Outstanding

Explanation: Outstanding is the top BREEAM rating and requires a minimum overall score of 85%. The full scale is Pass (≥30%), Good (≥45%), Very Good (≥55%), Excellent (≥70%) and Outstanding (≥85%).

4A BREEAM New Construction project achieves an overall weighted score of 58%. What rating does this correspond to (assuming all minimum standards are met)?

A.Excellent

B.Pass

C.Good

D.Very Good

Explanation: A score of 58% falls in the Very Good band, which requires ≥55% and below 70%. Even though the overall score qualifies, the rating is only confirmed if the applicable minimum standards for Very Good are also satisfied.

5What is the minimum overall percentage score required for a BREEAM 'Pass' rating?

A.45%

B.55%

C.15%

D.30%

Explanation: A BREEAM 'Pass' requires a minimum overall weighted score of 30%. Buildings scoring below 30% are classed as Unclassified and do not receive a certified rating.

6Which credit reference in BREEAM New Construction primarily addresses the reduction of operational energy use and carbon emissions?

A.Ene 01

B.Hea 02

C.Pol 02

D.Man 01

Explanation: Ene 01 (Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions) is the flagship Energy credit and one of the most heavily weighted issues in the scheme. It rewards improved building energy performance and lower operational carbon.

7BREEAM uses a system of 'minimum standards' alongside the overall percentage score. What is their main purpose?

A.To set the certification fee for each project

B.To allow all credits to be freely traded without restriction

C.To ensure key issues meet a baseline level of performance at each rating

D.To replace the need for a licensed assessor

Explanation: Minimum standards prevent a project from achieving a high rating while neglecting fundamental issues. To reach a given rating, a project must meet both the overall percentage threshold and the mandatory minimum standards (e.g. for energy, water and management credits) tied to that rating.

8Which two examinations must a candidate pass to be eligible to apply for a BREEAM Assessor licence?

A.A written essay and a design portfolio

B.An oral interview and a site audit

C.The General Understanding exam and a scheme-specific Technical exam

D.A mathematics exam and a law exam

Explanation: BREEAM Assessor licensing requires passing two open-book online exams: the BREEAM General Understanding exam (scheme-agnostic fundamentals) and a scheme-specific Technical exam (e.g. New Construction). Both must be passed before applying for the licence.

9The BREEAM Assessor General Understanding and Technical exams are described as which type of assessment?

A.Group project-based

B.Closed-book, handwritten

C.Open-book, online

D.Practical site-based

Explanation: Both BREEAM Assessor exams are open-book, online examinations, invigilated remotely. Open-book format reflects real practice, where assessors must navigate the technical manual to locate criteria and evidence requirements quickly.

10In the BREEAM category score formula, how is the score for a single category calculated?

A.Credits available × number of categories

B.Category weighting ÷ credits achieved

C.Credits achieved minus credits available, times two

D.(Credits achieved ÷ credits available) × category weighting

Explanation: Each category score equals the proportion of credits achieved (credits achieved ÷ credits available) multiplied by that category's environmental weighting. Summing the weighted category scores gives the overall BREEAM percentage.

About the BREEAM Assessor (New Construction) Exam

The BREEAM Assessor credential authorises a professional to carry out BREEAM assessments and submit them for certification. To apply for the licence, candidates complete a BRE Academy course (around 30 hours self-paced online material plus a classroom or virtual technical event) and then pass two open-book online exams: the BREEAM General Understanding exam and a scheme-specific Technical exam such as New Construction. BREEAM New Construction is structured around nine weighted environmental categories plus Innovation.

Assessment

Two open-book online examinations invigilated remotely: the BREEAM General Understanding exam (scheme-agnostic fundamentals) and a scheme-specific Technical exam (e.g. New Construction). Both must be passed to apply for the BREEAM Assessor licence.

Time Limit

Set by BRE Academy for each exam; verify current candidate guidance.

Passing Score

See the current BRE Academy candidate guidance for the pass mark applied to each exam.

Exam Fee

Varies; typically bundled within the BRE Academy BREEAM Assessor course fee. Check current course pages. (BRE Academy (on behalf of BRE))

BREEAM Assessor (New Construction) Exam Content Outline

approx 11%-12%

Management

Project brief and design (Man 01), responsible construction practices (Man 03), commissioning and handover (Man 04), aftercare (Man 05), and the BREEAM Accredited Professional role.

approx 14%-15%

Health and Wellbeing

Visual comfort and daylight (Hea 01), indoor air quality (Hea 02), thermal comfort (Hea 04), acoustic performance (Hea 05), and safe, accessible, inclusive environments.

approx 15%-16%

Energy

Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions (Ene 01), energy monitoring and sub-metering (Ene 02), fabric-first design, efficient services, and low or zero-carbon technologies.

approx 9%-10%

Transport

Public transport accessibility (Tra 01), proximity to amenities (Tra 02), cyclist facilities (Tra 03), low-emission travel provision, and travel plans.

approx 7%

Water

Potable water consumption (Wat 01), water monitoring (Wat 02), leak detection and prevention (Wat 03), and efficient water-using equipment.

approx 13.5%-15%

Materials

Life cycle environmental impacts via LCA (Mat 01), hard landscaping impacts (Mat 02), responsible sourcing (Mat 03), and designing for durability and resilience (Mat 05).

approx 6%-8.5%

Waste

Construction resource efficiency and waste diversion (Wst 01), operational waste storage (Wst 03), and functional adaptability that reduces future waste.

approx 10%-13%

Land Use and Ecology

Reuse of previously developed land, protecting existing ecological features, enhancing biodiversity with a qualified ecologist, and long-term ecological management.

approx 8%-10%

Pollution

Refrigerant impacts (Pol 01), local air quality and NOx (Pol 02), surface water run-off and flood risk (Pol 03), light pollution (Pol 04), and noise attenuation (Pol 05).

up to approx 10% bonus

Innovation

Bonus credits for exemplary-level performance or BRE-approved innovation applications that exceed standard scheme criteria, raising the overall score.

How to Pass the BREEAM Assessor (New Construction) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: See the current BRE Academy candidate guidance for the pass mark applied to each exam.
Assessment: Two open-book online examinations invigilated remotely: the BREEAM General Understanding exam (scheme-agnostic fundamentals) and a scheme-specific Technical exam (e.g. New Construction). Both must be passed to apply for the BREEAM Assessor licence.
Time limit: Set by BRE Academy for each exam; verify current candidate guidance.
Exam fee: Varies; typically bundled within the BRE Academy BREEAM Assessor course fee. Check current course pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the BREEAM Assessor exams open book?

Yes. The BREEAM General Understanding exam and the scheme-specific Technical exam are open-book online examinations, invigilated remotely by BRE Academy.

How many exams must I pass to become a BREEAM Assessor?

Two: the BREEAM General Understanding exam and a scheme-specific Technical exam (for example New Construction). Both must be passed to apply for the assessor licence.

What are the BREEAM rating thresholds?

Pass at least 30%, Good at least 45%, Very Good at least 55%, Excellent at least 70%, and Outstanding at least 85%, each subject to meeting the relevant minimum standards. Below 30% is Unclassified.

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