Preparation and Brief stage material efficiency targets
BREEAM·clause 1a·p.320
The requirement
BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual clause 1a — words not shown. Read it at the source. The publisher reserves the right to its wording and sells access to it. The clause is held and cited here, and its words are read at the source.
The clause is held and verified. Only its words are withheld.
What the product must meet
- Applies to
- (all buildings)
How it is proven
- Evidence required
- Dedicated report that sets out a clear framework to guide material efficiency activities throughout the design and construction of the project.
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Disclose — information the applicant must provide
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
BREEAM · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual · version v7.1 · clause 1a · page 320 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/a4d6abb1cf579159
Record details
Page 320, Methodology. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid a4d6abb1cf579159 · document e3e19e8b697bf44b · fidelity verbatim · published 2024