The Spanish property and construction industries will soon see a developed BREEAM scheme introduced, following a signed agreement between BRE Global and Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia.

ITG will develop BREEAM Spain methodology, certification and assessor training, guided by BRE Global.

"As a starting point we will be looking to introduce versions of the very successful BREEAM schemes for new and existing buildings and also the new scheme covering communities. This is the start of a long partnership with BRE Global in Spain, which will also contribute towards the wider goal of developing common rating tools in Europe," said Carlos Calvo, director general of ITG.

Martin Townsend, director of BREEAM, said its strength is that as a tool it is flexible and adaptable.

Last month BRE Global signed up to work with the CSTB in France to align BREEAM with its Haute Qualité Environnementale standard.

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