Changes to CCS – May 2026 – For BREEAM V7

In response to the 2026 update to the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), the equivalent CCS score requirements for achieving credits are set out in the orange columns of the table below. Credits will be awarded based on the site’s average performance across all visits, as reported on the final certificate.

Where a project has received site inspections under both the previous and updated versions of the CCS scheme, the higher score may be used to determine credit achievement. For example, where a project achieved an Excellent rating under the 2022 CCS scheme but a Very Good rating under the 2026 CCS scheme, the higher (Excellent) rating can be used.

This approach ensures that projects are not disadvantaged during the transition between CCS versions.

Whilst the platform is being updated to include the new CCS percentage scores within the question drop-downs, please select the equivalent CCS 2022 Scheme score to award credits.