ITN’s Lawrence McGinty reports from BRE Innovation Park, about porous paving as a solution to flooding

The Watford innovation park was featured on ITN’s News at Ten on Friday 21 February, where science editor Lawrence McGinty visited us to film permeable or porous paving in action. See the clip ITN also covered flood resisting doors, in the labs of Aquobex – a partner with BRE and architects BACA who are developing … Continue reading “ITN’s Lawrence McGinty reports from BRE Innovation Park, about porous paving as a solution to flooding”

BRE lithium battery fire tests feature on BBC TV news and websites

A BBC news story about the dangers of faulty lithium batteries being carried onto aeroplanes features tests carried out in BRE’s fire research labs. BRE was approached by the BBC’s transport correspondent, Richard Westcott, who asked us to demonstrate how fires can develop in rechargeable lithium batteries. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is concerned about … Continue reading “BRE lithium battery fire tests feature on BBC TV news and websites”