BRE Global database of certified thermal details and products goes live

A free online database of certified thermal details and products has gone live. Aimed at manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers and designers, it includes a range of government accredited construction details, as well as details, products and elements that have been certified under BRE Global’s certified thermal details and products scheme which was launched earlier this year. … Continue reading “BRE Global database of certified thermal details and products goes live”

BRE to take centre stage at official launch of Scotland Hong Kong Centre for Carbon Innovation

BRE to take centre stage at official launch of Scotland Hong Kong Centre for Carbon Innovation On Thursday 30 July at the Hong Kong Science Park, Rufus Logan, Scottish Director of the Building Research Establishment (BRE) will join Sir Timothy O’Shea, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, and Nicola Sturgeon, as the … Continue reading “BRE to take centre stage at official launch of Scotland Hong Kong Centre for Carbon Innovation”

BREEAM leads in the European real estate market

Figures released in a report today by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors show that the number of commercial properties in Europe now carrying a sustainability certification mark has increased by 64% since the preceding survey in 2013. BREEAM maintains its status as the preferred sustainability standard for new and existing commercial real estate across Europe … Continue reading “BREEAM leads in the European real estate market”

Friday Fives DOUBLES: 10 questions to our Apprentice & Director

Since 2010, more than 2 million apprenticeships have been taken up across a broad range of professional sectors. At the BRE Academy we are delighted to be part of this necessary up-skilling within our team, and would like to introduce our apprentice within the E-Learning team, Aaron Glazebrook. We discovered what the BRE Academy apprenticeship … Continue reading “Friday Fives DOUBLES: 10 questions to our Apprentice & Director”

Lighting: 5 Reasons for you to Upskill

Lighting is a critical subject area in supporting the sustainability agenda. As such, here are our Top Five reasons why it is important to upskill knowledge of sustainable lighting. 2015 is the UN Year of Light – raising global awareness about light-based technologies promoting sustainable development; providing solutions to challenges in energy, education, agriculture and … Continue reading “Lighting: 5 Reasons for you to Upskill”

BRE Trust publishes latest research findings online

A report detailing some of the UK’s latest built environment research, ranging from the effects of lighting on human health to reducing waste in infrastructure projects, is now freely available. The latest annual BRE Trust Review summarises recently completed projects funded through the BRE Trust’s research programme in the areas of sustainability, fire, energy, health … Continue reading “BRE Trust publishes latest research findings online”

BRE Academy collaborates with BRANZ to deliver BIM training in New Zealand

The BRE Academy, the leading provider of training for the built environment is pleased to announce a new collaboration with BRANZ, an independent and impartial research, testing, consulting and information company. Part of the BRE Group with a heritage of conducting world leading science-based research for over 90 years, the BRE Academy applies this knowledge … Continue reading “BRE Academy collaborates with BRANZ to deliver BIM training in New Zealand”