Statement regarding energy efficiency labelling of boilers

There have been references recently in the media and Parliament (Westminster) to BRE in relation to some analysis we have conducted on the energy efficiency labelling of boilers. BRE wishes to clarify its position as follows: In 2015, the European Union introduced an energy labelling and minimum standard regulation for domestic boilers, known as Ecodesign (or … Continue reading “Statement regarding energy efficiency labelling of boilers”

BRE supports UK Government’s £420 million Construction Sector Deal

Niall Trafford, CEO of BRE has applauded the UK Government’s commitment to developing the innovative technologies which will transform building design practices, increase productivity and secure the greatly needed skilled workers of the future, for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The new joint-government industry deal will see a £170 million investment in the Transforming Construction … Continue reading “BRE supports UK Government’s £420 million Construction Sector Deal”

How to anticipate EU policy for sustainable construction

By Rosalía Fernández Pardo The construction sector represents 40 % of the European Unions (EU) total energy consumption, 35 % of its greenhouse gas emissions, a third of its water consumption, and a third of the waste generated. Taking action to reduce those numbers is absolutely necessary. Reducing energy consumption and using renewable energies in … Continue reading “How to anticipate EU policy for sustainable construction”

5 years on and the futures bright for BRE National Solar Centre

In 2013, Greg Barker, the then Minister State for Energy and Climate Change officially opened the BRE National Solar Centre, the UK solar industry was flourishing with approximately 8,800 new PV systems being installed every month adding over 1.1GW of capacity within the year. A lot has changed for solar over the last 5 years.  … Continue reading “5 years on and the futures bright for BRE National Solar Centre”

Norvento headquarters achieve the highest score in BREEAM ES

The CIne building, located in Lugo, has obtained a BREEAM Outstanding rating.  The building is energy self-sufficient and is also able to disconnect from the electricity and gas grids without affecting its performance. The CIne building (Norvento Enerxía Innovation Centre) is one of the most advanced in the world in terms of self-generation and energy independence … Continue reading “Norvento headquarters achieve the highest score in BREEAM ES”

BRE and Loughborough University open dementia-friendly demonstration home

A new ‘dementia-friendly’ home has been developed jointly by leading building science research centre BRE and experts from Loughborough University. The building is aimed at helping educate housebuilders, carers and relatives on how to better support those living with dementia. The design is geared to help dementia sufferers remain at home for longer than in … Continue reading “BRE and Loughborough University open dementia-friendly demonstration home”

BRE to deliver health declarations for construction products

BRE has launched a new service to deliver the Global GreenTag Product Health Declaration™ or GreenTag PhD™ program, a world first material health & ingredient transparency reporting service for green building and interiors products. The Global GreenTag PhD assessment and reporting process delivers easily understood information relating to the entire life cycle of a construction … Continue reading “BRE to deliver health declarations for construction products”