BRE to partner with DCT for BIM training and certification rollout across the Republic of Ireland

BRE Group is a leading authority on Building Information Modelling (BIM), having been one of the pioneering organisations behind the development of BIM since the 1990s. From its recently-opened Dublin office, BRE is extending its BIM training and certification services to the Irish Republic, working in partnership with DCT, an established BIM consultancy. Through BRE … Continue reading “BRE to partner with DCT for BIM training and certification rollout across the Republic of Ireland”

Hulhumale, the City of Hope

In February, HDC (the Housing Development Corporation of the Maldives, the state-owned master developer of the new island city of Hulhumale) contacted the BRE regarding our potential involvement in assessing future developments there. A small delegation from BREEAM have returned from talks regarding further co-operation with HDC on this ambitious project. Known mainly as a … Continue reading “Hulhumale, the City of Hope”

The Power of Plants

Curtis Gubb is a PhD student at the University of Reading, UK, investigating houseplants and indoor air quality. His focus is on the impact of plants on the removal of chemical compounds such as CO2, NO2 and Ozone. Here he discusses the value of plants in the indoor environment. Biophilic integration in the work place … Continue reading “The Power of Plants”

Gwyn Roberts, Homes and Communities lead at BRE, welcomes PM’s pledge on quality in new housing

Addressing the National Housing Federation’s Annual Summit today, the Prime Minster Theresa May was keen to stress the importance of quality in housing, and in particular quality in the social housing sector. “Data from the English Housing Survey, carried out by BRE on behalf of Government for the past fifty years, shows that around nine … Continue reading “Gwyn Roberts, Homes and Communities lead at BRE, welcomes PM’s pledge on quality in new housing”

BRE awards SABRE security certification to International Quarter London.

International Quarter London (IQL) has become the first in-use development in the world to be awarded the SABRE security certification – the scheme from BRE for buildings and built infrastructure assets. IQL is a new mixed-use destination in Stratford, East London which by 2025, will comprise of four million sq. ft. of Grade ‘A’ office … Continue reading “BRE awards SABRE security certification to International Quarter London.”

News Update from BRE’s Housing and Health Team – September 2018

Commercial Ownership Data The Housing and Health team have been analysing the recently released Commercial and Corporate Ownership Data (CCOD) and Overseas Companies Ownership Data (OCOD) from Land Registry.  The main questions we have been trying to answer are as follows: Can this information be used to identify all properties owned by registered providers? Would … Continue reading “News Update from BRE’s Housing and Health Team – September 2018”