Press Releases

Our latest press releases

13th March 2019

BRE welcomes Chancellor’s Future Homes Standard announcement, but high quality new homes are needed now.

Gwyn Roberts, New Homes & Communities Lead at BRE said: “BRE welcomes the Chancellor’s proposal for a Future Homes Standard. We fully support the need for future-proofed new homes but don’t think we should wait until 2025 for them. “We need high quality homes that are fit for the future and that address societal challenges, … Continue reading “BRE welcomes Chancellor’s Future Homes Standard announcement, but high quality new homes are needed now.”

9th May 2017

New report calls for immediate action on indoor air pollution

Poor indoor air quality in UK homes is at a scale and magnitude that needs immediate national-level attention and action, says new report with contributions from the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, BRE and the ARCC network. The report was published following a workshop event where built environment … Continue reading “New report calls for immediate action on indoor air pollution”

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14th November 2018

BRE and USGBC announce new partnership

The world’s leading built environment organisations announce the first building quality and performance partnership of its kind BRE and USGBC will partner to deliver global market solutions to raise sustainability standards and deliver greater value. BRE (the Building Research Establishment) and USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) have announced a partnership that will promote the expertise … Continue reading “BRE and USGBC announce new partnership”

21st December 2018

BRE Academy expands its network in Russia with new MGSU licence agreement

BRE Academy – the world’s leading provider of built environment training and education – has announced a new licence agreement, which will strengthen its presence in Russia and expand its 42-country reach. The licence grants Russia’s largest civil engineering institute, the MGSU, the right to incorporate BREEAM AG (Approved Graduate) into its courses from 2019. … Continue reading “BRE Academy expands its network in Russia with new MGSU licence agreement”

1st November 2018

BRE awards Allen & Overy LLP SABRE ‘Excellent’ Certification for One Bishops Square

The headquarters of Allen & Overy LLP – the international law firm – has achieved In-Use certification to SABRE, BRE’s new security certification scheme for buildings, infrastructure and managed space. One Bishops Square is situated in the heart of the modern Spitalfields market area on the fringe of the City of London. Designed by Norman … Continue reading “BRE awards Allen & Overy LLP SABRE ‘Excellent’ Certification for One Bishops Square”

5th October 2018

Vietnamese Government and BRE sign agreement on sustainable infrastructure, smart cities and green buildings

Today in Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi, BRE signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DOSTE) – part of Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction (VNMOC) – on sustainable infrastructure, smart cities and green buildings.  The signing ceremony formed part of the celebration of 45 years of diplomatic relations between the UK … Continue reading “Vietnamese Government and BRE sign agreement on sustainable infrastructure, smart cities and green buildings”

18th May 2018

2018 UK Top100 Corporate Modern Slavery Influencers revealed

Index recognises individuals from all business sectors, media and academia who are influence leaders in raising awareness to end modern slavery and labour exploitation   The 2018 UK Top100 Corporate Modern Slavery Influencers were revealed on 17 May by Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE at Marshalls Design Space, London. The unranked Top100 from business, the media … Continue reading “2018 UK Top100 Corporate Modern Slavery Influencers revealed”