Press Releases

Our latest press releases

26th October 2016

BRE SiteSmart is the data and resource hub for the smart construction industry

Launched at Digital Construction Week is BRE’s new SiteSmart , a web brand encompassing BRE’s successful digital tools, SmartWaste, YellowJacket and the recently launched process improvement tool; helping organisations monitor, and report on health, safety, process and environmental information. SiteSmart will enable construction sites to continuously improve, leading to changes in behaviour and increased project … Continue reading “BRE SiteSmart is the data and resource hub for the smart construction industry”

Engineer fixing a heat pump as freatured in BRE's report Decarbonising Britains Heating
19th January 2023

BRE calls on UK government to improve the energy efficiency of Britain’s homes.

BRE is calling on government to improve consumer awareness of heat pumps, accelerate the roll-out of insulation, and invest to scale-up the heat pump market. New polling from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has found that the majority of the public (62%) would not feel at all confident explaining how heat pump technology works.

2nd December 2015

BREEAM’s significant contribution to carbon reduction detailed in new study

This press release is over six months old and the details may have been superseded. Please contact the Press Office for the latest information. Study shows typical BREEAM Excellent building saves in excess of 30% CO2. A new briefing paper gives an overview of sustainability standard BREEAM’s contribution to global carbon reduction in buildings. Published … Continue reading “BREEAM’s significant contribution to carbon reduction detailed in new study”

9th March 2016

Daikin achieves world first with responsible sourcing rating for air conditioning units

Daikin Europe N.V. has become the first manufacturer of HVAC equipment in the world to achieve the BRE’s internationally respected BES 6001 responsible sourcing standard for its VRV air conditioning system, providing the industry with third party verification of its supply chain. The BES 6001 standard was developed by the BRE to demonstrate responsible sourcing … Continue reading “Daikin achieves world first with responsible sourcing rating for air conditioning units”

8th November 2016

Consumer interest in home energy efficiency and sustainability on the up

New research from BRE shows that people are increasingly focusing on energy-efficiency and sustainability when it comes to improving their home or choosing a new build property. The motivators for home improvements and new home purchase decisions are the subject of ‘ Home Improvements: Who, What and Why?’ – a new report from BRE. Comprising … Continue reading “Consumer interest in home energy efficiency and sustainability on the up”

10th March 2015

BREEAM consults on new scheme for international refurbishment and fit-out projects

A draft of the latest in the BREEAM family of sustainability assessment schemes for buildings, BREEAM International Refurbishment and Fit-Out 2015, has been published for consultation. Launched on 10 March at the high profile international property show, MIPIM 2015 in Cannes, the consultation will close at midnight on 10 April 2015. The draft scheme document … Continue reading “BREEAM consults on new scheme for international refurbishment and fit-out projects”

3rd August 2015

BREEAM recognises three VOC schemes

BREEAM has approved the use of three third party certification schemes for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the BREEAM criteria for ‘volatile organic compound (VOC) emission levels (products)’. The schemes and their operators are: SCS Global Services FloorScore® Indoor AdvantageTM Gold – Building Materials UL LLC GREENGUARD Certified/GREENGUARD Gold “This approval means that BREEAM … Continue reading “BREEAM recognises three VOC schemes”