The most successful businesses are continually innovating – developing fresh ideas that will improve efficiency and provide the new and improved products needed for continued prosperity. Our specialist knowledge of built environment design, building processes, materials, products, systems and technologies – along with our research and development capabilities – can help you bring your ideas to life.

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For more information about our expertise in innovation

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Offsite construction

Modular construction is growing at a rapid pace to help the UK deliver more homes. BRE has a range of services to help manufacturers build modular units that are fit for purpose and will stand the test of time.

Learn more about BRE’s offsite manufacturing services

Research and development advice

You can discuss and progress your ideas with our experts, who will advise on the latest developments and legislation that might affect your innovation.

See all our advisory services

Testing

Our outstanding range of facilities for testing the performance of materials, products, systems and buildings will objectively and accurately demonstrate how well your innovation performs.

See our full testing capabilities

Certification

We offer an independent, third-party certification and approvals service through BRE Global, for innovative products, materials and whole systems.

See all of our certification and approval services

BRE Science Park Innovation Zone

Featuring construction innovations and emerging technologies, our Innovation Zone at the BRE Science Park enables innovators to test their developments before launching them to the market.

Explore the BRE Innovation Zone