First company gets listed under new BRE Global thermal details and products certification scheme

UK insulation manufacturer Xtratherm is the first company to be included in the certification listing of the new BRE Global Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme. The scheme which was launched in March, aims to reduce the level of thermal bridging that can arise in buildings and homes causing heat loss. It certifies the ‘as … Continue reading “First company gets listed under new BRE Global thermal details and products certification scheme”

BRE Trust seeks students for 5 PhDs at Loughborough University

The largest UK charity dedicated specifically to built environment research, the BRE Trust, has announced funding for five PhDs in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University.  This marks the first stage in a programme of collaborative research between BRE and the university which aims to advance built environment knowledge at a time … Continue reading “BRE Trust seeks students for 5 PhDs at Loughborough University”

BRE Global Director is announced as new chair of the European Fire & Security Group

The European Fire & Security Group (EFSG) has appointed Graham Orme, BRE Global International Director, as Chairman for a three year term. EFSG is an association of established certification bodies in Europe specialising in the fire and security sectors. It provides a network of highly experienced certifiers with respected quality marks which help product and … Continue reading “BRE Global Director is announced as new chair of the European Fire & Security Group”

First BREEAM In-Use rated office building in Central Asia

This press release is over six months old and the details may have been superseded. Please contact the Press Office for the latest information. Park View Office Tower in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan has become the first office building in Central Asia to gain a certificated rating to the internationally recognised BREEAM In-Use sustainability standard. … Continue reading “First BREEAM In-Use rated office building in Central Asia”

New BRE Trust research programme tackles built environment resilience

The largest UK charity dedicated specifically to built environment research, the BRE Trust, has announced a major three year funding programme to improve the resilience of buildings and infrastructure to the growing threats of flooding, wind damage and overheating associated with climate change.   In January 2014 parts of the UK experienced rainfall of three times … Continue reading “New BRE Trust research programme tackles built environment resilience”