Case Studies

Browse the latest insights, thinking and case studies from BRE Group.

24th October 2016

BES 6001 Case Study – Imerys TC

Company background Imerys S.A. is a French multinational company which specialises in the production and processing of industrial minerals. Its headquarters are in Paris.  Imerys TC sits within Imerys S.A.’s Ceramic Material Operating Division.  This Division is responsible for the manufacture of terra cotta (clay) tiles and accessories as well as slate, minerals for the … Continue reading “BES 6001 Case Study – Imerys TC”

24th October 2016

BES 6001 Case Study – Parex Limited

Company background Parex Limited, based in Atherstone, Warwickshire and employing 70 staff, is a manufacturer of specialist cementitious and epoxy resin-based mortars and renders for the construction industry.  Over the years, it has built itself an enviable reputation for forward thinking and innovation.  Parex is a customer-driven business providing the highest levels of support, whilst … Continue reading “BES 6001 Case Study – Parex Limited”

24th October 2016

BES 6001 Case Study – Tata Steel

Company background Tata Steel is Europe’s second largest steel producer, with steelmaking facilities in the UK and the Netherlands, and manufacturing plants across Europe. The company supplies products and services to the most demanding markets, including construction, automotive, energy & power and aerospace. The construction industry is Tata Steel’s largest single market, and the Group … Continue reading “BES 6001 Case Study – Tata Steel”

24th October 2016

Constructing Excellence (CE)- Strategic, membership support and delivery partner

Client: Constructing Excellence (CE) Client challenge: Constructing Excellence’s purpose is to improve industry performance in the UK built environment sector. The outcome of this will be a demonstrably better built environment delivered by an excellent industry. Constructing Excellence is a membership-led organisation which exists to make a difference for its members and other stakeholders. Its members … Continue reading “Constructing Excellence (CE)- Strategic, membership support and delivery partner”

24th October 2016

The Building Research Housing Group (BRHG) – secretariat service

Client: Building Research Housing Group Client challenge: The Building Research Housing Group (BRHG) was formed in April 1992. It has grown to become the largest group of innovative social housing providers, with an overall responsibility for more than one million homes, and spending over ÂŁ2.2 billion per year on maintenance, management and development. A proactive … Continue reading “The Building Research Housing Group (BRHG) – secretariat service”

24th October 2016

1981 – Stardust disco

In the early hours of St Valentine’s Day in 1981, around 840 people were at a disco at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin when a fire was spotted in one of the seating areas. The fire quickly spread into the main area of the club causing the lights to fail as people began desperately looking … Continue reading “1981 – Stardust disco”

24th October 2016

1996 – Channel Tunnel

On 18th November 1996 a train carrying heavy goods vehicles and their drivers through the Channel Tunnel from France to England, caught fire. No-one was killed, but seven people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation. A locomotive and 10 HGVs were destroyed, major damage was done to about a kilometre of tunnel infrastructure, and … Continue reading “1996 – Channel Tunnel”