8th April 2020
Security
8th April 2020
Ballistic or bullet resistant products
8th April 2020
Façade security standards guide
21st May 2018
BRE Response to the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the government’s policy for local planning practitioners and stakeholders. This includes the way in which local (and neighborhood) plans are developed and applications assessed, and also direction in respect to local policy ambition and requirements for issues such as health, security, climate change, housing etc. Like many … Continue reading “BRE Response to the National Planning Policy Framework Consultation”
9th May 2018
NEW SABRE LICENCES: APRIL 2018
We are pleased to welcome Canary Wharf Group PLC, Instrom Limited and ICTS Consult as SABRE Licensed Companies. SABRE is BRE’s security assessment and certification scheme. If you are investing in security or wish to understand and improve security at new and existing facilities, you need to think carefully about the company you select to … Continue reading “NEW SABRE LICENCES: APRIL 2018”
20th March 2018
New SABRE licences: March 2018
We are pleased to welcome BB7 Fire Limited, Buro Happold Limited, Control Risks Group Limited and Hoare Lea LLP as SABRE Licensed Companies. SABRE is BRE’s security assessment and certification scheme. These companies are able to offer SABRE Assessment services alongside their security consulting services and are now listed on Red Book Live. If you … Continue reading “New SABRE licences: March 2018”
13th February 2018
HQM ONE – setting baselines in a flexible scheme
The Home Quality Mark (HQM) aims to make new homes better. Better for our pockets, our wellbeing and our environment. And at the very heart of the HQM scheme is the need to deliver quality homes. Quality Homes are high on the public agenda, but it is not always easy to achieve, particularly when house-building … Continue reading “HQM ONE – setting baselines in a flexible scheme”
5th February 2018
5 things you need to know about HQM ONE
The next version of the Home Quality Mark (HQM) scheme – HQM ONE is now out for consultation. Below are 5 things you need to know about the proposed changes to the scheme: Please visit the consultation website to download the scheme manual and to know how you can provide feedback. Consultation closes on 16th February … Continue reading “5 things you need to know about HQM ONE”
19th December 2017
BRE survey reveals personal security fears are on the increase
The BRE National Security Survey has revealed that personal security is becoming an increasing worry across the UK, with 2 out of 3 respondents more concerned about crime today than they were 5 years ago. The top three issues raised as causing the most concern were cyber crime, terrorism and property crime. Developed by the … Continue reading “BRE survey reveals personal security fears are on the increase”
13th November 2017
New Special Interest Group to enhance security in the built environment
To help drive better security in the built environment, a new Special Interest Group has been launched by building science centre, BRE, in partnership with the Security Institute – the UK’s largest professional membership body for security professionals. “Rightly so, security is high on everyone’s agenda,” says BRE Associate Director and Special Interest Group co-chair, … Continue reading “New Special Interest Group to enhance security in the built environment”
