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July 2008

BRE Backs MP's Call For Construction Research And Innovation Support
BRE today welcomed the call from an all-party committee of MPs for increased Government support for construction research and innovation.   read more...

Robert Dudley - New International Director at BRE Global
BRE Global are delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Dudley to the role of International Director.   read more...

Toyota To Green Its European Retailers Based On BREEAM
Toyota Motor Europe has announced ambitious plans to apply an environmental standard based on BREEAM to all its Toyota retail units (or outlets). There are over 3,000 outlets throughout Europe and, starting in 2009, all new builds and refurbishments will be subject to an independent environmental assessment, with their first two ‘Sustainable Retailers' to be piloted in Sweden and France this year.   read more...

Major Plans Announced For BREEAM Sustainable Building Standards
In advance of CLG's consultation on carbon reduction in new non-domestic buildings, BRE Global will be launching BREEAM Energy Star in the Autumn.   read more...

First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to open 10th World Renewable Energy Congress & Exhibition
WREC 2008 is being organised on behalf of the World Renewable Energy Network and follows on from the successful meetings in Florence (2006), Denver (2004) and Cologne (2002).    read more...

The essential specifier reference website www.redbooklive.com has a new look!
The Red Book is the world renowned listing of independently certified products and company services, and is the essential reference for those responsible for the design, specification and purchase of fire and security products.   read more...

Projects Awarded Capital Grants For Microgeneration Technologies

The first round of the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) capital grants stream has taken place and BRE is pleased to announce that 27 projects have now been offered funding for the installation of microgeneration and energy saving technologies.

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June 2008

LPS 1181 - The Facts
Incorrect and misleading reports on the purpose and application of the LPS 1181 series of standards for the fire performance of construction product systems are causing confusion in the market.   read more...

BRE Scotland Innovation Park announced
BRE Scotland is putting a call out to the next generation of Scottish innovators to get involved in a major new development that aims to change the face of the Scottish Construction.   read more...

BRE takes part in school makeover.
BRE and a team of construction industry experts and educational suppliers are carrying out a ‘Changing Rooms' type makeover of an Ealing school this week to mark National School Environments Week.   read more...

New Green Guide Now Available Online
The new version of the BRE Green Guide to Specification is now available online giving designers and specifiers easy-to-use guidance on how to make the best environmental choices when selecting construction materials and components.
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Energy Minister in Watford to promote green energy grants
The Energy Minister, Malcolm Wicks, is attending BRE's headquarters in Watford today, as part of a series of nationwide events to promote the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme of renewable technology grants for the public sector and charitable organisations.   read more...