Understanding heat pumps could be key to upgrading energy efficiency of UK homes

The BRE found that 62% of the public doesn't feel confident in their understanding of how a heat pump works or the benefits of installing one in their home. The post Understanding heat pumps could be key to upgrading energy efficiency of UK homes appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

BRE’s BIM certification scheme achieves UKAS accreditation

BRE (the Building Research Establishment) has announced that its BIM certification scheme is one of the first to achieve the coveted UKAS accreditation. The post BRE’s BIM certification scheme achieves UKAS accreditation appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero commitments

In an open letter to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, the CEO of BRE urges the Tory leadership candidates to recommit to decarbonising Britain’s buildings and reaching net zero targets. The post CEO of BRE urges Tory leadership candidates to reaffirm net zero commitments appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Eloise Francis appointed as BRE director of innovation

Eloise Francis has been appointed as new BRE director of innovation to drive research, innovation and technical excellence at the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The post Eloise Francis appointed as BRE director of innovation appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

How can we address the cost of poor housing in England?

Addressing poor housing in England would save the NHS £1.4bn a year – it’s time we take action. Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of BRE, explores how. The post How can we address the cost of poor housing in England? appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.