Solutions for the infrastructure industry
For over 100 years BRE has adapted its solutions to new built environment challenges and invested and re-invested in research, innovation, and data science.
Sustainability in infrastructure
BREEAM Infrastructure (formerly CEEQUAL)
The world’s first sustainability rating scheme for improving the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure assets.
BREEAM
We deliver the expertise to help you deliver productive, sustainable, and responsible construction portfolios that shape the future for a better world.
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Strategic advisory
Addressing net zero, decarbonisation, climate change, energy efficiency, strategy and policy, health and wellbeing, circular economy, and renewable energy.
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The leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) platform for the built environment to measure and report on carbon, energy, waste, and social value.
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Information Management
BRE is a world-leading, multi-disciplinary, building science centre with a mission to improve buildings and infrastructure through research and knowledge generation. Our expert team of Building Information Management (BIM) professionals work to high quality, with precise attention to detail and due diligence. Our team includes experienced BIM practitioners and chartered professionals who represent their industry bodies.
Find out more about BIMTesting, inspection and certification (TIC) services
With unique facilities BRE is equipped to help contractors, developers and consultancies. BRE testing – whether standard or bespoke – covers R&D, design and remedial aspects and includes:
- Engineering support: we undertake specialist testing and investigations into the real behaviour of structures, systems, and products.
- Indoor air quality: we help building developers, owners, managers, and occupants to ensure that their buildings and communities not only meet regulatory requirements but are also places in which people want to live, work, and spend time.
- Fire assessment: we have more than fifty years of experience in research and fire investigation, and have one of the largest and most advanced fire experimental facilities in the UK.
Training for infrastructure professionals
The BRE Academy is the leading training provider for businesses and individuals working in the built environment. Our trusted solutions are grounded in over a century of expertise in safety and sustainability.
Net zero carbon foundations
For those who care about the impact of the built environment but don’t know where to start.
BREEAM Infrastructure V6 Assessor
Training for the world’s leading sustainability infrastructure assessment tool.
Building Information Management (BIM)
Achieve efficiencies and win more clients with an international standard ISO 19650.
BREEAM
Training for the world’s leading sustainability lifecycle assessment tool for the built environment.
Fire and safety
Practical courses for the most important element of design, construction, and maintenance.