Research and development services

Research Page Description

BRE provides impartial research services to local and national government and businesses and organisations around the world.

Our track record

Our track record in building research is second to none. From researching safe materials for “homes for heroes” after World War I, to the resilience of today’s buildings to climate change, we have been at the forefront of research and development for over a century.

BRE provides impartial research

Bringing your ideas to life

We offer research services in almost every aspect of the built environment. We generate new knowledge, support and test new ideas and can help you research and develop your project.

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Leading built environment research

We also conduct our own research programmes, funded by the BRE Trust from our commercial operations, often in partnership with other research organisations and research funders.

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Fire safety research

With one of the largest and most advanced fire research facilities in Europe, we offer research and investigation services in all fire issues concerning buildings, infrastructure and transport.

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Materials research

We have some of the most comprehensive materials research capabilities in the world. Our experts deal with all issues relating to the properties, use and sustainability of construction materials, and with new materials research.

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