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• BREEAM AP Training LaunchedWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

  BREEAM AP training was launched at the RIBA Small Practice Conference yesterday (18 November 2009). The new BREEAM AP qualification recognises specialist skills in sustainability and environmental design combined with a high level of competence in the BREEAM assessment process.

• A Common Carbon Language For AllFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

  Today the world’s leading green building organisations have reached a ground-breaking agreement to adopt a common global language for the measurement of the carbon footprint of buildings.

• BRE Innovation Park wins prestigious awardFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

  The Edie Awards for Environmental Excellence were handed out at a glitzy ceremony in London’s exclusive Hurlingham Club last night and BRE was the proud recipient of the ‘Best Sustainable Construction Project’ for its pioneering Innovation Park in Watford.

• World Green Building Council invites BREEAM to joinThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

• The Hidden Dangers of AsbestosTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

  Every week 20 tradesmen die from asbestos-related disease and it is responsible for the highest number of deaths associated with work activity. BRE Training are delivering an awareness event to explain what asbestos is, where to find it and what to do when you do find it.

• Energy Minister in Watford to promote renewable energy grantsMon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

  Energy Minister David Kidney MP will be at BRE’s headquarters in Watford on 10th November to promote the Government’s Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2. Funding for this renewable energy grants scheme, which is aimed at public sector and charitable organisations has recently been extended with a further £45 million now available.

• Build partners announced for BRE Scotland Innovation ParkTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

  BRE Scotland and Ravenscraig Ltd have announced the four consortiums who have been chosen to build homes of the future on the groundbreaking BRE Scotland Innovation Park in the heart of the Ravenscraig redevelopment scheme.

• First approval of fixed security barsets to LPS 1175Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

• Thinking of Becoming a Renewables Energy Installer?Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

  BRE and Business Link are holding a one-day seminar on the 18th November that provides an overview of the business, financial and technical considerations involved in setting up a renewable energy installation business.