Building Research Establishment

BRE

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Mission

BRE is an independent and impartial, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, offering expertise in every aspect of the built environment and associated industries. BRE helps clients create better, safer and more sustainable products, buildings, communities and businesses - and they support the innovation needed to achieve this.

The organization has no registered commitments.

The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Meetings and conferences

In person

25 February 2020

London

BRE Trust Conference 2020 - Improving lives through a better built environment

Hear from and meet leading experts discussing their work to deliver positive and measurable impacts on wellbeing, sustainability and resilience in the built environment.

Publication

8 December 2018

Quantifying sustainability in the aftermath of natural disasters (QSAND)

This document for the QSAND tool describes sustainability performance criteria against which recovery and reconstruction projects can be self-assessed and scored so as to inform decisions made in the aftermath of a disaster.

Training event

Online

18 April 2018

Webinar: Sustainability and resilience following natural disasters - an introduction to the QSAND tool

Are you interested in sustainable solutions to disaster recovery and reconstruction?

Meetings and conferences

Online

13 October 2017

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2017 - QSAND

The International Day for Disaster Reduction 2017 celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reducing the risks they face.

News

6 February 2017

New flood-resilient demonstration home launched

Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched a flood resilient prototype home to show the most effective ways to protect homes against flood damage and limit disruption. These simple solutions include flood resistant doors and windows, water resilient walls, a resilient kitchen with moveable kitchen units, and wall membranes to channel water towards floor drains.

Publication

17 February 2016

Resilience insight: 12 cities assessment

This report presents a comprehensive framework for measuring the resilience of cities to a broad spectrum of shocks and stresses; from the sudden impact of flooding to the longer term process of urbanisation.

Publication

12 August 2013

Six steps to flood resilience: guidance for local authorities and professionals

This guide introduces the concept of local flood risk management and outlines a six step process for local officials to find and implement effective adaptation policies and strategies.