Issue 90, June 2013

Welcome to your June 2013 E-newsletter of events, training, news, publications and recruitment opportunities in the built environment sector.

News

Celebrating sustainable housing achievement

The vital contributions of planners, architects, developers, managers, assessors and others to sustainable housing delivery in the UK, were celebrated at the 2013 BRE Code for Sustainable Homes Awards in London on 3 June. ZEDfactory founder Bill Dunster received a lifetime achievement award. More…

The future of sustainable housing: have your say

The Government is conducting a standards review that will affect the regulatory landscape for housing. Whatever the result of this, BRE believes that the UK housing sector will still need the sort of framework, benchmarks and guidance currently provided by Code for Sustainable Homes. For more information and to have your say click here.

BREEAM UK New Construction – scheme update

BRE has begun the process of updating BREEAM UK New Construction 2011, with the aim of launching the 2014 version early next year. In addition to feedback already received, stakeholders can contribute to the scheme update in a number of ways, including a public survey which closes on 28 June and can be accessed here.

New guidance on protecting homes from flooding

Two publications that explain how homes can be made more resilient to flooding using new technologies were launched on 4 June. Entitled Six steps to property level flood resilience, one has been written specifically for property owners and one for local authorities and professionals. More…

Responsible sourcing standard update

The Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products standard, BES 6001 (Version 2) is being updated. A stakeholder meeting was held on 4 June to review the outcomes (summarised here) of an extensive consultation exercise. The final draft of BES 6001 (version 3) will be disseminated shortly and a closing consultation meeting held at the end of the Autumn. More…

The off-grid home

An off-grid farmhouse with a range of green technologies has been completed in Manmoel, South Wales. Home to the Davies family, it includes photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, a biomass boiler, thermal stores and skirting board heating. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Rural Development Plan team worked with BRE and SSE on the project. More…

New BREEAM for assessing buildings worldwide

On 1 June BRE launched its updated standard for the overseas market – BREEAM International New Construction 2013. The standard combines two previous international standards, BREEAM Europe Commercial and BREEAM International Bespoke, and is the first BREEAM scheme for the certification of residential buildings outside the UK. More…

New guidance on Fires in cavities in residential buildings

A new NHBC Foundation report follows up on the 2011 publication Fire performance of new residential buildings. It focuses specifically on fire spread in external walls where the cavity between the external façade and the structural frame is incorporated, either as a lining material or as a form of insulation (or both). More…

Inspirational leaders

Inspirational leaders in the built environment on 4 July at BRE Watford, is the first of four events (Inspire, Involve, Learn and Lead) organised by the newly founded BRE Women’s Network committee. This free to attend event is open to men and women at any stage in their careers. More…

First BREEAM Outstanding outside the UK

The first commercial building outside of the UK to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating has been awarded to The Tower at Spielberk in the centre of the Czech Republic’s emerging high-tech city of Brno. More…

	From Rupert Pool and the Investigations Team: Stained vinyl flooring BRE experts share their knowledge to help you with common building problems. The appearance of stains on new vinyl flooring has been the subject of a number of BRE investigations recently. BRE experts have in each case identified a defect in the underlying floor as the cause of the discolouration. Read on…

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Events and training

See us in the Green Room at Housing 2013

25-27 June in Manchester
At this year’s CIH Annual Conference and Exhibition, BRE is a participant in the Green Room. Join us there for updates on BREEAM Domestic Refurbishment and BREEAM Communities. More…

Understand your CE Marking obligations

3 July at BRE Watford
From 1 July 2013 the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) will replace the Construction Products Directive. This event will help you to understand you CE Marking obligations under the CPR. More…

Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

1-5 July at BRE Watford
This qualification has been developed to meet national standards and to address non-fire engineered buildings. It enables candidates to undertake Fire Risk Assessment for buildings over five storeys, with public access and higher risk occupancies. More…

BIM training – business management

2 July at BRE Watford
This one-day course for associates, clients, directors and managers covers: a general understanding of BIM, executive leadership, management of change, governance, contract management and methods of delivery. More…

BIM training – project management

2-3 July at BRE Watford
This two-day course for senior architects, senior design engineers and senior technicians covers a general understanding of BIM, contract management, methods of delivery, data forecasts, BIM process, data sharing and collaboration. More…

BIM training – design management

3-5 July at BRE Watford
This three-day course for design architects, design engineers, technicians and facilities mangers, provides a general understanding of BIM, software vendor overview, 3D modelling demonstrations, data forecasts, BIM process, data sharing and collaboration. More…

BRHG Annual Conference: Optimising energy efficiency in your building stock

16 July at BRE Watford
This year’s Annual BRHG Conference will focus on how to meet the challenges of achieving low to zero carbon homes. More…

Green Deal Advisor (Domestic) Training for New Entrants

23-25 July at BRE Watford
Interactive and flexible learning and assessment programme leading to a Level 3 Diploma in Green Deal Advice. More…

SMARTWaste Plan and SWMP training

A series of events on complying with Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) regulations and training on how to use the free web based tool SMARTWaste Plan. More…

BRE Health Conference

10 September at BRE, Watford
Free-to-attend conference on keeping people out of hospital through health, safety, support, and care in the home. Presenters include Gentoo, Liverpool City Council and Newcastle University, with a key note address from David Pencheon, Director of the Sustainable Development Unit for the NHS. To register your interest email events@bre.co.uk

The 40 Percent Symposium

19 September in London
This is the third in the series of 40 Percent Symposium events aimed at senior executives across the commercial property sector. Asset owners, investors and consultants will discuss the impact of sustainability on value, occupier and investor attitudes. More…

Building for people – INSITE13

2-3 October at BRE Watford
Providing the buildings, environments and technologies that people and communities want and can use is the theme of INSITE13, with a particular focus on four key areas – Behavioural change, Communities, Impact of buildings on people/health, and Technology advancement. Register your interest now at www.insite13.com

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Publications

Applications, performance characteristics and environmental benefits of alkali-activated binder concretes

The production of alkali-activated binders uses less energy and produces less carbon dioxide than conventional Portland cement (PC). These binders also offer flexibility in materials sourcing and can give better durability to sulfates and acid than PC. Digest 530. More…

For full details of a vast range of construction and built environment publications visit www.BREBookshop.com

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Recruitment

BRE has a range of career opportunities in science, engineering and administrative disciplines. For more information click here.

Bill Dunster (left) receiving a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 BRE Code for Sustainable Homes Awards. More…

Take part in the update of BREEAM New Construction. More…

Homes in flood risk areas can’t always rely on conventional flood defences. More…

The new off-grid family home of farmer Arthur Davies. More…

New guidance on Fires in cavities in residential buildings. More…

The Tower at Spielberk is the first BREEAM Outstanding commercial building outside the UK. More…

See us in the Green Room at Housing 2013. More…

Building for people is the theme of INSITE13

BIM business, project and design management training. More…

Applications, performance characteristics and environmental benefits of alkali-activated binder concretes. More…

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