Sustainability Round up, October Edition.
BREEAM Official
Official account for #BREEAM, the world's leading built environment sustainability assessment. Part of BRE Group.
In this month's #sustainability round-up, we have?the results of last month’s poll on the role that different initiatives play in advancing sustainability worldwide, as well as sharing insights about the power of specification to build?a sustainable built environment.?
We also celebrate the launch of the Built Environment Carbon Database and introduce you to Dr. Andy Dengel , Head of Environment in the Assurance Group at BRE , sharing his latest work around indoor environmental quality assurance.?
Discover how to become a #BREEAM assessor, sign up to join us in our future industry events and find the latest opportunities to join BRE.
In last month's poll we asked?
How can sustainability initiatives play a larger role in advancing sustainability worldwide?
The poll results reveal that 24% of participants agree that enhancing communication and raising awareness about sustainable practices is crucial. To make a change in different markets, the poll results indicate the first step is to share information about sustainability practices.?
Respondents also chose actions such as providing detailed training, creating customised solutions for specific needs, and forming partnerships to increase awareness.
Meet our experts
Meet Dr. Andy Dengel , Head of Environment at BRE.
As BRE's head of the Indoor air quality (IAQ) and Chemical Assessment teams since 2006, he has also taken on the overall responsibility for BRE's environmental engineering and consultancy teams including Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Lighting and Air Pollution.
A particular focus of Andy's work is the physical monitoring of indoor environments, including Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POE) work and reactive responses to problems encountered in occupied buildings.?
He has also participated in collaborative research projects for the BRE Trust, NHBC Foundation, UK TSB (e.g. MATIN, 2013-15) and the EU FP7 (e.g. ECO-SEE, 2013-17) and maintained close links with the 英国巴斯大学 's BRE University Centre of Excellence. Through this applied research work Andy continues to publish academic literature. Andy is also currently an ad hoc member of the?Defra Air Quality Expert Group .
We asked Andy, what is a recent challenge on Indoor Environmental Quality that a client?has shared with you?
“A major NHS Trust approached us due to concerns regarding ventilation and indoor air quality across their estate. This is part of their Sustainability Strategy, which includes assessing the energy used for heating, cooling and ventilation in their hospital buildings, but cross-cuts strongly with the health and wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors.??
Our IAQ team devised and implemented a programme of week-long monitoring of key indoor air quality parameters across six locations in four hospitals over both the winter and summer seasons. Our results and findings were disseminated to a range of stakeholders across the Trust, both clinical and non-clinical, and the work has already led to further collaboration and commercial testing work.”?
Dr. Andy Dengel, Head of Environment at BRE.
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Insight and opinion
The power of specification: building a sustainable future with BREEAM
The specification phase is crucial when creating a project, in order to save on costs and manage compliance, as its through specification that we decide which materials and processes to use for a project.??
BREEAM Official is more than just a sustainability assessment; it is a comprehensive tool that encourages a more sustainable approach to building. It evaluates the procurement, design, construction, and operation of a building, as well as? encouraging design teams to undertake Life Cycle Assessments.
Industry updates
Launching the Built Environment Carbon Database?
It is estimated that 38% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from the built environment.?
Reducing the impact of our industry has on the environment plays a crucial role in addressing the climate emergency, beginning with achieving consistency in how we report and measure emissions and providing up-to-date and accessible data to support those measurements.?
Discover how BRE, in partnership with major organisations operating across every part of the construction sector, plans to address this issue, starting with the development of the?Built Environment Carbon Database .
Engagement and learning
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Become a BREEAM Communities Assessor?
BREEAM Communities ?is the sustainability assessment for neighbourhood-scale developments.?The BREEAM Communities course equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a licensed BREEAM Communities Assessor, enabling you to drive sustainability at the masterplanning stage.?
There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, it is particularly suited to planning officers, consultants, developers, and those involved in delivering neighbourhood-scale developments and masterplans.
Upcoming virtual classroom course date: 1-2 November 2023.
Certified European Passive House Designer training?
Learn about the internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction.?Provided in partnership with the 英国斯特拉斯克莱德大学 , the Certified European Passive House Designer course is aimed at architects and other design professionals with experience in energy efficient design.??
The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to start working on residential Passive House design projects, after passing the PHI exam.
Upcoming virtual classroom course date: 6-10 November 2023.
Events
nima Virtual Conference, 2 November 2023?
Join us this November at the nima Virtual Conference, where BRE will be exhibiting virtually.??
The event will provide the opportunity to engage with live content, network with industry professionals, and learn more about how data is used to meet today’s pressing needs throughout the built environment.?
Visit our virtual stand and talk to our #BIM and Digital Construction Lead, Mike T. , to find out how BRE can support your Information Management journey through training and certification.?
London Build Expo,?15-16th November 2023
London Build Expo is one the UK’s biggest festivals of #construction. With more content, networking and entertainment than ever before, this leading event offers thousands of unique experiences.
Discover the latest technologies and recent accomplishments. Find us at stand L16 and learn how BRE can assist you throughout your sustainability journey.
Work for BRE
BRE’s expertise is used to tackle some of today’s toughest global challenges, specifically in sustainability, safety and security of buildings and infrastructure.?
As part of our team, you’ll be joining ambitious colleagues, intent on doing the right thing in finding solutions to these problems.??
Work at BRE is interesting, innovative and incredibly valuable. You’ll have the opportunity to keep developing your knowledge and skills to continue your professional development throughout your career with us.?
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