UK’s leading centre of expertise on building construction, energy, environment, fire and risk. It provides consultancy, testing and commissioned research services covering all aspects of the built environment and associated industries. BRE makes significant contributions to the development of national and international standards and codes for construction and fire safety. Its sister company, BRE Certification, provides certification to UK, European and international standards as well as CE marking and product approval. (www.bre.co.uk).