BRE Group

Science-led solutions for better buildings

Added by Onye Dike on July 2nd, 2026

Summary

Founded in 1921 as the UK government's Building Research Establishment, BRE Group is a profit-for-purpose organization that develops science-led solutions to improve the safety, sustainability, and performance of the built environment. Owned by the charitable BRE Trust, it reinvests its profits into research and education. BRE is best known for developing the BREEAM building sustainability assessment method, while also providing testing, certification, digital tools, consultancy, research, training, and standards covering areas such as energy efficiency, fire safety, net zero, and resilient infrastructure.