A Study Of The Evacuation And Means Of Escape Requirements For The Mobility Impaired

A video recording of James Lavender presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Airtightness Awareness

This short 1 hour course provides a background in airtightness. It covers why airtightness is important from UK Building Regulations and also from energy efficiency and occupant comfort perspectives.

An Introduction to Flood Protection and Flood Prevention

This course gives an understanding of what is meant by the term “flood resilience”; information on where you can find out if you are at risk; and what you can do to minimise the impact of flooding on your building in the future.

Asbestos Awareness

Providing you with a good understanding of what asbestos is, why it was used and where you are likely to find it. The course explains how to protect yourself when working in areas containing asbestos.

Assessing The Impact Of Fire On Some Electrical Cable Supports And Fixings

A video recording of Martin Shipp presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Basics of BIM Level 2

This course has been designed to give delegates an introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and a solid knowledge base on which they can progress on to the more advanced, discipline based training courses provided by BRE.

BIM Level 2 Essentials – Online

BIM Essentials equips participants with an understanding of BIM and BIM best practice which, when adopted, leads towards efficient delivery, driving excellence, preventing accidents and saving time and money - both now and in future years.

BIM Level 2 for Information Managers – Online

This course is the second stage of our BIM training programme towards individual certification.  The 12 hour course leads to a practical understanding of the management of information within the BIM Level 2 process. Having completed this course, you will have a practical understanding of some of the management, standards, methods and procedures in the BIM environment.

BIM Level 2 for Site Managers

Specifically focussing on the ‘Information Management’ process and procedures known as BIM Level 2, this will help you understand your responsibilities and what actions you need to take. Site managers are key in delivering BIM projects. BIM is about far more than simply adopting software, and site managers at the ‘sharp end’ will be increasingly required to adopt and apply BIM procedures.

BIM Level 2 Online Training Bundle

This course combines two existing BRE Academy courses, fast tracking participants to a stage where they can consider BIM certification. By buying the two together in one package, delegates will not only be able to move seamlessly from one course to the other with the content fresh in their minds, but they will also make a significant cost saving.  

BIM Level 2 Webinar Bundle

This webinar bundle contains seven recorded BIM webinars from the BRE BIM experts.

BIM Standards, Methods and Procedures

An hour long recorded webinar session on standards, methods and procedures for BIM and how to ensure these are adhered to across a project.

BIM- 在线大师班

本课程适合建筑行业专业人士，包括设计师、顾问、承建商、制造业者、开发商、设施管理及其他专业人士，有对BIM 2级有广泛的了解需求人士。

BREEAM Associado

Um curso on line que oferece o entendimento do sistema de certificação BREEAM preparando para a aplicação de critérios de sustentabilidade no desenvolvimento de projetos de arquitetura e complementares e na contratação e gestão de obras.

BREEAM Associate

This award winning online course is aimed at proactive sustainability teams, who want to work better with BREEAM (the World's leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings) in their normal project role. It’s the perfect introduction to enable individuals to pitch BREEAM in bids and to deliver it effectively in practice.

BREEAM International New Construction – Online

Successful completion of this 46 hour long fully online course qualifies participants as a fully-licensed BREEAM International Assessor, able to assess projects and provide a sustainability rating.

BREEAM International Refurbishment and Fit-Out – Existing Assessor

Take this eight-hour, six-module online course from BRE to receive the qualification to apply for a BREEAM International Refurbishment & Fit-Out license.

BREEAM Masterclass for Contractors

This specialised course has been designed to help contractors understand more about BREEAM and how it can be integrated into your projects to improve sustainability and meet client requirements.

BREEAM Masterclass for Designers

This specialised course has been designed to help designers understand more about BREEAM and how it can be integrated into your projects to improve sustainability and meet client requirements.

BREEAM Mat03 and BES6001 Certification: A Practical Update

This one-hour webinar from BRE covers the most recent BREEAM Mat03 and BES6001 certifications and introduces the changes in BREEAM 2018.

BREEAM Sustainability Champion

This webinar, recorded on the 11th of July 2017, provides an update on the proposed changes to BREEAM’s Sustainability Champion role. It includes a brief overview of consultation feedback on the proposals received to date as well as an indication of implementation / transition timescales.

BREEAM简介

这门课程对于任何对世界第一和最广泛使用的环境评估方法感兴趣的人来说都是不二之选，同时也是你BREEAM之旅的重要开端。

Bridging the Performance Gap

This 1 hour recorded webinar is designed to give you the tools to make your case for investing in energy efficiency in your projects. This tutorial will give you the opportunity to learn best practice for you to support and grow your skills in energy management.

Building Level Assessment

There is a growing appreciation that construction products have varying impacts on the final building or piece of infrastructure. This session will highlight current approaches to support better decision making at the asset level and touch upon the value of product specific data of products.

Characterisation Of The Fire Issues Associated With Mobility Scooters

A video recording of Martin Shipp presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Compartment Sizes – are they still fit for purpose?

A video recording of Tom Lennon presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Compartmentation In Roof Voids – Doing It Right

A video recording of Tom Lennon presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Construction Design Management 2015 Update

Construction, Design & Management Regulations (CDM) 2015: Keep up to date with this regulation and know what your responsibilities are.

Development Of A Standard For Personal Fire Protection Systems For Life Safety

A video recording of Nigel Firkins presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Electrical Safety Awareness

This course provides a general awareness of electrical safety in the workplace and home but it is not designed to give you specific training or competence to carry out electrical work. All work on electrical systems, installations and equipment must be carried out by competent persons.

Energy Management Systems

Designed to give you a more thorough understanding of energy and energy management, this tutorial will give you the opportunity to learn about energy management systems and how you and your business can benefit from this.

Environmental Product Declarations – Demystified

This hour long webinar will present the fundamentals of EPD; how they are constructed and the key items to look out for to ensure you are using a credible EPD.

Estimating the age of a dwelling

Surveyors, Energy Assessors, Estate Agents and other property professionals who need to correctly estimate the age of dwelling will find this course beneficial in confidently estimating the age band of a dwelling.

Evaluation Of Fire Performance Through Real Fire Incident Data

A video recording of Dr David Crowder presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Exclusive Online Health and Safety Modules Bundle

BRE has created an exclusive Health and Safety package that incorporates 4 of our most popular online courses. What’s more, the bundle also awards more than 8 hours towards Continuing Professional Development.

External Fire Spread and Building Separation Distances

A video recording of Richard Chitty presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Fire Modelling for Fire Investigation and the Design of Buildings

This short introductory course will help you understand fire modelling and how it can predict how fires could progress in real-world situations. It does this by using data from real fires in simulated environments, from previous experiments or through using computer models.

Fire Risk Assessment And Why It Matters

A video recording of Martin Shipp presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Fire Safety Awareness

Aimed at building owners and facilities managers, this interactive course will give an overview of the key issues that need to be considered to mitigate and manage fire, specifically in the working environment.

Fire Video Bundle

A collection of 20 videos taken from the Fire Conference's at BRE Watford in 2015 and 2016.  By purchasing this bundle you are getting 20 videos for the price of 15.

Flood Resilience: Ageing Properties

In this module we will be looking at how UK housing has changed over time. This will draw out some of the key identifying factors that can help to identify the age of dwellings across the UK.

Flood Resilience: Building and Construction Materials

In this module we will be looking at the different building and construction materials often used across the UK today. We will also take a look at some of the properties of this materials and consider the impacts of these properties in the context of flood resilience.

Flood Resilience: Building Elements

In this module, we will be looking at the different building elements in construction and how these relate to flood resilience.

Flood Resilience: Flood Risk Assessment – Part 1

In this module we will be looking at the different requirements around legislation, and key policy that is relevant for flooding in the UK. This will also review the assessment process for Flood Risk Assessment.

Flood Resilience: Flood Risk Assessment – Part 2

In this module, we will be looking at the different aspects of flood risk assessment, including key sources of information and how this should be reported to clients.

Flood Resilience: Insurance

This is a stand-alone training module which forms part of the BRE Property Flood Surveyor Training Course.

Flood Resilience: Non-traditional Housing and Modern Methods of Construction

This is a standalone training module which forms part of the BRE Property Flood Surveyor Training Course.

Flood Resilience: What is the Endgame?

With large-scale flooding becoming more prevalent across the entire UK this webinar looks at some of the environmental, social and economic challenges to the UK becoming entirely flood resilient.

Future operational excellence through the implementation of BREEAM In-Use

This webinar will provide an awareness to BREEAM In-Use, how this can benefit the industry and discuss the future update and its potential impact on users.

Home Quality Mark (HQM) training – Existing Assessors

The purpose of this training course is to allow specified existing BRE Global licensed assessors to gain the HQM assessor qualification. This course comprises a set of online modules (supported by optional revision material) followed by an online test.

Introduction to BREEAM

This 2 hour online course forms an introduction to BREEAM and covers the background, objectives and value of the BRE’s sustainability assessment certification schemes.

Investment in Energy Efficiency

Learn how to make a convincing case for energy efficiency financing and investment in renewable energy for construction projects with this 1 hour recorded webinar.

Leadership and Professional Development Webinar Bundle

This bundle includes the following webinars:

• Difficult Conversations: How to Address Them;
• Leading People Through Change;
• Talent Spotting;
• Time Management;
• Value Through Collaboration on Construction Projects; and
• Power of Partnership and Collaboration

Level 3 Fire Door Inspection

Coming May 2019

Life Investigations Of False Alarms In Buildings

A video recording of Raman Chagger presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Life-Cycle Costing in BREEAM: a practical explanation

Anthony Waterman, ADW Developments, and Kathryn Bourke, Whole Life Ltd, explain in this webinar the principles of Life Cycle Costing, how these apply in BREEAM to obtain credits under Man02 and show practical examples of LCC studies.

Local Area Fire Protection Using Automatic Suppression

A video recording of Nigel Firkins presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Managing Change – Risk in Construction

The course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of risk management in construction projects, the process of risk management and how risk management can be implemented.

Details:

1. Risk in construction projects
2. Research activity on modern methods of construction
3. Study papers with worked examples
4. Exercise on risk assessment
5. End test – multiple choice

Event programme

• Appreciate the principles of change management and the actions required to manage change
• Understand the theory of risk management and identify typical risks to a project
• Understand the risks associated with introducing modern methods of construction

Intended audience

Managing Construction Programmes

This course has been developed by the University College of Estates Management (UCEM) and will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved with the planning of a construction project and the subsequent management of the construction program.

Managing Industrial Hazards

A video recording of Robert Lucas presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Managing Project Costs

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in the management of project costs on a construction project.  This training package has been developed by The University College of Estate Management.

Details:

1. Overview and guidance notes
2. Interactive presentation on managing project costs
3. Supplementary reading
4. Case study and exercise

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Discuss the main financial ratios used to ascertain the health of a construction business.
• Explain how contractors set short- and long-term budgets.
• Explain the importance of accurate cash flow forecasting, discuss the common forms of cash flow representation and comment upon the ways in which contractors might improve their cash flow position.
• Explain Cost—Value Reconciliation (or Earned Value Analysis as it is sometimes known).

Intended audience:

Open Plan Flats And Fire Safety

A video recording of Chris Salter presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Planning for Daylight and Sunlight

Daylight and sunlight are important design constraints in urban areas so Dr Paul Littlefair explains the key considerations for daylight and sunlight in cities in this 1 hour recorded webinar.

Principles of Sustainability

This course will give you a good grounding in the principles of sustainability so you are better equipped to address the challenges you face in your professional activities.

Property Flood Resilience Action Plan: how it will influence the construction industry

When a flood hits homes and commercial properties, it is not only the buildings that are affected, but mostly the people, families and businesses that use those buildings to live, play and work.

Property Flood Resilience Surveyors

Analysis from the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment indicates that the built environment will be increasingly affected by extreme weather events, and that incidence and severity of flooding will increase with higher temperatures, faster winds and changing rainfall patterns.

Radon – Buying and Selling Property in Radon Affected Areas

Developed using BRE’s unrivaled practical experience of radon, with input from Public Health England on health and measurement issues. The course provides pragmatic advice on what to do when buying and selling properties in radon affected areas.

Radon: Protective Measures for New Buildings

This training course gives guidance for reducing the concentration of radon in new buildings, extensions, conversions, and refurbishment projects in order to reduce the risk to occupants of exposure to radon. It provides practical details on protective measures for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. It supports the BRE Report BR 211, "Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings (BR 211- 2015 edition)"

Radon: Reduction Measures for Existing Buildings

Developed using BRE’s unrivaled practical experience of remediation measures, with input from Public Health England on health issues. The course provides pragmatic advice on how to reduce radon levels in a range of buildings and how to provide the best advice to the building users.

Responsible Sourcing – BES 6001 explained

This 1 hour webinar from BRE looks at the BRE Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing, or BRE standard BES 6001, and the value this certification can bring.

Risk Assessment

Accidents in the workplace pose a huge area of risk to businesses. A workplace risk assessment is a crucial element of any organisations policy and procedure planning to prevent accidents taking place. It is a way to mitigate risk significantly as well as an efficient way to help towards fulfilling legal obligations.

SAP Update October 2015

A CPD event covering the new SAP 2012 for Scotland – implemented October 2015.

SBEM Update 2015

A CPD event covering the new SBEM release for Scotland – implemented October 2015.

Solar PV on Buildings

The course covers the basics of solar photovoltaic energy generation technology for buildings and will provide you with the background technical knowledge required to avoid the main pitfalls and secure a successful outcome for your solar installation.

Sprinkler Systems In Housing In Wales

A video recording of Dr Corinne Williams presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

The 10 Steps to Innovation Success

The hour recorded webinar provides a practical overview of green buildings and the implications of including innovative design and construction techniques into each project.

The Cause Of False Alarms In Buildings And Their Mitigation

A video recording of Raman Chagger presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

The Duty to Manage Asbestos

This online training module provides a general introduction to managing the risks from asbestos. It is intended to cover the broad principles only and cannot address issues that are specific to your building or area of activity. You should always seek expert advice if you have any doubts about your competency to manage asbestos. It is essential that you have completed the BRE Asbestos Awareness Course in advance of taking this module - this is to ensure that you are fully aware of why and where actions need to be taken. Asbestos Awareness Course covers: Asbestos and its uses, why it is harmful and what diseases it can cause, the processes that release fibres.

What is covered?

Event programme

• Be more familiar with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
• Be aware of who is responsible for asbestos containing material in a building
• Assess the risk from asbestos
• Understand how to put together an Asbestos Management Plan

Intended audience

• Owners of buildings
• Building Managing Agents
• Tenants
• Health and Safety Officers / Managers
• Risk Control Managers
• Facility managers

The Future of Offsite Construction

A possible solution to the housing shortage in the UK is to build offsite construction pods over public buildings' car parks. Learn about this thought-provoking solution, which has been demonstrated at the BRE Innovation Park by Bill Dunster's ZedPod.

The Power of Data in Construction

Learn how to save money and co2 with BRE's SMARTWaste sustainability technology in this one-hour online webinar.

The Value of BREEAM

The ‘value’ of sustainable buildings is a topic that receives close attention from a wide range of industry professionals. This webinar will identify the various ways in which sustainable buildings add value for different stakeholders including developers, owners and tenants.

There is No BIM Like Home

In this one-hour CPD webinar, Dan Rossiter, shows how he used BIM Level 2 to organise and manage his own house’s information, what he learned in the process and how he overcame the difficulties encountered in applying BIM to an existing asset.

Watermist Systems As An Alternative To Sprinklers

A video recording of Dr Louise Jackman presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Wellbeing in BREEAM

This webinar will provide a preview of BREEAM’s future strategy on health and wellbeing, including research themes and future trends, as well as providing an overview of the interconnections with US standard WELL.

What is BREEAM?

BREEAM is the world’s first and most widely used Environmental Assessment Methodology for the built environment and this 1 hour online course will introduce it in a systematic manner.

Why Do Design Fires Matter?

A video recording of Carl Sherwood presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2015.

Wireless Fire Detection – A Solution For Prisons?

A video recording of Steve Manchester presenting at the BRE Fire Conference in Watford in 2016.

Введение в BREEAM

BREEAM стимулирует проектировщиков, девелоперов и поставщиков строительных материлов на внедрение инновационных технологий и эффективное использование ресурсов. Здания, построенные в соответствии со стандартами BREEAM, привлекательны для рынка, а также формируют экологичную и здоровую среду. В курсе представлен обзор возможностей по применению стандартов BREEAM на протяжении всего жизненного цикла объектов недвижимости, ключевые аспекты экологии, которые оцениваются стандартами, а также их место в глобальном контексте. В курсе рассматриваются процесс и ключевые принципы сертификации BREEAM, которые обеспечивают ее надежность, непредвзятость и сопоставимость для увеличения ценности Вашего проекта.

Целевая аудитория

Модульный

• Преимущества экологического строительства
• Предмет сертификации стандартов BREEAM
• Распределение ролей в процессе сертификации
• Процесс оценки
• Принципы сертификации

Экзамены

Результаты обучения

• Понять преимущества применения стандарта BREEAM;
• Различать схемы сертификации BREEAM и предмет сертификации;
• Определить роль оценщика BREEAM и распределение ролей между другими участниками проекта;
• Понимать как оцениваются и рейтингуются проекты сертификации BREEAM