IHS BRE Press Datasheets for Technical Journals
Technical journals are periodicals with target audiences in the technical, science, and industrial fields. This includes both trade and scholarly journals.
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| Product Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sustainability at BRE -- IP8/12 | Are you an environmental or sustainability manager? This Information Paper explains BRE's innovative approach to address sustainability within the organisation and covers the key factors necessary to make internal sustainability... |
| Energy efficient refurbishment of community centres -- IP13/14 | Author: Caroline Weeks and Andrew Sutton Publication Date: Nov 2014 Find out the lessons learned from the refurbishment of several community centres funded by Cornwall Council. Community groups looking to... |
| Findings from the Penwithick Green Deal pilot project in Cornwall -- IP7/14 | Author: Caroline Weeks Publication Date: Jun 2014 The Green Deal has been put in place to offer a financial mechanism to energy efficiency improvements to dwellings. This Information Paper presents... |
| Penrhiwceiber Eco Terrace -- IP5/14 | Author: Colin King Publication Date: Aug 2014 Understand the arguments against demolishing the UK's existing housing stock in favour of building new homes in order to meet the 2050 80%... |
| British-grown Douglas fir -- IP3/14 | Author: Ed Suttie Publication Date: Apr 2014 Read about BRE research of visual methods to assess the strength of Douglas fir. This Information Paper suggests that the alternative assessment method... |
| ThermoWood® cladding -- IP10/14 | Author: Ed Suttie Publication Date: Jul 2014 A short review of the modified wood product, ThermoWood®, focussing on its use as exterior cladding and giving the results of long-term field... |
| Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings -- IP9/14 | Author: Hong Cheng, Vina Kukadia and David Hall Publication Date: Jun 2014 A new methodology to identify the areas of a building where pollutant ingress is most likely to occur... |
| Managing fire risk in commercial buildings -- IP11/14 | Author: Jeremy Fraser-Mitchell and Tom Taylor Publication Date: Sep 2014 Gain an overview of how to carry out fire risk assessments in commercial buildings to ensure safety from fire and... |
| Reducing the embodied impacts of shopfitting equipment -- IP4/15 | Author: Jon Mussett and Adam Robinson Publication Date: Feb 15 See the results of the latest collaborative study from BRE and NAS setting out some key considerations for cost-effective impact... |
| Natural fibre reinforced polymers (NFRPs) in the construction industry -- IP14/14 | Author: Julie Bregulla Publication Date: Nov 2014 Fibre reinforced polymers are being increasingly used in the construction industry. This IP discusses their specific benefits and the factors that are influential... |
| Delivering sustainable low energy housing with softwood timber frame -- IP3/15 | Author: Mark Waghorn, and Ed Suttie and Andrew Sutton, BRE Publication Date: Jan 15 Did you know that timber is a renewable resource and has the potential to provide much... |
| Installation of photovoltaic panels on existing flat roofs – some lessons learned -- IP8/14 | Author: Roger Sadgrove and Steve Pester Publication Date: Jul 2014 Find out about the issues involved in the installation of PV systems on a traditional asphalt flat roof of an... |
| People-friendly lighting controls -- IP4/14 | Author: Stephanie King, Paul Littlefair, Gareth Howlett, Feride Sener and Cosmin Ticleanu Publication Date: May 2014 Learn about how to design lighting controls system interfaces that are easy to use... |
| Delivering waste efficiency in commercial buildings -- IP12/14 | Author: Stuart Blofeld Publication Date: Nov 14 Learn how to implement an integrated waste management strategy through improved facilities management. Understand the causes of waste and actions that can be... |
| Delivering water efficiency in commercial buildings -- IP6/14 | Author: Tom Taylor Publication Date: Jun 2014 Gain an overview of the basic processes and techniques that can be used to deliver water efficiency savings through improved facilities management. This... |
| Responsible sourcing of materials in construction -- IP3/13 | Concise straightforward guidance on how to go about the responsible sourcing of construction products. It gives an update of a fast-moving area for anyone who owns or is accountable for... |
| Critical materials and material security for the construction industry and its supply chain -- IP14/13 | Could the supply of scarce rare earth metals such as cement, aggregates and copper for use in construction become restricted and disrupted in the near future? This Information Paper summarises... |
| The importance of energy quality in matching supply and demand -- IP5/12 | Did you know that energy has a quality aspect and the energy quality used for heating often far exceeds that necessary? This Information Paper examines the necessity of providing the... |
| Lessons from AIMC4 for cost-effective, fabric-first, low-energy housing -- IP9/13 set | Explore the lessons learned from the AIMC4 experience of volume production of low-energy homes without the use renewable energy. This 4-part set of BRE Information Papers discusses the supply chain,... |
| Understanding the choices for building controls -- IP1/14 | Find out how innovative building control systems can save energy in buildings, increase occupant comfort and gain competitive advantage. This Information Paper summarises what building management systems can be used... |
| Wireless communication systems in dwellings -- IP11/13 | Find out how wireless communication systems can be applied in dwellings. Get information on how building materials and contents can limit the operability and performance of wireless systems in dwellings. |
| Delivering energy efficiency in commercial buildings -- IP15/13 | Gain an overview of the basic processes and techniques that can be used to identify building energy uses and determine overall building energy performance. This Information Paper provides guidance on... |
| Assessing the fire performance of existing reinforced concrete flooring systems -- IP9/12 | Get advice on assessing the fire performance of existing reinforced concrete flooring systems using tabulated values from national standards and Eurocodes. This Information Paper also draws on experience of existing... |
| Measuring the wellbeing benefits of interior materials -- IP20/12 | Get an introduction to the subject of wellbeing in buildings with this Information Paper, which presents the findings of a BRE Trust project, 'Measuring the wellbeing benefits of interior material... |
| Site layout planning for daylight -- IP23/12 | Get an overview of BRE's revised guidance on site layout planning to achieve good daylighting with this Information Paper, which deals with daylight in new developments and in existing buildings... |
| Site layout planning for sunlight and solar gain -- IP22/12 | Get an overview of BRE's revised guidance on site layout planning to achieve good sunlighting with this Information Paper, which deals with sunlight in new developments and in existing buildings... |
| An introduction to structural dynamic comfort criteria -- IP21/12 | Get an overview of the current UK dynamic comfort criteria used to assess the acceptability of buildings, structures and components. This Information Paper introduces a subject that is widely regarded... |
| Planning of domestic air source heat pumps to mitigate noise impacts -- IP17/13 | Get an overview of the planning requirements relating to air source heat pumps in the UK. This Information Paper provides a tool for the assessment of noise in accordance with... |
| Building with confidence using renewable materials -- IP13/13 | Get an overview of the renewable building materials industry: its drivers and barriers for these materials, the range of applications and aspects to consider in specifying these materials. Author: Kiruthiga... |
| Visual alarm devices for fire -- IP1/13 | Get guidance on how visual alarm devices (VADs) can be optimised and specified for use in the service environment. This Information Paper interprets (with a view to clarifying) the BS... |
| Advanced thermal insulation technologies in the built environment -- IP4/13 | Get important background information on advanced insulation technologies with a view to deciding whether these products have a role to play in the design and construction of new buildings or... |
| Passive and reactive fire protection to structural steel -- IP6/12 | Get up-to-date information on passive and reactive fire protection to structural steelwork. This Information Paper provides information on the options available to the designer, ranging from the use of unprotected... |
| Funding renewable energy projects -- IP18/12 | Learn about funding options for renewable energy with this introduction to the Feed-In Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive schemes. This Information Paper outlines the capital financing options and features case... |
| Potential for reducing carbon emissions from commercial and public-sector buildings -- IP3/12 | Learn about how energy use in non-domestic buildings contributes to UK carbon emissions, and the savings achievable in the commercial and public-sector building stock. This Information Paper looks at scenarios... |
| Sustainability strategies for healthcare estates -- IP24/12 | Learn about how the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has implemented sustainability strategies in its healthcare premises. This Information Paper is structured around the key themes of waste,... |
| Asset management and service life of concrete structures and components -- IP26/12 | Learn about the asset management of concrete components and structures using data from sensor and wireless communication technology. This Information Paper describes the emerging technology and its potential uses. Author:... |
| Building-integrated photovoltaic systems -- IP11/12 | Learn about the challenges and opportunities that manufacturers and specifiers face in using BIPV rather than bolt-on BAPV systems. Information on BIPV products currently available and some of their typical... |
| Biodiversity offsetting for developments -- IP10/12 | Learn about the emerging mechanisms for biodiversity offsetting in the UK. This Information Paper looks at the benefits, barriers and risks, and explores way in which biodiversity offsetting can be... |
| Energy surveys and audits -- IP7/13 | Learn about the important issues that need to be considered when specifying energy surveys and audits. This publication follows the structure of BS EN 16247-1 and reviews its content. It... |
| Sustainable refurbishment of the BRE Victorian Terrace: 3-Part set -- IP12/11 set | Learn about the latest processes and materials for refurbishing existing buildings with this case study of BRE's Victorian Terrace at their Watford site. This 3-part set covers the design philosophy,... |
| Smoke detection in high ceiling spaces -- IP15/12 set | Learn about the main factors influencing smoke detection in high ceiling spaces with this 2-part set of Information Papers. It reports on a programme of research conducted by BRE Trust... |
| Prioritising maintenance and investment in school buildings -- IP10/13 | Learn about the major issues and considerations for assessing the condition of school buildings and identifying a range of factors to be considered when planning for capital investment in schools. |
| Smart meters and smart energy networks for dwellings -- IP2/12 | Learn about the opportunities and challenges in the rapidly developing field of smart meters. Author: M Perry Publish Date: 1/4/2012 ISBN: 978-1-84806-239-9 Abstract: Great Britain is making a strong commitment... |
| Sustainable information technology -- IP19/12 | Learn about the overall concepts that can make information technology more sustainable ('green IT'). This Information Paper serves as a basic introduction, reviews current literature and initiatives, and lists key... |
| Bio-resins in construction -- IP4/12 | Learn about the potential for bio-resins to replace synthetic adhesives while maintaining high durability and ease of bonding. This Information Paper analyses the opportunities, challenges and current use of bio-resins... |
| Durability of alkali-activated binder concretes -- IP5/13 | Learn about the potential of alkali-activated (AA) binder concretes. This Information Paper presents some initial results of a programme of long-term durability tests to assess the strength development and durability... |
| LCA and REACH -- IP7/12 | Learn about the requirements of REACH and LCA and how these products relate to each other as processes for assessing the environmental impacts of products. Author: M Crookes, K Livesey... |
| Greener homes for Redbridge -- IP16/13 | Learn about the savings, costs and cost-benefits for each dwelling involved in a programme of sustainable refurbishment. This Information Paper highlights the lessons learned for undertaking large-scale sustainable refurbishment. It... |
| Selecting electronic security systems -- IP1/12 | Learn about the selection and procurement of electronic security systems with this concise introduction. Author: J Westlake Publish Date: 1/4/2012 ISBN: 978-1-84806-241-2 Abstract: This Information Paper provides an introduction to... |
| Smart Growth -- IP12/12 | Learn about the Smart Growth framework for achieving sustainable development. This Information Paper draws upon existing examples that have embedded 'smart' principles into their development regimes and suggests mechanisms to... |
| Making use of carbon emissions in the built environment -- IP25/12 | Learn how CO2 can be captured and converted into commercially useful products. This Information Paper gives a brief overview of how carbon capture and use (CCU) technologies can be used... |
| The Construction Products Regulation and CE marking -- IP13/12 | Learn how to comply with the latest regulations under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and European Conformity (CE) marking with this Information Paper. The CPR will become compulsory in the... |
| Surface water run-off in the Code for Sustainable Homes -- IP6/13 | The 2007 floods affected 55,000 homes in England. The Government has implemented policy changes relating to sustainable drainage requirements which are now mandatory. Find out what the mandatory surface water... |
| Service life prediction of timber cladding -- IP16/12 | The increased use of wood in UK construction as an environmentally friendly and renewable material depends on the provision of information on its durability and service life. This Information Paper... |
| New requirements for fire detection and alarm network systems -- IP12/13 | This BRE Information Paper will enable specifiers and fire detection and alarm systems designers to choose the most appropriate hard-wired network systems for installation in buildings and still maintain compliance... |
| Operating BEMS -- IP2/14 | This Information Paper provides practical guidance for building users, facilities companies and engineering services providers on how to operate building energy management systems effectively and thereby realise potential energy savings. |
| Designing for future climate change -- IP2/13 | This Information Paper shares the knowledge gained from devising a commercially viable, climate change adaptation strategy for a high-density office building. It will help building designers and commercial tenants to... |
| Static and dynamic wind loads on building-mounted microwind turbines -- IP14/12 | This Information Paper will help manufacturers and installers to better understand the guidance given in NHBC Foundation guide NF30 to determine wind loads on microwind turbines attached to residential buildings. |
| Innovation in timber supply at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games -- IP17/12 | Understand how the Olympic Delivery Authority achieved its objective to use only timber from known legal and sustainable sources in the construction of the Olympic Park and Olympic and Paralympic... |