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Get a wealth of expertise with the BRE Expert CollectionsThe BRE Expert Collections provide pdf compilations of BRE Digests, Good Building Guides, Good Repair Guides and Information Papers on specifi c built environment topics. Each compilation gives guidance and advice from industry experts at BRE and off ers exceptional value for construction professionals.

1 Concrete in constructionConcrete materials, applications and performanceAP 299

2 Timber in constructionTimber materials, applications and performanceAP 300

3 Climate resilienceManaging climate risks in the built environmentAP 301

4 Resource effi ciency, site operation and handover Construction site operation and managementAP 302

5 Air quality, radon and airtightnessDesign and construction of new and existing buildingsAP 303

6 Daylight and shadingDesigning for daylight and sunlight, and shading of buildingsAP 304

Further BRE Expert Collections will follow on fi re and security, condensation and dampness, sustainability, energy and more . . .

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Air quality, radon and airtightnessA collection of BRE expert guidance on the design and construction of new and existing buildings



Climate resilienceA collection of BRE expert guidance on managing climate risks in the built environment


Concrete in constructionA collection of BRE expert guidance on concrete materials, applications and performance




Daylight and shadingA collection of BRE expert guidance on designing for daylight and sunlight, and shading of buildings


Resource efficiency, site operation and handoverA collection of BRE expert guidance on construction site operation and management




Timber in constructionA collection of BRE expert guidance on timber materials, applications and performance

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Concrete in constructionA collection of BRE expert guidance on concrete materials, applications and performance


Applications and constituents

Concretes with high ggbs contents for use in hard/firm secant piling IP 17/05

Marine aggregates in concrete DG 507

Self-compacting concrete IP 3/04

Silica fume in concrete IP 5/09

Low carbon concrete solutions

Alkali-activated binder concretes in construction: an introduction to their benefits IP 4/11and properties and barriers to use

Alkaline ash binders: reduced environmental impacts for precast concrete products IP 9/10

Applications, performance characteristics and environmental benefits of DG 530alkali-activated binder concretes

Cements with lower environmental impact IP 7/08

Durability of alkali-activated binder concretes: early age performance data IP 5/13

Performance and management of built assets and structures

Alkali-silica reaction in concrete: Part 1 – Background to the guidance notes DG 330-1

Part 2 – Detailed guidance for new construction DG 330-2

Part 3 – Worked examples DG 330-3

Part 4 – Simplified guidance for new construction using normal reactivity aggregates DG 330-4

Assessing the fire performance of existing reinforced concrete flooring systems IP 9/12

Asset management and service life of concrete structures and components: IP 26/12potential benefits of emerging data capture and management technology

Carbonation of concrete and its effect on durability DG 405

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Timber in constructionA collection of BRE expert guidance on timber materials, applications and performance

Timber in construction

Assessment of timber structures DG 517

External timber structures: preservative treatment and durability DG 503

Innovation in timber supply at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games IP 17/12

Specifying structural timber DG 416

Timber bridges DG 481

Timber cladding DG 521

Timber frame buildings: a guide to the construction process DG 496

Timber frame construction: an introduction GG 60

Using UK-grown Douglas fir and larch timber for external cladding DG 494

Using UK-grown Sitka spruce for exterior cladding DG 500

Timber performance and protection

Durability of timber in ground contact IP 14/01

Identifying damage by wood-boring insects DG 307

Incising UK-grown Sitka spruce IP 13/05

Modified wood: an introduction to products in UK construction DG 504

Preservative-treated timber: ensuring conformity with European Standards IP 6/99

Service life prediction of timber cladding: developments in standards and specifications IP 16/12

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Termites and UK buildings:Part 1 – Biology, detection and diagnosis DG 443-1

Part 2 – Control and management of subterranean termites DG 443-2

ThermoWood® cladding: a technical summary IP 10/14

Wet rots: recognition and control DG 345

Wood rot: assessing and treating decay GR 12

Wood-boring insect attack:Part 1 – Identifying and assessing damage GR 13-1

Part 2 – Treating damage GR 13-2

Wood technology

Advances in timber grading DG 445

British grown Douglas fir: growth rate and density relating to visual grading IP 3/14 and strength class attribution

Bio-resins in construction: a review of current and future developments IP 4/12

Drying distortion of timber: guidance on selection, conditioning and handling DG 514

Green gluing of timber: a feasibility study IP 10/05

Guide to machine strength grading of timber DG 476

Hardwoods for joinery and construction:Part 1 – Technical assessment methods DG 431-1

Part 2 – Test results and recommendations DG 431-2

Part 3 – Test results and recommendations DG 431-3

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Timber grading and scanning DG 492

Wood-based panels: Part 1 – Oriented strand board (OSB) DG 477-1

Part 2 – Particleboard (chipboard) DG 477-2

Part 3 – Cement-bonded particleboard DG 477-3

Part 4 – Plywood DG 477-4

Part 5 – Medium density fibreboard (MDF) DG 477-5

Part 6 – Hardboard, medium board and softboard DG 477-6

Part 7 – Selection DG 477-7

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Climate resilienceA collection of BRE expert guidance on managing climate risks in the built environment

Climate

Climate and site development: Part 1 – General climate of the UK DG 350-1

Part 2 – Influence of microclimate DG 350-2

Part 3 – Improving microclimate through design DG 350-3

Climate change: impact on building design and construction GG 63

Cool roofs and their application in the UK IP 13/10

Designing roofs for climate change: modifications to good practice guidance DG 499

Designing urban streets to minimise heat island effects: understanding wind-driven IP 19/10convective heat transfer from the surfaces of inner-city buildings and streets

New materials in hot climates DG 382

Repairing frost damage: Part 1 – Roofing GR 20-1

Part 2 – Walls GR 20-2

Wind

How to avoid damage and injuries during wind storms XL5

Slate and tile roofs: avoiding damage from aircraft wake vortices DG 467

Static and dynamic wind loads on building-mounted microwind turbines IP 14/12

The assessment of wind loads: Part 7 – Wind speeds for serviceability and fatigue assessments DG 346-7

Part 8 – Internal pressures DG 346-8

Wind loads on roof-mounted photovoltaic and solar thermal systems DG 489

Wind loads on unclad structures SD 5

Wind microclimate around buildings DG 520

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Flooding

Applying flood resilience technologies GG 84

Flood-resilient building:Part 1 – Legislation, planning, flood-risk assessment and performance of buildings DG 523-1

Part 2 – Building in flood-risk areas and designing flood-resilient buildings DG 523-2


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Resource efficiency, site operation and handoverA collection of BRE expert guidance on construction site operation and management


Resource efficiency

Better building: integrating the supply chain – a guide for clients and their consultants DG 450

Composting in the construction industry IP 3/05

Construction site packaging wastes: a market position report IP 8/02

Non-ferrous metal wastes as aggregates in highway construction IP 8/06

Offsite construction: an introduction GG 56

Reclamation and recycling of building materials: industry position report IP 7/00

Recycling fibre reinforced polymers in the construction industry IP 4/04

Responsible sourcing of materials in construction IP 3/13

Using small volume wastes in construction IP 9/05

Site operation

Cleaning buildings: legislation and good practice DG 448

Construction site communication:Part 1 – General GG 54-1

Part 2 – Masonry GG 54-2

Construction logistics: an introduction DG 459

Controlling particles, vapour and noise pollution from construction sites:Part 1 – Pre-project planning and effective management PCG 1

Part 2 – Site preparation, demolition, earthworks and landscaping PCG 2

Part 3 – Haulage routes, vehicles and plant PCG 3

Part 4 – Materials handling, storage, stockpiles, spillage and disposal PCG 4

Part 5 – Fabrication processes and internal and external finishes PCG 5

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Whole building commissioning: Part 1 – A guide for clients IP 8/04-1

Part 2 – A guide for designers IP 8/04-2

Part 3 – A guide for specifiers IP 8/04-3

Part 4 – A guide for facilities managers IP 8/04-4

Working with local businesses and residents GG 71

Handover

HOBO protocol: handover of office building operations DG 474


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Air quality, radon and airtightnessA collection of BRE expert guidance on the design and construction of new and existing buildings

Air quality

Background ventilators for dwellings IP 2/03

Carbon monoxide detectors GG 30

Controlling particles, vapour and noise pollution from construction sites: Part 1 – Pre-project planning and effective management PCG 1

Part 2 – Site preparation, demolition, earthworks and landscaping PCG 2

Part 3 – Haulage routes, vehicles and plant PCG 3

Part 4 – Materials handling, storage, stockpiles, spillage and disposal PCG 4

Part 5 – Fabrication processes and internal and external finishes PCG 5

Humidistat-controlled extract fans: performance in dwellings IP 5/99

Maintaining good air quality in your home IP 9/04

VOC emissions from building products: Part 1 – Sources, testing and emission data DG 464-1

Part 2 – Control, evaluation and labelling schemes DG 464-2

Radon

Buildings and radon GG 25

Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories GG 73with solid concrete ground floors

Radon protection for new dwellings GG 74

Radon protection for new large buildings GG 75

Radon solutions in homes: Part 1 – Improving underfloor ventilation GR 37-1

Part 2 – Positive house ventilation GR 37-2

Part 3 – Radon sump systems GR 37-3

Radon solutions in older homes GR 38

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Airtightness

Achieving airtightness:Part 1 – General principles GG 67-1

Part 2 – Practical guidance on techniques: floors, walls and roofs GG 67-2

Part 3 – Practical guidance on techniques: windows and doors, GG 67-3 sealing methods and materials

Airtightness of ceilings: energy loss and condensation risk IP 4/06

Continuous mechanical ventilation in dwellings: design, installation and operation DG 398

Improving ventilation in housing GR 21

Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: IP 9/14a new methology

Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings DG 399

Positive input ventilation in dwellings IP 12/00

Ventilation and indoor air quality in schools IP 6/05

Ventilation rate measurement: new tracer gases and techniques IP 13/11 for healthy indoor environments

Ventilators: ventilation and acoustic effectiveness IP 4/99


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Daylight and shadingA collection of BRE expert guidance on designing for daylight and sunlight, and shading of buildings

Average daylight factor: a simple basis for daylight design IP 15/88

Control of solar shading IP 12/02

Daylight in atrium buildings IP 3/98

Daylighting design for display screen equipment IP 10/95

Developments in innovative daylighting IP 9/00

Estimating daylight in buildings:Part 1 DG 309

Estimating daylight in buildings:Part 2 DG 310

Measuring daylight IP 23/93

Retrofitting solar shading IP 11/02

Site layout planning for daylight IP 23/12

Site layout planning for sunlight and solar gain IP 22/12

Solar dazzle reflected from sloping glazed facades IP 3/87

Solar energy in urban areas IP 5/01


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The BRE Expert Collections provide compilations of BRE Digests, Good Building Guides, Good Repair Guides and Information Papers on specific built environment topics. Each collection gives guidance and advice from industry experts at BRE and offers exceptional value for construction professionals.

1 Concrete in construction A collection of BRE expert guidance on concrete materials, applications and performance

2 Timber in construction A collection of BRE expert guidance on timber materials, applications and performance

3 Climate resilience A collection of BRE expert guidance on managing climate risks in the built environment

4 Resource efficiency, site operation and handover A collection of BRE expert guidance on construction site operation and management

5 Air quality, radon and airtightness A collection of BRE expert guidance on the design and construction of new and existing buildings

6 Daylight and shading A collection of BRE expert guidance on designing for daylight and sunlight, and shading of buildings

More BRE Expert Collections coming soon:

• Condensation and dampness• Energy• Fire and security• Sustainability and green issues


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