Welcome BRE is the UK's leading centre of expertise on construction and fire protection strategy. The company currently employs approximately 650 staff, many of whom are international experts in their fields. Backed by more than 80-years of experience, the business provides a wide range of research, information and consultancy services to customers worldwide. BRE is owned by the Foundation for the Built Environment, a non-profit distributing organisation with a mission to champion excellence and innovation in the built environment.

In the PPP/PFI Unit, we exploit this extensive experience and skills base to assist clients in the development and procurement of Public Private Partnership projects.

Our aim is to provide fully integrated, value added consultancy services that are unrivalled in our industry.
Our consultants have experience of working throughout the Public Estate, including the Education, Health, Local and Central Government, Courts and Housing sectors.

We have detailed knowledge of the various procurement structures employed by the sectors i.e. LIFT, PRIME, Procure 21, etc.

Our team is pleased to have been associated with a number of high-profile appointments (total value £1.36bn) and case studies describing the various commissions are linked to the summary of services set out below.

Summary of Services

Use the Drop-Down menus below to browse some example Case Studies.