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Courtney, R (1997) Building Research Establishment: past, present and future. Building Research & Information, 25(05), 285–91.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: organizational change; privatization; public policy; R&D; research infrastructure; research organization; UK
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=099tv3mt5t2bqx9h
  • Abstract:
    BRE's changing roles over time, the developments leading to its private status and BRE's future plans. The history of the changing status and research remits of the Building Research Establishment over 76 years is described as a dynamic response to changing government policies, industry needs and funding arrangements. The recent government decision to change BRE's status to a private sector body is briefly described. The move into the private sector and the creation of the Foundation for the Built Environment has created the opportunity to modify the existing organizational structure of BRE and identify emerging research, products, services and consultancy functions for the future