News archive for November, 2021
How to get Heat Pumps Right
Posted on November 29th 2021
Compared to traditional heating systems, heat pumps need a different way of thinking about design, construction and operation to make them work as well as possible. With heat pumps becoming increasingly popular, and practically a requirement for new builds in London, its important to ensure they are delivered well. On paper, the high efficiencies and therefore low carbon associated with …
Zero Business Rates for Low-carbon Heat Networks
Posted on November 29th 2021
The government’s October 2021 budget promises 100% relief of business rates for eligible low carbon heat networks and a commitment to support green investment and decarbonisation of non-domestic buildings. This is expected to provide approximately £750 million of support to businesses, to encourage investments to meet net zero targets in the next five years. Business rates are generally charged on …
Sourcing Sustainable Steel
Posted on November 29th 2021
Sourcing UK steel won’t improve the sustainability of your projects and steel with a high recycled content isn’t the best way to reduce embodied carbon. Wait a minute, that doesn’t sound right; sourcing locally reduces A5 transportation emissions whilst a high recycled content engages with the circular economy, reducing A1-A3 materials emissions. Right? The truth is that is an over-simplification …
Planning Success for Countryside Properties
Posted on November 29th 2021
We supported Countryside Properties in their joint venture with Bracknell Forest Council to achieve planning consent for the regeneration of the Coopers Hill site. To ensure affordability, we balanced out energy efficiency measures such as high levels of insulation and high efficiency systems with low running cost heating systems tailored to the scheme. We also worked on the sustainability strategy …