News archive for August, 2024
The Launch of BREEAM V7
Posted on August 30th 2024
BREEAM New Construction Version 7 has just been pre-released for consultation. It has been updated to mirror the latest science in order to remain closely aligned with industry objectives and further reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. The latest version of the world-renowned sustainability assessment for the built environment will be launched officially towards the end of the year. We …
4 Months Left For Large Plant To Comply With MCPD
Posted on August 30th 2024
Only four months left for existing sites, with combustion plant rated between 5MW and 50MW, to achieve compliance with their Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) permits. Based on MCPD transitional rules, these sites should have secured a permit by 1st January 2024 and now have until 1st January 2025 to comply with their permits. Compliance could include: Installation of abatement …
Mitcham Gasworks – Planning Success
Posted on August 30th 2024
St William’s Mitcham Gasworks development has been granted planning consent. The site will provide 579 homes in the London Borough of Merton and benefits from a comprehensive sustainability strategy which was discussed with both LB Merton and the GLA prior to submission. Our work addressed several key themes: Low carbon and future-proofed heat network – with no feasible sources of …
RICS v2 – What do you need to know?
Posted on August 30th 2024
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released the second version of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (WLCA) and it has been in effect since 01 July 2024. Overall, RICS v2 aims to provide a more robust, detailed, and internationally aligned framework for whole life carbon assessments, helping the industry move towards more sustainable and carbon-neutral …
Hodkinson is 25 this week!
Posted on August 16th 2024
This week marks our 25th anniversary of providing advice so we can all make a difference across the built environment. We would like to thank you all for your continued support and trust over the years to work on interesting and challenging projects. We look forward to the next 25 years of continuing to help the industry by providing practical …
ESCOs Take The Heat Away From Landlords, But Not Entirely
Posted on August 1st 2024
ESCO models for heat network management help landlords ensure the responsibility for heat supply is passed on to specialists, but landlords should ensure ESCO contracts are managed on their side to ensure their residents receive a fair service and their assets are protected. Much of the legal and commercial risk for supplying heat to residents can be passed on to …