Pre-Demolition Audits
Posted on June 18th 2024
Pre-redevelopment, and pre-demolition, reports help to reduce the environmental impact of material use in construction. They can be undertaken at all RIBA stages but will typically take place prior to where demolition activities are proposed. Our consultants will provide you with a thorough and objective report that maximises resource efficiency by weighing the impact of: Retaining existing structures; Retrofitting or …
Socio-economic evaluation
Posted on April 5th 2024
Social sustainability is a people centred approach that focuses on building spaces that respond to community needs and enhance wellbeing. Though there is not one agreed upon approach to measuring the economic impacts of social sustainability, there are a variety of assessments that aim to quantify the impact on the community through indicators such as employment generation, relative deprivation, access …
Corporate Sustainability & ESG Strategies
Posted on February 3rd 2023
When your major assets and impact on environment are buildings our extensive experience of the built environment will help you to determine an appropriate and achievable target. We can assist with: Developing, verifying and validating ESG strategies against scoped emissions; Providing strategies that help developments achieve corporate and investor requirements against scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; Technology …
Circular Economy Statements
Posted on November 10th 2020
A circular economy is one in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life. Recent GLA guidance has been released which requires all referable developments to submit a Circular Economy Statement with their planning …
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Posted on July 15th 2019
Occupant satisfaction is a key measure of the success of a development. We carry out post occupancy performance evaluation using tools such as the Building Use Studies (BUS) methodology for occupant satisfaction evaluation and BSRIA Soft Landings Framework. We are part of the BUS Partner Network, a select group of consultants qualified to undertake these surveys. We can also create …
Climate Change Adaption
Posted on September 27th 2018
We’re all aware of the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the UK’s climate – the hotter, drier summers, the warmer, wetter winters and the rise in extreme weather conditions like heavy rainfall and heatwaves. However, the challenges these climate changes pose for the buildings we live and work in are only just beginning to come to light. Overheating is …
Whole Life Cycle Carbon Assessments
Posted on September 3rd 2018
Whole Life Cycle Carbon Emissions (WLCCE) are those resulting from the construction and the use of a building over its entire life, through four stages described as life-cycle modules. In accordance with SI2 in the London Plan, proposed developments are required to undertake a WLCCE Assessment and demonstrate actions taken to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions i.e. both their operational and …
BREEAM In-Use
Posted on September 3rd 2018
The BREEAM In-Use standard is used for assessing the operational performance of non-domestic buildings and is designed to drive sustainable improvements by encouraging more efficient building management. Our experience has taught us that it also has a number of provable benefits to investors, owners, landlords and occupiers. These range from making it easier to hit Corporate Social Responsibility targets and …
BREEAM Infrastructure (CEEQUAL)
Posted on September 3rd 2018
BREEAM Infrastructure (formerly CEEQUAL) is a sustainability assessment and rating methodology initiated by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for the assessment of all types of civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping, and public realm projects and contracts. The use of these assessments demonstrates a commitment to sustainability best practice and enables a performance improvement. As experts in sustainable assessments we worked …
WELL Building Standard
Posted on August 21st 2018
The WELL Building Standard is a comprehensive building assessment tool focussing on the health and wellbeing of the people living and working in a space, which is a hugely positive goal. We believe it also represents a key way to increase a businesses return on investment. In office buildings, staff costs account for a large proportion of expenditure. However, many …