Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability Consulting UK
Experience in the UK & Globally
Our annual service portfolio exceeds £1bn in construction value.
BREEAM, LEED, GRIHA and other environmental rating systems
Providing solutions to achieve excellent ratings
Life-cycle thinking
To help you realise long-term value, sustainability, and resource efficiency
Inspiring better choices
We help clients deliver projects that are economically viable and sustainable by assessing options for design, specification, and lifetime operation that provide both a positive return on investment and are good for the environment.
Meet the Team
Anthony Waterman is an expert in construction economics and resource efficiency with over 18 years professional experience. He sits on ISO TC59, a working group responsible for the development of high-profile international standards developed to assess performance of buildings and other constructed assets.
Why Choose ADW Developments
With over 18 years of experience in construction economics and sustainability consulting, ADW Developments is uniquely positioned to help you make informed decisions about your built environment projects in the UK.
Our founder, Anthony Waterman, sits on ISO TC59, the international working group responsible for developing standards that assess building performance. He leads a team of expert consultants who provide practical LCA and sustainability solutions to meet planning authority requirements and client aspirations.
We ensure your projects achieve both environmental sustainability and economic viability through evidence-based assessment and strategic guidance.
Our Core Services:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Comprehensive environmental impact analysis throughout building lifecycle
- Life Cycle Costing (LCC): Financial analysis across entire building lifespan
- Whole Life Carbon Assessment: Carbon footprint evaluation and reduction strategies
- Circular Economy Statements: Resource efficiency and waste reduction planning
- Pre-demolition Audits: Material recovery and waste minimisation strategies
- Security Needs Assessments: Risk identification and mitigation planning
Recognised Expertise
ISO TC59 involvement and 18+ years experience
Proven Track Record
Each year, we work on projects exceeding £1bn+ construction value
UK Focus
Deep understanding of local planning requirements
Practical Solutions
Evidence-based recommendations that work in practice.
Client-Focused
High quality professional services and ongoing support.
Knowledge Share
Technical Information Paper: Embodied Carbon in Enterprise Data Centre IT Equipment
1. Introduction Enterprise data centres are a critical component of digital infrastructure, yet they carry a substantial embodied carbon footprint. This paper evaluates the embodied carbon of IT equipment in data centres, focusing on Lifecycle Stages A1–A5 (raw...
Home Quality Mark to Become BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential – What You Need to Know
In a significant update for the UK residential construction sector, the Home Quality Mark (HQM) will transition to BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential from April 2025. This change is part of the Building Research Establishment (BRE)'s commitment to enhancing...
What Are Material Passports?
One of the most important resources we have in any battle is information. Our battle against climate change is no different. Our knowledge of the materials or products we use is vital in understanding how best to use these resources, and even how they can be reused....
Case Studies
Learn how we have helped clients choose efficient design specifications across the whole of the built environment sector. Our Case Studies are reflective accounts of key challenges we have come across and our best-practice solutions to address them.
Testimonials
“It has been great working with you so far and to have a contact who is really knowledgeable about LCAs and BREEAM. I look forward to continuing this.”
“ADW have proven to be an extremely useful addition to the project team, offering an excellent service which met the specific requirements of BREEAM.”
Accreditations & Certifications
Our Health and Safety (H&S) management system has undergone rigorous assessment and accreditation by the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). This accreditation demonstrates commitment to Health and Safety, individual responsibilities, and Staff Training, whilst ensuring a positive safety culture across our organization and clients.