by Marina Young | Jun 19, 2026
The value of a Pre-Demolition Audit has never been about the document itself. It comes from the decisions that the audit allows project teams to make. When teams undertake the audit early, they can identify reuse opportunities, inform demolition strategy, support...
by Marina Young | Jun 12, 2026
Anthony Waterman is the Director of ADW Developments. With over 25 years in construction economics and sustainability, he leads one of the UK’s most respected specialist consultancies, advising on projects worth over £1 billion in construction value every year,...
by Marina Young | Jun 5, 2026
Every World Environment Day, attention turns to renewable energy, low-carbon materials, and emerging technology. These conversations matter. But from a construction economics perspective, some of the most significant environmental decisions on any project are made...
by Marina Young | May 29, 2026
Ask three people what Life Cycle Costing (LCC) means and you will often get three different answers. One may describe a high-level cost comparison completed at RIBA Stage 2 to inform structural or façade options. Another may refer to a detailed component-by-component...
by Marina Young | May 21, 2026
Most buildings still treat materials as a cost. BREEAM In Use asks a different question: what if those materials still hold long-term value? Within BREEAM In Use, Rsc 01 and Rsc 03 encourage asset owners to think differently about existing buildings. Not simply as...
