Policy and Regulatory Drivers for Whole Life Carbon in the UK Built Environment
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 places the built environment under growing pressure to cut carbon. Historically, policy has focused on operational emissions from heating, cooling, and lighting buildings. But as buildings...
The Importance of Security Needs Assessments and SABRE in Construction
Security is a fundamental part of modern building design and construction. From protecting occupants and assets to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring business continuity, it must be considered from the earliest stages of a project. Effective security goes...
Unlocking Building Performance with Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)
In building design and construction, success is measured not just by completing a project. But also by how well it performs once occupied. The real test begins when people move in and use the space. Consequently, Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) becomes invaluable....