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Why Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Matters More Than Ever

Why Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Matters More Than Ever

Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE, discussed here) has moved from being an optional extra to an essential part of responsible building delivery. It is the evidence-based link between design ambition and operational reality. While many teams now recognise what POE is,...
Understanding Whole Life Carbon: Building a Sustainable Future

Understanding Whole Life Carbon: Building a Sustainable Future

Whole Life Carbon (WLC) is central to tackling climate change within the built environment. As we’ve explored in previous , it accounts for all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a building or infrastructure project, ranging from the extraction of raw...
The Power of Pre-Demolition Audits for a Circular Economy

The Power of Pre-Demolition Audits for a Circular Economy

As established in all of our previous articles, the construction and demolition sector generates vast amounts of waste, with valuable materials often lost to landfill. As the shift towards a circular economy accelerates, Pre-Demolition Audits (PDAs) are emerging as a...
How to Design Buildings That Keep Materials in Play

How to Design Buildings That Keep Materials in Play

Most buildings end up being demolished, stripped, and replaced. Forward-thinking designers are challenging this approach, asking: What if every building could serve as a materials bank? The future of construction lies in keeping materials in use for longer and...