The Importance of Security Needs Assessments and SABRE in Construction

by Sam | Sep 5, 2025

Security is a fundamental part of modern building design and construction.Project teams must consider it from the earliest stages to protect occupants and assets, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure business continuity. Effective security goes far beyond...

BREEAM V7 Is Here. Let’s Make Sure You Actually Get the Credits

by Anthony Waterman | Jul 25, 2025

BREEAM UK New Construction Version 7 isn’t just another update. It’s a signal that sustainability compliance is tightening and that planning success, ESG funding and performance credibility now go hand in hand.For developers, architects and project managers, it means...

BREEAM UK New Construction V7 Launch

by Anthony Waterman | Jul 9, 2025

Navigating BREEAM V7: Our Approach to Whole Life Thinking BREEAM UK New Construction Version 7 introduces several updates that reflect current priorities in sustainable building. These include stronger emphasis on whole life carbon, durability, responsible procurement...

How One Inline Component Can Reduce Energy Demand and Improve BREEAM Performance

by Anthony Waterman | Jul 2, 2025

1. Introduction The Halcyan Water Conditioner is a passive, inline water-treatment unit that modifies mineral-ion behaviour to prevent limescale deposition. Unlike traditional softeners or magnetic systems, it requires no electricity, chemical dosing, or ongoing...

How Can A Construction Project Be Sustainable?

by Cliff Kitson | Jul 25, 2024

A construction project can achieve sustainability by integrating practices and strategies that adhere to the 7 principles of sustainability and the 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social. The following are key steps to ensuring a sustainable...

What Are Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)?

by Cliff Kitson | Jul 4, 2024

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized and verified document that provides transparent and comparable information about the environmental performance of a construction product or material throughout its life cycle. EPDs are based on Life Cycle...