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...

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard 2025: Complete Guide – Part 3

by Sam | Aug 13, 2025

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. If you missed our earlier features, you can catch up on Part 1 and Part 2. In this final instalment, Part 3, we will discuss real-world examples and key benchmarks, timelines,...

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard 2025: Complete Guide – Part 2

by Sam | Aug 11, 2025

As promised last week, we continue our focus on the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS) 2025. In today’s article, we first break down the types of emissions it covers, the life cycle reporting requirements, current performance limits, and the key design and...

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard 2025: Complete Guide – Part 1

by Anthony Waterman | Aug 6, 2025

Are you a building owner, developer, or sustainability professional navigating the path to net zero? This post breaks down the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS) into clear, actionable insights to help you understand its impact and prepare for compliance....

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...