by Marina Young | Sep 21, 2026
BS 8544 and the ISO 15686 series are familiar tools for life cycle costing and durability. Teams use them on projects every week. Both are now being rewritten, and the changes are substantial. They are likely to influence good practice from 2027 onwards. If you are...
by Marina Young | Jul 31, 2026
Most life cycle costing in construction exists to satisfy a requirement. A BREEAM credit calls for it. A planning authority requests it. A funder makes it a condition. In each case, the requirement sets the scope, and the analysis follows. A bespoke life cycle costing...
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 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...
by Anthony Waterman | Jul 9, 2025
The much-anticipated BREEAM UK New Construction Version 7 (V7) has now been released, and it represents far more than a technical update. It signals a significant shift in how the construction industry must approach value, performance, and long-term resilience. For...
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...
