Unlocking Building Performance with Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

by Sam | Sep 3, 2025

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....

What is a +A2 EPD? Understanding the New Standard for Environmental Product Declarations

by Sam | Aug 29, 2025

If you’re involved in sustainability-led construction, procurement, or life cycle assessment (LCA), understanding the transition to +A2 EPDs is critical. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming the common language for assessing the environmental...

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...

Technical Information Paper: Embodied Carbon in Enterprise Data Centre IT Equipment

by Anthony Waterman | Mar 1, 2025

1. Introduction Enterprise data centres are a critical component of digital infrastructure, yet they carry a substantial embodied carbon footprint. This paper evaluates the embodied carbon of IT equipment in data centres, focusing on Lifecycle Stages A1–A5 (raw...