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Principal ESG Consultant Robert Winch recently joined UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) conference on Embodied Ecological Impacts. The event showcased the rapidly scaling interest from the built environment sector to minimise the ecological impact well beyond the redline boundary of a site and across value chains. Our expert ESG team see the #builtenvironment as one of the most influential industries for creating positive #social and #environmental impact. They can help you navigate the complex landscape, prioritise efforts, and provide pragmatic advice through effective strategies, robust management practices, and strong accountability frameworks. Learn more here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYK5WjjM Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group | Cosentini Associates | Glumac | NDY | Hoare Lea

Congratulations to Principal Engineer Shaun Ellis, who has recently achieved MIMechE CEng.👏 Alongside working on his own professional development, Shaun has been busy developing the IPD Scheme pathway for the Security group, to better support those in their early careers. Earlier this year, this pathway was accredited by the IET, making Hoare Lea the first in the industry to have this recognised support route. Shaun is now working with the professional body, the ‘Register of Security Engineers and Specialists’ (RSES) to help them develop the industry standard competencies! Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group | Cosentini Associates | Glumac | NDY | Hoare Lea

What is the carbon impact of your professional advice and recommendations? Our Head of Sustainability Ashley Bateson shares his views on the latest report on the role of professional service providers in realizing a net-zero future.

📢 Are you studying or recently graduated? Looking to shape your future in the built environment? Visit our Hoare Lea stand at the upcoming careers fair: 👇 ✳ University of Plymouth - STEM Placement & Graduate Fair. 06.11.24. On Campus, 11:00 - 14.30. Our friendly team will be there to chat, answer your questions, and explore how you can be part of our innovative journey. See you there! Click here to find out more about our graduate careers at Hoare Lea: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e78PMVqK Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group | Cosentini Associates | Glumac | NDY | Hoare Lea #CareersFair #Graduates #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability #ShapeYourFuture #STEM #Engineering

Our Director of Strategic Growth Andrew Warrack, shares thoughts on yesterday’s Budget: Whilst avoiding straying into the political, I would say that Rachel Reeves first Budget as Chancellor sets a promising tone for growth and investment, something that we welcome. It feels like some time since a government has made credible funding available for capital investment in the country’s built environment and infrastructure but scrutiny reveals challenges that could limit the sector’s ability to capitalise on it. Several aspects stand out that deserve immediate attention. The government’s £5 billion commitment to housing is a substantial boost for the sector: however can this funding be effectively translated into actual homes? Bottlenecks like supply chain constraints, land availability and regulatory hurdles could limit the speed at which this funding turns into real housing stock. On the industrial strategy front, the reiteration of the UK’s ambition around being a Green Energy Superpower and the targeted investment in high-tech sectors like Gigafactories, life sciences, ports, automotive, aeronautics, and film studios paints a dynamic picture of future growth. These sectors are crucial to the UK’s modern, competitive economy and they offer exciting opportunities for construction to play a pivotal role but the challenge lies beyond the funding. Servicing these high-tech fields requires a workforce skilled in advanced and sector-specific technologies. Meeting this need will require focused efforts on skills development which can be lacking in an industry operating on thin margins. The skills gap and training challenges are only intensified by the increase in National Insurance, which puts further strain on an industry already struggling to keep up with other sectors in terms of investment. This could discourage companies from hiring and investing in the talent pipeline, making it even harder to close the skills gap that threatens to stall progress in delivering on the government’s industrial agenda. Hidden in this is an interesting conundrum. To provide the increase in productivity that both the government and our industry crave will take significant inward investment. This in turn will need margins to increase from their frankly unsustainable level; in short clients will need to pay more for their buildings. The Chancellor referred to the Grenfell tragedy in her address, providing increased funding for cladding changes – but to eradicate the corner cutting that claimed so many lives and fund productivity training and AI, more money will be needed. In summary, while the Budget brings a welcomed focus on growth, the construction industry faces an uphill battle. Funding alone isn’t enough. Strategic investment in skills development and innovation, alongside policy support, will be essential for the construction sector to meet the demands of a high-tech, growth-focused economy and turn the government’s vision into reality.

🎊 Congratulations to this year's Ian McCrae Award winner, Sophie Brough from Hoare Lea! Sophie submitted a fantastic essay addressing the question 'Given the links between good air and good health, how can we make wider society understand the importance of air quality improvement? What can those working in the air quality discipline do to improve its messaging so people are prepared to change their own behaviours?', and was presented with a trophy at last week's Routes To Clean Air conference. Judges were impressed with the standard of entries across the board, showcasing the level of knowledge present in our Early Careers Network. To read Sophie's essay, head to the IAQM website: https://lnkd.in/edGhrvc9

It was quite the journey of discovery leading the team to achieve this important milestone. The whole team at Hoare Lea is incredibly proud, not only of the masterplan we’ve helped to shape, but also achieving Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for the Net Zero Carbon targets.

Do you fund, procure, design or specify buildings and want to definitively demonstrate that your building is net zero carbon aligned? Then the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is for you. The pilot version launched on 24 September 2024 and this article will help you understand how it might impact you. https://lnkd.in/ebCSAc3t Additionally, there’s a webinar taking place on Thursday 31st October 2024 10am where you’ll be able to hear the key points about the new building standard. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ezxuE8i5

Brilliant work from our Air Quality team Chris Rush and Christelle Escoffier who hosted and presented at the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) annual conference, Birmingham, this week. 👏 Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group | Cosentini Associates | Glumac | NDY | Hoare Lea

📢 Are you looking to shape your future in the built environment? Our Hoare Lea stand will be present at the upcoming careers fairs: 👇 ✴ University of Reading - Built Environment Careers Fair. 28.10.24. On Campus, 11:30 - 14:00 ✴ UCL - Engineering & Built Environment. 28.10.24. On Campus, 16:00 - 19:00 ✴ The University of Edinburgh - Careers in Engineering Fair. 30.10.24. On Campus, 12:30 - 16:00 Our friendly team will be there to chat, answer your questions, and explore how you can be part of our innovative journey. See you there! Click here to find out more about our graduate careers at Hoare Lea: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e78PMVqK Tetra Tech High Performance Buildings Group | Cosentini Associates | Glumac | NDY | Hoare Lea #CareersFair #Graduates #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability #ShapeYourFuture #STEM #Engineering