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We can make retrofit the norm by making it more profitable, adding storeys to existing buildings made of renewable low-carbon timber, argues engineer Kelly Harrison UK law underpins a promise that we will be net zero in carbon emissions by 2050. It is a promise that, at the moment, none of the government’s policies can deliver. How can we, as consumers, move on from the take, take, take, make, make, make attitude? And when will we start to find business opportunities in simply using our existing resources more wisely? A recent Leeds Building Society report states that there are 676,000 empty homes in the UK right now. How many other stranded assets are there when we also start to add empty industrial units, retail and commercial buildings to the list? https://lnkd.in/ezaDgTjT

Seems HZI are the only EPC with a sustainable model in the ERF space to deliver these types of schemes. In a short number of years a number of large firms offering EPC options are no longer with us HZI are clearly doing something right

A recent Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme project at Leeds City Council has set a benchmark for sustainable urban development 🏙. The £40m project, led by head of decarbonisation and planned maintenance projects at Leeds Nazar Soofi B. Eng (Hons) M.Sc. MCIOB, took a whole-building approach with investments made in heat networks, heat pumps, solar PV, control upgrades and fabric improvements. On results, Nazar says: "The positive impact of these projects extends beyond the environment. The substantial energy cost savings have allowed for the allocation of resources to other critical public services. Moreover, improved energy efficiency has led to a more comfortable and sustainable environment within public sector buildings, benefiting both employees and the general public." Funding to support the project was delivered by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 🤝 Read the full piece via Construction Management magazine at https://lnkd.in/eww_wrX9 #NetZero #Sustainability #PavingTheWay

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offered in England and Wales could be amended to make it easier to access and potentially offer more support to typical rural properties. A consultation on revising the scheme is running until 12 October. Currently, property owners can receive £5,000 towards the cost of an air source heat pump or biomass boiler and £6,000 towards the cost of a ground or water source heat pump. The government wants to know if it should be possible to vary the size of the grant according to the type of property, existing fuel source and type of property owner. One example given states it is possible heat pump costs will fall faster for properties with gas heating rather than those with oil heating and so it may be appropriate for oil-fuelled properties to receive larger grants.

Partners Spotlight ✨ Have you heard about the successful completion of the $5.8 million Epsom-Huntly Pipeline project? This achievement is a testament to hard work and collaboration between our two Be.Bendigo Partners – Coliban Water and S&R Engineering and Construction. The new five-kilometer pipeline is already making a significant impact, delivering clean drinking water to over 6,200 households in Huntly, Epsom, Ascot, and Wellsford while also enhancing the network's water pressure and capacity. 💧 The new pipeline is nearly three times the size of the original water main, ensuring a reliable water supply for our community. It is scheduled to be fully operational by late October. https://hubs.li/Q026mG7z0 https://hubs.li/Q026mGg_0 Picture by Coliban Water.

A great example of how to decarbonise industrial regions and industry as a whole. The UK's Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge has set a target of establishing four low-carbon (and one net zero) industrial clusters. It is worth seeing how they plan to do this. #industrialdecarbonisation #greentransformation #netzero

This was a great project to be involved in and the learning from it is shaping the thinking about decarbonisation and how it should be addressed in industrialised areas.

One of the largest misconceptions about pursuing #sustainability within the #construction industry is that it must definitely cost more! This is known as a "green premium", but it is not always the case. Case in point - By opting to use a Battery Energy Storage System (#BESS) solution like the Ampd Energy Enertainer, in place of diesel generators, you can easily reduce your carbon footprint by up to 85%, while cutting your operational expense by up to 30%. It's quite simply one of the "lowest hanging fruit" in the #decarbonization journey for construction companies, developers and investors. Oh, and did I mention it's also fume free and 32 times quieter than a diesel generator? Register below to learn more! *This is eligible for 4 CPAS CPD*

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offered in England and Wales could be amended to make it easier to access and potentially offer more support to typical rural properties. A consultation on revising the scheme is running until 12 October. Currently, property owners can receive £5,000 towards the cost of an air source heat pump or biomass boiler and £6,000 towards the cost of a ground or water source heat pump. The government wants to know if it should be possible to vary the size of the grant according to the type of property, existing fuel source and type of property owner. One example given states it is possible heat pump costs will fall faster for properties with gas heating rather than those with oil heating and so it may be appropriate for oil-fuelled properties to receive larger grants.

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