How BREEAM can boost the overall value of your refurbishment or fit-out Project

This time we are continuing our series on sustainability assessments for office and non-domestic fit-out & refurbishment projects. Missed part one? You can catch up here. Last time we outlined the benefits that achieving a Ska Rating during an office fit-out or refurbishment project can boost the sustainability of your business. This week we turn to BREEAM, the globally acknowledged […]

Why an office fit-out is the perfect time to improve your sustainability with Ska

Sustainable office fit-out

As issues such as climate change and social awareness continue to grow in prominence for both businesses and the individuals they employ; The last few years have seen sustainability gaining momentum as a consideration for hundreds of company offices across the UK as they attempt to improve their environmental friendliness. In fact, now many organisations […]

Could sustainable smart grids revolutionise Europe?

Last month saw over 200 professionals from across Europe attend the Repowering Europe Conference in Brussels with the objective of reviewing the past successes of smart grids in Europe and discuss the future challenges faced. The conference saw debate centred on the barriers smart grids need to overcome and, in particular, the reforms required to […]

Could Brexit reduce environmental influence on infrastructure?

According to a recent poll, two thirds of IEMA’s UK membership believe that there would be a reduction or complete removal of the influence environmental matters have in infrastructure decision making. 81% of the poll’s respondents said that European laws and regulations provide a vital framework to deliver environmental protection and improvements, while 60% believe […]