Investment in sustainability becoming mainstream for UK businesses, report indicates

Significant numbers of UK businesses are planning to increase their environment-related investments over the next two years, a new report from HSBC indicates. Influenced by consumer-led demands for low-carbon sustainable ‘products and services, coupled with new green legislation, almost half of the 2,500 businesses surveyed said they would be allocating their investments in more sustainable […]

Government announces £80m fund to decarbonise aviation and road transport

The UK Government has unveiled a new £80m pot to fund electric car and plane projects to boost the country’s uptake of low-carbon transport solutions ahead of the 2050 net-zero deadline. The money will be used to help researchers and businesses develop and commercialise ‘the next generation’ of transport, said the Department for Business, Energy […]

IAQM broadens remit to include indoor air quality issues

The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) has broadened its scope to cover issues related to indoor air quality. Increasing numbers of enquiries about indoor air quality concerns to the industry body whose agenda has historically been focused on improving ambient air quality prompted a membership survey about the change of remit. Until now, there […]

Developer guides launched

Syntegra has published the first in its series of Developers’ Guides for potential clients to refer to when considering working on joint projects with the company. The Impact of Ecology on Planning and Development has been drawn up to advise developers of the initial site considerations they need to address when planning a project. The […]

Building Project: Syntegra project scoops National RIBA Award

M&E designers Sustainability consultants

Project Info Client: Groupwork Completion Year: 2018 M&E designers Sustainability consultants Floor Area:545m2 Location: Islington, London A project Syntegra Group worked on in several roles has won a prestigious national award. The conversion scheme at 168 Upper Street, Islington, London, saw the development of three apartments and a shop from a Victorian commercial landmark. The […]

Syntegra project scoops National RIBA 2019 award

M&E designers Sustainability consultants

168 Upper Street, Islington, London A project Syntegra Group worked on in several roles has won a prestigious national award. The conversion scheme at 168 Upper Street, Islington, London, saw the development of three apartments and a shop from a Victorian commercial landmark. The rebuild, overseen by Groupwork, won the RIBA 2019 London Award and […]