KJ Tait

12 November 2024

New BREEAM Version 7 - What are some of the changes?

At KJ Tait, we are committed to staying at the forefront of sustainability practices in the built environment.  One of the key assessment tools is the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), a leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure, and buildings. 
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7 November 2024

How to optimise to The Net Zero Carbon Building Standard

In line with the UK’s ambitious climate goals, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard serves as a crucial framework for building owners, real estate professionals, architects and engineers.  The Standard not only defines what constitutes a net zero carbon building but also provides a roadmap for achieving sustainability throughout a building’s entire lifecycle.  Understanding its implications is essential for all stakeholders involved in the built environment.
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5 November 2024

CRREM: Powering Real Estate To A More Sustainable Future

The Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) has emerged as a pivotal tool in the real estate industry's journey towards decarbonisation. By providing science-based decarbonisation pathways, CRREM helps property owners and investors align their portfolios with the Paris Climate Goals, aiming to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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31 October 2024

Is CIBSE TM59 too onerous?

When assessing whether a residential building will overheat, CIBSE Guide TM59 should be used. This is not only considered a robust design methodology step, but is a requirement for London Plan and the new Part L 2021.
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