15 September 2023
Carbon Offsetting
Since carbon offsetting was introduced into the 2016 London Plan as a means of securing at least a 35% reduction in carbon emissions from the Building Regulations it has always been a topic for debate.
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11 September 2023
‘Fabric First’ Building Regulations
The Building Regulations were updated in England in June 2022 (Part L 2021) and in Scotland in February 2023 (Section 2022). Whilst different, both sets of regulations employ a similar ethos of a ‘Fabric First’ approach when considering heating systems that are not refrigerant based, for example direct electric systems.
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29 August 2023
Elevate Quarter Planning Approval – One of Europe’s Largest Life Sciences Campuses to be created in Stevenage
Elevate Quarter, an innovative life sciences campus in Stevenage adjacent to the GSK research site, has been granted planning approval by Stevenage Borough Council.
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29 August 2023
Sustainable Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption in Life Science Laboratories
Life science laboratories play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of biological processes, developing new medical treatments, and exploring ground breaking scientific discoveries. However, these facilities are often energy-intensive, with complex equipment, stringent environmental controls and round-the-clock operation
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