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
Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to energy and environmental standards
The recent consultation on proposed changes to the Scottish Building Regulations has concluded, marking a significant step towards enhancing energy efficiency and environmental standards in Scotland's built environment.
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