Inverness project delivers BREEAM rating of 84%

17 June, 2006

Robertson Property has scooped a major environmental award for its role in the development of the £13 million Scottish Natural Headquarters in Inverness. The building achieved a score of 84% in the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology for offices, which is said to be the highest score since the system was introduced in 1998. The building will be officially opened in August by First Minister Jack McConnell. Throughout the design stage, Robertson Property worked with Keppie Design and URS to ensure it contained as many environmental features as possible — sourcing building materials from the ‘Green guide’ for environmental credentials. The building is said to have an incredibly low energy consumption. There is no need for air conditioning, as the building has a solar cooling system and is entirely naturally ventilated. Shower are provided to encourage employees to cycle to work, and the library roof is covered in stonecrop grass.

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.

GOLDBECK commits to three-year schools partnership to inspire Cardiff’s future construction talent

GOLDBECK has launched a new long-term education initiative in Cardiff, committing to support three local primary schools as part of a programme designed to introduce young children to enterprise, careers and the wider world of construction.

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