Construction work for the new £70 million 18 000 m2 Ayr Campus of the University of the West of Scotland is planned to start in September by Bovis Lend Lease UK. It will be build on the Craigie Estate next to the River Ayr. Architect is RMJM.
The new building is designed to a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and adopts sustainable strategies — including rainwater harvesting and on-site power generation through sustainable sources.
Lighting the way
Halesowen College has set a sustainability example for higher education institutions by installing smart lighting as part of its latest environmental initiative, making up to 85% energy savings compared to the previous system.
BESA updates HIU Test Standard
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced an important update to its UK Heat Interface Unit (HIU) Test Standard, further strengthening performance benchmarks and supporting the sector’s readiness for incoming heat network regulation.
