Introducing Fitwel Version 3
10 June 2024
Fitwel is a sustainability standard with a focus on designing and implementing healthy buildings that enhance the occupant’s wellbeing and supports healthy communities. This article
News & Debate
World Environment Day 2024
6 June 2024
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on the 5th June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
Earth Day 2024
22 April 2024
To celebrate Earth Day 2024 a number of volunteers from the Element Sustainability team spent some time litter picking in our local community. As the
Circle Square 3 – BREEAM Design Stage ‘Excellent’
26 March 2024
Element Sustainability were delighted to support the project team on Bruntwood SciTech’s No.3 Circle Square to achieve their target of securing a Design Stage BREEAM
Allscott Meads Primary School – BREEAM Post Construction Stage ‘Very Good’
22 March 2024
Element Sustainability were delighted to support the project team at S J Roberts Construction Ltd on the Allscott Meads Primary School development to achieve their
Changes to BREEAM Fees
11 March 2024
As part of their annual review, the BRE have today announced that they will be increasing their registration, QA and certification fees by approximately 10%
Extension Announced for Future Homes Standard and Home Energy Model Consultations
7 March 2024
The deadline for responding to the three government consultations on The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, the Home Energy Model: Future Homes Standard assessment, and
BREEAM v7 Overview
27 February 2024
The update for New Construction, Refurbishment and Fit-Out and BREEAM In-Use schemes as a result of the upcoming BREEAM v7 assessment methodology will focus on
Biodiversity Net Gain
13 February 2024
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is mandatory from 12 February 2024 and this new legislation is the biggest change to planning regulations in decades. This new
A New Era in Energy Modelling: The Transition from SAP 10 to HEM
8 February 2024
Introduction As 2025 approaches, the UK is set to introduce the Home Energy Model (HEM), a step forward in building energy assessment, replacing the Standard