Planning for cleaner air: Is England on track to meet PM2.5 targets?
19 June 2025 | 7 min read
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
Sustainability
Sustainability insights
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Firewater considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Jessica Grady outlines what developers, contractors and operators should consider when approaching firewater management for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
23 April 2025 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Energy transition
Jessica Grady
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Key takeaways from the Sustainable Futures Forum
The Sustainable Futures Forum brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore the evolving relationship between business and nature. In our latest insights article, Mike shares his key takeaways from the panel discussion.
15 April 2025 | 2 min read
Sustainability
Mike E Barker
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Building the business case for desalination
A guide on applying big energy transition lessons to the water sector – both vital resources that support our economy, environment, and way of life.
18 March 2025 | 1 min read
Water
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Nick Pelham
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Powering the future: How RPS ecologists are shaping the renewable energy boom
RPS ecologists ensure wind farms and battery projects are sustainable, balancing large-scale development with conservation as Australia’s renewable energy demand grows.
26 February 2025 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Unlocking development potential through effective watercourse management
Ahead of our upcoming webinar ‘Many rivers to cross’, Our hydrology expert, Bryn Kearsey, provides an overview of what you need to know about developments with or near watercourses.
10 February 2025 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Bryn Kearsey
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Environment Act Particulate Matter targets: Interim planning guidance
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently published interim planning guidance related to the Environment Act Particle Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) targets.
20 January 2025 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
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How the construction industry is adapting to net zero with Mike Leonard of BCU
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Mike Leonard, CEO of Building Alliance and Visiting Professor at Birmingham City University, joins Ben Stockdale to discuss the critical transition to net zero in the construction industry.
08 January 2025 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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The Building Sustainably Podcast: Best of Series 2
Join The Building Sustainably Podcast team for an essential wrap-up of the most significant insights and developments in sustainable construction from series 2
08 January 2025 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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How ESG can transform your business
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Tunde Agoro, Director of ESG and Sustainable Business at RPS, joins James Bowman to discuss the evolving landscape of ESG practices and the critical role of sustainability in organisations.
04 December 2024 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Can wind power and wildlife thrive together ?
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Martin Scott, Senior Director at RPS, joins Ben Stockdale to explore the intersection of the British bird population and renewable energy development.
07 November 2024 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Water
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What you need to know about the flood risk sequential test
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Chris Patmore and Jonathan Morley, Technical Directors at RPS, join Emily McGee to unpack the flood risk sequential test.
07 November 2024 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Water
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How Whole Life Carbon Assessments transform industrial sustainability
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, host Emily McGee speaks with John Clayton, Senior Director at RPS, and Rachel Thompson, Sustainability Coordinator at RPS, to explore the role of whole life cycle carbon assessments (WLCAs) in reducing the carbon footprint of industrial buildings.
23 October 2024 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
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Top five essentials for floating LiDAR and offshore geotechnical management plans
With new regulations under the OEI Act on the horizon, every license holder will need an approved management plan in place to commence floating LiDAR and geotechnical campaigns.
17 October 2024
Energy transition
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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How green concrete is reducing carbon footprints in construction
In this episode of The Building Sustainably Podcast, Conall Boland, Senior Sustainability Consultant at RPS Republic of Ireland, joins James Bowman to dive into the transformative role of green concrete in reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry.
09 October 2024 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
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Offshore wind: from baseline to benefits in the benthic zone
RPS Marine Science Practice Lead, Peter Crockett discusses the opportunities for marine environmental benefits that Australia's offshore wind industry could provide - for benthic species in particular.
03 October 2024
Energy transition
Sustainability
Peter Crockett
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Marine Net Gain: why it’s time to plan for marine biodiversity in offshore wind
Learn how Marine Net Gain and the drive for marine biodiversity will affect offshore wind development, starting at the leasing and design stages.
19 September 2024 | 7 min read
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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RPS ocean data opens door for sustainable management of whale remains offshore
Predictive modelling could help authorities dispose of whale remains safely and sustainably offshore. But is it possible to predict where a deceased whale will drift, and keep it away from beaches and people? RPS has done the modelling, and the answer is yes.
26 August 2024
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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Roger Edgecombe: On exploring the extremes
RPS' Director Energy Operations, Roger Edgecombe's career has led him to some of the world's most secluded and enchanting places.
02 August 2024 | 1 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
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Murray Burling: On steering MetOcean innovations
RPS’ Executive Director – MetOcean Science and Technology, Murray Burling found his lifelong passion for coastal engineering and oceanography during his childhood summers.
02 August 2024 | 1 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
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Why studying birds is vital in offshore wind development
As we edge closer to a clean energy reality, managing impacts to seabirds is going to be a key factor in environmental approval of offshore wind projects.
24 June 2024
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Reducing carbon in public sector projects, an interview with Conall Boland
Integrating sustainability into projects is embedded within our approach. Collaborating with our clients we aim to find solutions that reduce your environmental impact - less energy, less waste, better connectivity - and in this way achieve greater efficiency.
24 June 2024 | 10 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Conall Boland
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RPS enters a new era of support for our sustainable energy future
Five years after launching custom-designed Australian-made floating LiDAR, RPS becomes the fifth company in the world to receive the highly sought after stage 3 accreditation by the Carbon Trust.
27 May 2024
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Lessons learned for designing and constructing airfield pavements
Resilient airfield pavements are essential to airport operations. Here, our Aviation Director, Geoff Dewick, shares lessons learnt for their design and construction.
07 May 2024 | 6 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Geoff Dewick
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Packaging, price and the pursuit of sustainable change
RPS Economist, Kapil Kulkarni on how eco modulated finance mechanisms could help Australia turn the tide on packaging waste.
18 April 2024
Sustainability
Kapil Kulkarni
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A day in the life of a Senior Building Physics Engineer
Meet Gianni Bawn, a Senior Building Physics Engineer who recently joined our Building Performance team.
12 January 2024 | 4 min read
Sustainability
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Why hydrogen?
With an increase in demand and funding for hydrogen projects, is now the time to consider embarking on a project to capitalise on the opportunity? We explain more about the hydrogen economy and why hydrogen projects are becoming more viable than ever.
30 November 2023 | 5 min read
Sustainability
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Building vertically: Addressing key considerations of multi-storey warehouses
The logistics industry struggles to deliver space, with occupiers under ongoing pressure. By careful consideration, could multi-storey warehouses solve this?
01 November 2023 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Multiple Authors
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The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) - an overview
28 August 2023 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Jinho Looi
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The key takeaways from this year’s Future Energy Scenarios (FES)
Jaspreet Singh discusses the impact of last year’s British Energy Security Strategy on FES 2023, which has been much anticipated.
26 July 2023 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
Jaspreet Singh
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Surveying pelagic fish for offshore wind farm developments
RPS' Principal Scientist Mike Mackie on why pelagic fish surveys should be included in environmental impact assessments for offshore wind farm developments.
16 May 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
Mike Mackie
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The future of solar
Our solar experts explore the exciting solar projects happening across the globe, and an insight into what the future of solar power may hold.
29 March 2023 | 6 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Infrastructure
Multiple Authors
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Climate-neutral strategies with Dr Roddy Yarr
Dr. Roddy Yarr, Executive Lead of Sustainability at the University of Strathclyde, joins us to share how he is developing and delivering net-zero initiatives.
11 March 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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The new Air Quality Positive Guidance: What does it mean?
Kathryn Barker sets out what an Air Quality Positive Statement is, and how developers can ensure their developments are Air Quality Positive.
07 March 2023 | 2 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Kathryn Barker
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Reimagining the circular economy
The circular economy is a complex equation; getting it right means achieving a balance between supply and demand.
21 February 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Kapil Kulkarni
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Retrofitting strategies for hospitals with Simon Bourke
Chris is joined by Simon Bourke, Building Services UK and Healthcare Lead at RPS to discuss the challenges of retrofitting an existing hospital, and how to balance operational disruption with carbon reduction.
18 February 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Leading the way to net zero with Maggie Bosanquet
Maggie Bosanquet, Low Carbon Economic Development Team Leader at Durham County Council, joins Chris Lavery to discuss the council's sustainability strategy and climate change initiatives.
01 February 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Wolverhampton: A city on the rise?
26 January 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Implementing a retentionist strategy with Liz Brown
In this episode we welcome our Senior Project Manager, Liz Brown to talk with Chris Lavery about the sympathetic redevelopment and retrofit of Béton House, Park Hill, in Sheffield.
16 January 2023 | 2 min read
Sustainability
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New science-based targets policy: Increasing transparency and accountability
The science-based targets initiative (SBTi) is designed to help companies reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrate their commitment to creating a climate-secure world, and drive successful business operations. But if the UK is to align to a 1.5 °C trajectory, intervention is needed.
12 January 2023 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Andrew Tasker
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The art and science of building sustainably with Phil Marsden
Phil joins our host Chris Lavery to discuss how sustainable development can be achieved by building more simply, more efficiently, and more thoughtfully.
04 January 2023 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Key lessons from the UK offshore wind experience for Australia and New Zealand
With the Asia Pacific offshore wind industry in its infancy, it's important to look at the lessons of other more mature markets, like the UK.
29 December 2022 | 1 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
Tamara Al-Hashimi
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Creating a decarbonisation culture with Jon Daley
How do you create a decarbonisation culture across your organisation? We asked Jon Daley the questions on the RPS podcast Building sustainably: the road to net zero
14 December 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Planning for a Data Centre emergency with an Air Quality Management Plan
With increasing concerns about power blackouts over the coming winter, our data centres must be designed and built for resilience, efficiency and security.
13 December 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Kathryn Barker
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Re-engineering energy efficiency with Jonas Hamann
Jonas Hamann, Head of Business Development at Danfoss, joins Chris Lavery to discuss how heat networks can deliver an innovative, reliable, and green heating solution for buildings.
07 December 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Changing behaviours with Sean Hanson
30 November 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Upcoming changes to ESOS: What you need to know
Following consultation, ESOS is changing and this impacts businesses wishing to comply. Here we outline the changes being made to phases 3, 4 and 5.
21 November 2022 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Erieta Dimitriou
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Delivering a net zero carbon data centre: Cost mitigating solutions
Biniam Micael Sbhatu explores the challenges and solutions around achieving net zero carbon emissions affordably in data centre developments.
17 November 2022 | 3 min read
Sustainability
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My Journey to Net Zero
Climate change is the greatest threat to our planet, and to overcome it will require thousands of small changes that add up to make a combined solution.
02 September 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Steve Hall
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The Barriers and Enablers to Nature-based Solutions
Nature-based solutions (NbS) deliver affordable and scalable action in the fight against climate change. Here four specialists discuss the barriers and enablers to NbS.
31 August 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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The pros and cons of heat pumps: What you need to know
Heat pumps are expected to be a better, low carbon option to heating homes, so should you be considering them when installing new heat systems?
31 August 2022 | 2 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Scope 3 emissions: why we need to report first, reward later
When it comes to the story of carbon accounting, Scope 3 is the silent character.
30 August 2022 | 2 min read
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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Is solar for you? 8 key considerations for solar energy developments
As concerns over energy prices and security of supply escalate, many organisations and individuals are exploring renewables as a solution. Here, we share eight key points to consider when embarking on a solar project.
30 August 2022 | 4 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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Net Zero Carbon in Operation - Distribution Centres
As part of the World Green Building Council's (WGBC) global project, Advancing Net Zero, it states all new buildings must operate at net zero carbon from 2030. With the countdown on, developers are looking to their project teams to help them reach this important target.
23 August 2022 | 3 min read
Sustainability
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Spotlight on Nature-based Solutions
Watch our spotlight series of short videos to learn more about nature-based solutions.
27 July 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Connecting the dots: why the renewable energy supply chain should be a priority now
Opinion: the renewable energy supply chain should be a priority on the world agenda, to ensure future development can accelerate.
29 June 2022 | 8 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
Infrastructure
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Using your land for natural capital and carbon credits
Natural capital and carbon credits explained how to determine the carbon sequestration potential of your site, natural capital benefits, flood risk reductions, nutrient improvements and BNG.
21 June 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Mike E Barker
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Complying with Approved Document O – Taking the heat out of building regs compliance
As new Building Regulations and uplifts to Part L and F come into force in England we look at Approved Document O and what developers can do to comply with these latest requirements.
15 June 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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The challenges and opportunities of implementing the new London plan
The new London Plan will play a huge role in the city's success and prosperity. We explore its challenges and opportunities.
01 June 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
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The impact of the British energy security strategy
Andy Clifton, RPS Managing Director – Environment, discusses the impact of the British energy security strategy, and its long-term approach to the UK's energy supply landscape.
08 April 2022 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
Andy Clifton
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Our key takeaways from ShedMasters 2022
In March 2022, we co-hosted over 300 industrial and logistics sector professionals at this year's ShedMasters event in Barcelona.
Following excellent feedback from attendees, Senior Directors, Tony Pinchess and Kester Purslow discuss their key takeaways from the one-day event and the emerging industry trends that look set to shape the future of logistics for the years to come.
07 April 2022 | 4 min read
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Kester Purslow
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Why should developers plan ahead for BNG?
By law, developers now need to legally deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on all sites and projects in England and maintain this for at least 30 years. Moving from a position of no net loss to providing net gain is crucial in tackling biodiversity loss and climate change.
24 March 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Hannah Knight
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New Air Quality guidance for London and the impact on developers
The London Plan 2021 Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London, published in March 2021, strives to improve air quality in the capital by introducing a new requirement for larger developments to be Air Quality Positive. Air Quality specialists Fiona Prismall and Kathryn Barker explain how air quality guidance has changed with the emergence of Air Quality Positive statements and the likely implications for developers.
18 March 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Kathryn Barker
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Updated IEMA guidance: what's changed and how it impacts development
A breakdown of the updated IEMA guidance that gives much-needed clarity to developers looking to determine the effects of their project on climate.
16 March 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Andrew Tasker
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Stephanie Milne: Protecting marine life while supporting responsible industry developments
An interview with Stephanie Milne from the RPS marine life mitigation (Protected Species Observer) service.
08 March 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Profile: Katherine Gideon, RPS Protected Species Observer team
Katie is a Senior Environmental Project Manager with our marine life mitigation (PSO) service. In this interview, she tells us about her fascinating career path.
08 March 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Tessa McGarry: leading on marine ecology to support scientifically robust development
Meet Tessa McGarry, an RPS technical lead in marine ecology, primarily focussed on marine mammals.
08 March 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Nicola Simpson: following a passion for marine ecology
Technical Director Nicola Simpson from the RPS marine consenting environment team discusses her marine ecology career for International Women’s Day.
08 March 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Meet Ruth De Silva: supporting consenting for offshore renewables
Ruth De Silva is an Associate Director within the RPS Energy segment, where she oversees the Scottish consenting team. Meet her in this interview from International Women's Day 2022.
08 March 2022 | 1 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
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Mineral assessments: Key considerations for development
Many sites face development risks associated with minerals; whether the presence of safeguarded mineral infrastructure necessitates design changes, or prior mineral extraction is delaying works. Protected minerals are a material consideration under UK planning policy and the earlier they are addressed, the better.
28 February 2022 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Dr. Adrian Green
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New operational energy efficiency standards on the horizon
Policy change is on the horizon for the non-domestic private rented sector (PRS) in the UK. Moving past EPC and MEES, the Government is expected to announce a new policy that focuses on performance-based ratings, accounting for operational energy when determining building energy efficiency. Considering the potential impact for landlords and investors, Erieta Dimitriou explains all.
22 February 2022 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Erieta Dimitriou
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Is suburban Build to Rent the future of our homes?
Adding pressure to an existing national housing shortage, Covid has shifted the priorities we have for our homes; with easy access to green space and comfortable working from home facilities now sitting far higher on the wish list. The result? Huge strain on the UK rental market. Could suburban Build to Rent homes be the answer?
18 January 2022 | 3 min read
Sustainability
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The Levelling Up Agenda and London: our own analysis
With the Levelling Up whitepaper still yet to be published, does the lack of detail on London’s specific role imply it won't be part of the Levelling Up Agenda? Or even that London will be ‘Levelled Down’? We take a look at what we know so far.
02 December 2021 | 1 min read
Sustainability
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Geothermal energy challenges: understanding what holds us back from tapping into this abundant energy source
Let's take a deep dive and try and understand geothermal energy challenges and what's holding us back from tapping into this abundant source.
29 November 2021 | 12 min read
Energy transition
Sustainability
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Data centre development: Greenhouse gas permits explained
Under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), new data centres in the UK require a greenhouse gas (GHG) permit. But who, when and how do you need to apply?
25 November 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Jennifer Stringer
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Why a bird behaviour study is changing how we think about offshore wind development
Bird studies and ecology are vital parts of offshore wind development. A new study shows us more about how birds really behave around wind farms.
29 September 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Energy transition
Martin Scott
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Decarbonising social housing stock: steps to prioritise net zero carbon investment
We discuss the steps social housing providers can take to identify the optimum, most cost-effective approach to meet net zero carbon targets.
03 August 2021 | 2 min read
Sustainability
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Securing Biodiversity Net Gain on logistics sites
For distribution and logistics warehouses, space is at a premium. But with Biodiversity Net Gain legislation expected to pass imminently, the pressure is on.
29 July 2021 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Hannah Knight
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The lungs of Ireland: a natural solution to achieving net zero carbon’
Dr Hugh Cushnan & Francis Mackin discuss how ongoing efforts to restore Irish peatlands aim to go above and beyond achieving net zero carbon.
01 July 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Multiple Authors
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Delivering net zero carbon in social housing: Will it happen in time, and at what cost?
Chris Lavery, Director of Programme Management, discusses the barriers Housing Associations are facing and his recommendations for tackling the decarbonisation challenge ahead.
28 June 2021 | 6 min read
Sustainability
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Project Management: the key to retrofit success
Work to any existing building or structure can be complex. We explain how a robust project management strategy helps clients navigate through the challenges.
10 June 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
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Retrofitting Heritage Buildings: Achieving carbon reduction for student development Béton House
How a retentionist strategy and a test and experiment approach helped save roughly 1.2 tonnes of embodied carbon on the development of Béton House.
03 June 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
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Stick or twist: to retrofit or build new?
One of the questions at the top of the built environment sustainability agenda is should we retrofit, or should we build new? Andrew Tasker discusses how choose the right route for your project.
27 May 2021 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Andrew Tasker
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Peatlands and Nature Recovery Networks: The Environment’s Bill of the ball?
Nature is declining globally at unprecedented rates. But the Government’s plans to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change is a crucial step forward.
26 May 2021 | 6 min read
Sustainability
Mike Barker
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Permitting the UK’s largest carbon capture and utilisation plant
Our Environmental Permitting team have played a vital role in bringing the UK's largest CCU project to life, helping to shape the future technology.
23 February 2021 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Jennifer Stringer
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Is hydrogen the answer for a low-carbon aviation future?
The aviation sector is committed and actively working to develop innovations that will catapult itself toward a low-carbon future. But what role can hydrogen play in achieving this target and what is its impact on airport infrastructure?
10 December 2020 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Geoff Dewick
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Mobility planning: a driving force for sustainability
The need for mobility planning and workplace mobility plans is now at an all time high. In this article Ronan Grealy discusses why and how we should implement these plans to ensure a sustainable future.
09 December 2020 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Ronan Grealy
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Water at the core of Sustainability
Water is vital in terms of sustainable development. In this article, we discuss how we can manage our water resources to ensure a sustainable future.
08 December 2020 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Water
Multiple Authors
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Circular economy: the cornerstone of sustainability
Today more than ever the need to implement a circular economic model is vital. In this article we discuss the benefits of a sustainable circular economy.
13 November 2020 | 6 min read
Sustainability
Conall Boland
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Structural engineering: A peek into the future
In this article we ask what structural engineering practice will look like in 10–15 years’ time and how the professional community can help with preparations.
30 October 2020 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Michael Minehane
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Listen back to the webinar: RPS/BRE BIM Level 2 awareness
Digital design is at the heart of the construction industry today. In this exclusive webinar hosted with RPS, BRE discuss the Level 2 BIM Certification and how these international standards aid collaboration.
13 October 2020 | 2 min read
Sustainability
Mark Costello
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Planning for the future: What does this mean for transport?
Joe Ellis takes a look at the three pillars of the Government’s White Paper ‘Planning for the future’ and discusses the impact for transport.
22 September 2020 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Joe Ellis
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Planning for the future: Achieving the vision
What vision set out in the recently published White Paper 'Planning for the Future'; and what will need to be delivered to achieve it?
13 August 2020 | 5 min read
Sustainability
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Planning after lockdown: Why we need to talk about indoor air quality
We explain the often over-looked risk of indoor air pollutants and why we may see a shift in the influence this has on planning decisions in the future.
28 July 2020 | 5 min read
Sustainability
Urbanisation
Kathryn Barker
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Net Zero Carbon – how to set up for success
We explore some of the challenges businesses face as they strive to achieve net zero carbon and how they can set up for success by getting the right strategy in place.
11 June 2020 | 4 min read
Sustainability
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Disclosing climate risks by 2022 – steps you can take to prepare
The Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidance – currently one of many voluntary approaches for corporate disclosure of climate impacts and risks – looks set to become the standard for all UK listed companies by 2022.
03 October 2019 | 3 min read
Sustainability
Tanya Lloyd Jones
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How travel plans can help hospitals save money and the environment
High vehicle usage and limited parking is a recognised challenge for NHS estates. Simon Bourke, Healthcare lead, discusses how a well thought out travel plan, coupled with smart car usage, can significantly reduce the impact of hospital traffic on the surrounding community, improve site safety and increase business efficiency.
06 August 2018 | 4 min read
Sustainability
Simon Bourke
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Future environmental, social and governance megatrends – worth the risk?
Matt Farnsworth, Associate Director for Transaction Advisory / Due Diligence Services, considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends and their potential future impacts;
28 November 2017 | 4 min read
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RPS drives community engagement for integrated water management
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17 January 2020 | 1 min read
Exciting times for RPS as our Floating LiDAR achieves much coveted L2-certification
RPS Lidar 4.5 buoy type qualifies to collect bankable wind resource data for clients wishing to develop offshore wind farms.
30 July 2019 | 2 min read
