Working Together to get to Net Zero Carbon

Working together to optimise the performance of your existing and new properties through every stage of their lifecycle, delivered through our five-step process:
  1. Identify – areas of greatest improvement through engagement, analysis and review
  2. Prioritise – agree criteria AND set out s.S.M.A.R.T. delivery plan
  3. Deliver – project, contract, cost, risk, quality & performance management & reporting
  4. Measure – independent detailed performance measurement of the outputs and test against targets and project deliverables
  5. Sustain – sustain performance and continually evaluate through feedback and identification of improvements.

We care deeply about our impact on the environment and recognise that we can’t keep doing what we’ve always done without irreversible consequences. There is an urgent need for change and we are committed to drive this in the built environment. To reduce waste, cost and carbon emissions through the whole life of our buildings.

We believe in setting clear S.M.A.R.T goals based on firm data from the outset. We then work together with clients, consultants, stakeholders and suppliers to optimise the performance of buildings to ensure we are getting the best from them functionally, environmentally and economically.

With 27 years of industry and sector knowledge, and an unrelenting drive for improvement, we are able to advise on approach, strategy, implementation and measurement to achieve and maintain the path towards net zero carbon.

We strive to deliver best practice and are continually learning in this fast moving area, working hard to keep up to date with new and emerging technologies, methods and systems.

We operate in the Private and Public Sector and are able to bring new ideas and solutions to both.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Developing strategy and a clear path towards achieving Net Zero Carbon Carbon
  • Performance pptimisation through all stages of a property lifecycle for new-build and existing portfolios
  • Whole-life carbon modelling and assessment
  • Procurement strategies for private and public sectors to achieve the balance between commercial & quality needs
  • Project and programme management
  • Ongoing performance monitoring & measurement against design targets to identify and reduce the Performance Gap
  • Lessons learned and continual improvement.

Case Studies

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust – Net Zero Carbon Delivery Programme
  • Challenge – The Trust was under significant pressure to make significant operational savings with energy costs, back-log maintenance and to meet world Net Zero Carbon Targets.
  • Action – I introduced UHB to my 5 stage process including Identify, Prioritise, Deliver, Measure and Sustain and developed a bespoke programme to appoint a framework contractor over a 4 year period to deliver Guaranteed Self-Funding Net Zero Carbon projects.
  • Result – This project saved the Trust £900k per annum and achieved a carbon reduction of 18% reduced backlog maintenance by £4m it also won innovation awards for Building Better Healthcare Magazine.

“I love this solution, it has allowed me to achieve and exceed my costs savings, reduce my backlog maintenance significantly and we are now ahead of schedule to meet our Net Zero Carbon Targets”. John Sellers Director of Estates – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt NHS Foundation Trust – Net Zero Carbon Delivery Programme
  • Challenge – The Trust had no capital however needed to find a solution to make operational savings with energy costs, back-log maintenance and to meet world Net Zero Carbon Carbon Targets.
  • Action – I introduced RJAH to my 5 stage process including Identify, Prioritise, Deliver, Measure and Sustain and developed a programme to appoint specialist contractors to deliver Guaranteed Self-Funding Net Zero Carbon projects.
  • Result – This project will save the Trust £250k per annum and achieved a carbon reduction of 1% reduced backlog maintenance by £600k. This project received 100% SALIX funding and have therefor not had to use its own precious capita.

“We are delighted with this brilliant scheme and what it has achieved for us. We could not have achieved these results any other way” Nick Huband – Director of Estates and Facilities

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College – Energy Project
  • Challenge – The College was suffering from significant maintenance issues, aesthetic appearance and pressure to reduce carbon and energy costs to meet budget and Net Zero Carbon Targets.
  • Action – I introduced JCC to my 5 stage process including Identify, Prioritise, Deliver, Measure and Sustain and developed a programme to appoint specialist contractors to deliver Guaranteed Self-Funding Net Zero Carbon projects.
  • Result – This project will save the saved the College £55k per annum and achieved a carbon reduction of 15% reduced backlog maintenance by £150k.
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire PFI – Net Zero Carbon Delivery Programme
  • Challenge – The main buildings are operated by PFI Provider Vinci who were facing significant maintenance issues and no replacement budget, escalating energy costs and pressure to meet Net Zero Carbon Targets. Vinci had limited replacement capital in the PFI model and therefor needed a solution that addressed all three.
  • Action – I introduced Vinci to my 5 stage process including Identify, Prioritise, Deliver, Measure and Sustain and developed a programme to appoint specialist contractors to deliver Guaranteed Self-Funding Net Zero Carbon projects.
  • Result – This project will save £1,27m per annum, accumulate £24m over 10 years for future replacement programme and achieved a carbon reduction of 4,079,187 kg of Co2
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust – Net Zero Carbon Delivery Programme
  • Challenge – The Trust had no capital however needed to find a solution to make operational savings with energy costs, back-log maintenance and to meet world Net Zero Carbon Carbon Targets.
  • Action – I introduced TRWT to my 5 stage process including Identify, Prioritise, Deliver, Measure and Sustain and developed a programme to appoint specialist contractors to deliver Guaranteed Self-Funding Net Zero Carbon projects.
  • Result – This project will save the Trust £521k per annum and achieved a carbon reduction of 897,547 Kg/Co2e reduced backlog maintenance by £1.5m. This project received approval for 100% SALIX funding.
Cherwell District Council – Eco Business Centre – First Passivhus Plus Net Zero Carbon Carbon Building
  • Challenge – CDC wanted to build a business centre for 125 workplaces to create sustainable employment in Bicester Eco Town to serve local start-up businesses. The aim was to build a Net Zero Carbon Carbon Building and to be the first to achieve Passivhus Plus.
  • Action – As Project Lead from inception to handover I was responsible for managing the brief, design, procurement, construction, handover and ongoing performance monitoring and improvement.
  • Result – This award-winning building was completed on time and within budget was rated BREEAM Excellent, is Net Zero Carbon Carbon and was the first Passivhus Plus Non-Domestic Building to be completed in the UK.

“We are absolutely delighted with the building and how smoothly this complex and industry leading project has been expertly managed through all project stages” Jenny Barker Bicester Delivery Manager – Cherwell District Council