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What does Labour's general election victory mean for Scotland's role in helping the UK meet its net zero goals? Hydrock, now Stanec's Josh Bullard looks at what needs to be on the agenda for Keir Starmer: “A Labour victory marks a significant change for the UK, particularly with the Party’s notable gains in Scotland, where the Scottish National Party has governed for 17 years. “While considerable progress in grid decarbonisation has been made, Labour’s majority now necessitates some serious thinking about Scotland’s role in the UK's pathway to net zero. Scotland is the UK’s powerhouse for clean energy, with offshore wind being particularly significant. Keir Starmer's plan should aim to maximise Scotland's energy potential for the benefit of the entire UK, alleviating pressure on the grid to facilitate housing, infrastructure, and our increasingly technology-led lives. “Upgrading the grid, however, isn’t just about integrating wind turbines and solar panels; electrifying heat is a pivotal step for decarbonising our economy. To achieve this, we should prioritise decentralised heat networks. Despite its extensive renewable electricity generation, Scotland has the lowest share of heat supplied by renewable sources in Europe, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach in the UK. “If Starmer is serious about achieving net zero by 2030, then he must prioritise capturing and distributing Scotland's renewable energy more effectively than previous governments. This demands significant long-term investment and planning, which cannot be delayed any longer. The formation of Great British Energy is hopefully the first stepping stone in this process.” See Josh's comments in BE News' roundup of industry reaction to the election result: https://lnkd.in/emhGaqjb #election #netzero #decarbonisation

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Here they are! Meet our new digital building safety team. We've cherry-picked a team of experts from across the industry, with expertise in information management, BIM and building control, with the sole focus of guiding projects through the new requirements of the Building Safety Act. From bespoke training to support with the digital golden thread, they are poised to help you understand what is required and find the right solutions. But it’s not just about compliance – we understand that a shift in the industry’s culture is necessary for real change to take place. Find out more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejJMMDSb #BuildingSafetyAct #DigitalGoldenThread #BuildingRegulations #DigitalBuildingSafety

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🎉Winner! 🎉 Winterstoke Hundred Academy scooped Education Project of the Year AND Building of the Year award at the Michelmores Property Awards last Thursday. Our teams in Bristol delivered ground-breaking multi-disciplinary design solutions for the Weston-Super-Mare school, including engineering a cantilevering steel work structure, and acoustic and MEP solutions that helped secure a BREEAM Excellent rating. Huge congratulations to our project partners AHR, AtkinsRéalis and, of course, Kier Group on their winning nomination. We'll be sharing more on this innovative project soon - watch this space! Read the judges comments 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCXHeQwC #education #engineering #

Inefficient estates crumbling due to years of neglected maintenance, combined with a need to both decarbonise and adhere to the Building Safety Act, means universities across the UK are under pressure. Factor in fee caps for domestic students, and the result is a perfect storm brewing in the higher education sector. So what help is on offer from major political parties in their election manifestos? Support isn't going far enough, argues Scott Elliott. Read the full article below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWT6bcbG #BSA #decarbonisation #highereducation #manifesto #election

Harnessing geothermal energy can help Cumbria's aim to be a national leader in green energy utilisation, and boost the economy of a region that has ambitious future growth plans, writes Mark Griffiths. Follow the link below to have a read of his latest article for Place North West. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCjs4Uxw

Vacant retail units represent a real opportunity for the NHS to reduce patient waiting lists at hospitals, so what is preventing a faster shift towards delivering non-urgent care in community settings? This was the topic of our recent breakfast roundtable in London, where our guests explored the benefits and challenges of moving some diagnostic care into disused shopping mall and town centre units. 🏥 Visit the link below for the full roundup, and thank you to all our guests: Candace D., LCA Hannah Brewster, ADP Architecture Jo Shepherd, The Manser Practice Liam Sayers, Archus Marc Sansom, Salus Global Matthew Tulley, Imperial College NHS Nicola Theron, North Central London ICS Rupert Long, BKL Vivienne King, Impactful Places Hydrock, now Stantec was represented by: Mark Walker with Alan Rowell, Charlotte Graimes, Gary Powell and Tim King https://lnkd.in/eQ_TU6Uu