**OUR EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING LOW CARBON PROJECTS**
Delivering low carbon and net zero buildings is becoming a vital element of our construction portfolio.
By getting involved early, we are able to help our customers make carbon conscious design choices.
This is supported by the use of CarboniCa - our intelligent carbon calculator - which enables us to make changes in design and see real time information on carbon impact.
From delivering the UK's first ever carbon neutral laboratory, to Passivhaus and BREEAM certified projects such as the UEA Enterprise Centre, right through to New Zero Carbon schools, we can adapt to any need.
Glebe Farm School | £32.1mMilton Keynes
As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust and procured through the PAGABO framework, Glebe Farm is the first all-through school in Milton Keynes with capacity for 1,530 pupils.
The new school is located on a 95,000m2 site – an area larger than 13 football pitches – set amongst hundreds of newly built houses. As Milton Keynes' first fossil-free new build school, it is completely gas free and uses air source heat pumps which absorb heat from the outside air, providing all the energy needed for air and hot water.
Energy-saving technology such as zero carbon site hoarding and an onsite solar powered generator were employed during the construction, minimising any impacts on the local environment.
This major new school is essential for the future of this fast growing area of the city. The whole site has been designed to have a minimal impact on the environment and will provide access to high-quality facilities for the local community.
Architect | Synergy ArchitectsPM | Currie & BrownC&S | AECOMMEP | AECOM
Centre for Sustainable Chemistry | £16.8mUniversity of Nottingham
Delivered for the University of Nottingham and GlaxoSmithKline, the Centre for Sustainable Chemistry sets the standard for eco buildings.
The BREEAM Outstanding and LEED Platinum building is the first carbon neutral laboratory in the UK, with its goal to reach carbon neutral status after 25 years.
The building embraces renewable technologies and integrates PV panels offsetting over 100 tonnes of carbon every year. The timber-framed laboratory is built from natural materials, and the energy required to run it will be met by renewable sources including solar power and sustainable biomass. Excess energy created by the building will provide enough carbon credits over 25 years to pay back the carbon used during construction.
This is a unique building that has to inspire people to want to do things differently – personally, I think it is the most amazing building I've ever seen!
Architect | FDGPM | Gleeds/NorthcroftC&S | AECOMMEP | AECOM
Merthyr Bus Station | £12.6mMerthyr Tydfil, South Wales
The construction of a new electric bus station and apron, delivered under the SEWSCAP framework.
Supporting the Welsh Government target to electrify public transport by 2028, the new Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station is a leading Project in Wales, electrifying the whole station to become the first facility in Wales that allows for the charging of electric vehicles on-site.
Not only does it have a striking designed roof, but by applying Circular Economy principles, the team were able to use materials such as recycled natural stone and timber soffits within the design. The building was also constructed in layers allowing for easy maintenance in the future and easier deconstruction at the end of its life.
We are thrilled with the building and know that our residents and visitors will be too. It looks absolutely fantastic and will provide a modern, clean and impressive welcome to people arriving in the town centre.
Architect | CapitaPM | CapitaC&S | CapitaMEP | Capita
The Enterprise Centre | £11.6mUniversity of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk
A multi-award winning and pioneering sustainable project that was featured at COP26.
This BREEAM Outstanding, Passivhaus and Exemplary Low Carbon Building has helped prove a number of low carbon technologies and materials as it continues in its 100 year design life.
It's timber frame was sourced locally from Thetford forest and 80% of the materials used are from natural sustainable sources, including the thatched cladding panels that cloth this building. In addition it also has 408m2 of solar panels on the roof to generate its own electricity.
It has won over 20 awards; the most recent being the 2022 BCO Test of Time National Winner.
You have to bring in a really top team to achieve such an ambitious project. I’m glad to say we achieved a great building, it’s setting probably the highest standards for environmental performance, and we’ve done it with a great team.
Architect | ArchitypePM | 3PMC&S | BDPMEP | BDP
Clacton, Colne & Sweyne Schools batch | £9.5mEssex
Delivered through the Essex County Council framework, three Net Zero school projects were delivered in live school environments.
At Clacton Community School the team constructed a new modular class base and a traditionally built sports hall. The Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh also included a new modular class block on the existing campus and finally Colne School included a new modular class block. All three projects were delivered in a live environment using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
By using renewable technologies such as photovoltaic panels, as well as a fabric first approach to the buildings heating and ventilation systems, these projects were delivered to achieve Net Zero in operation.
Using the MMC approach on these three projects has enabled us to successfully deliver new teaching space for schools whilst at the same time helping us deliver on our ambitions to tackle climate change and work towards making Essex carbon neutral."
Architect | Pick EverardPM | Pick EverardC&S | Pick EverardMEP | Pick Everard
Buntingford First School | £9.4mBuntingford, Hertfordshire
Buntingford First School is the new net-zero carbon first school and will offer approximately 330 school places for pupils aged 5 to 11, and will provide vital school places for Buntingford and its new communities.
The 1643m2 school will have a nursery and ten classrooms including a rooftop outdoor classroom. It will be built in line with the Hertfordshire County Council’s sustainability strategy and ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. It will utilise a Passivhaus design which will improve the school’s air quality, reduce carbon emissions and lower its energy running costs.
Over 300 solar panels, triple-glazed windows and air-source heat pumps will be installed. All the teaching spaces in the school will face north, avoiding south-facing windows that cause rooms to over-heat.
A key driver for us is providing education for a changing world and Buntingford First School embodies this ethos. Another driving force for us is to provide first class education for the children of Buntingford, something we have every confidence this school will support.”
300 solar panels
Architect | Smith Jenkins PM | MaceC&S | Rolton Group Limited (Civil) & KLH (Structural)MEP | Brith Services
Bay Technology Centre | £7.9mPort Talbot, South Wales
A ground breaking energy positive building - the first of its kind in Wales - providing office and laboratory space.
Delivered under the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework (SWWRCF) for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, it is a project like no other in Wales, surpassing net zero to provide a conceptual practice of 'building as a power station' - the first commercial facility in Wales that is energy positive in operation. It is an all electric building with no fossil fuels
The vital step of integrated passive design allows for the building to eliminate fossil fuel usage and enable green energy sources to be utilised efficiently. The incorporation of photovoltaic panels into the façade provides a significant clean source of energy into a very compact design.
The original brief was always for it to be energy positive, but we’d never done this before. However, it was well driven by the main contractor and the design team. It’s now the driver for generating net zero commitments for all of our projects.
Architect | IBIPM | Neath PT CBCC&S | HydrockMEP | Hydrock
George Parker Bidder Building | £3.9mExeter Science Park, Devon
Design and construction of a new Net Zero Carbon life science building for Exeter Science Park.
Designed with the vision of stimulating economic growth, the project acts as a springboard to drive the economy forward by creating over 100 new jobs and allowing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based businesses to thrive.
The 14,000 sq ft facility has three floors including bespoke laboratories and office accommodation. It is an EPC A rated building, which is also Net Zero Carbon, exceed air tightness standards through a fabric first approach to its materials. In addition it has an array of solar panels on the roof, helping generate electricity to run the building services.
This project has been turned around in a very very rapid timescale. We’ve had an excellent degree of collaboration, a totally new way of working, taking design from RIBA 2. This has been an extraordinary performance.
Architect | GraingePM | NorseC&S | ClarkebondMEP | SDS
GALE Centre | £488kInvernesshire, Scotland
The first commercial Passivhaus building in Scotland, the GALE Centre houses a community cafe, shop, and tourist information services.
One of the aims of the centre is to provide a permanent outlet for local people to sell their products and baking. It also provides valuable year round local employment opportunities.
Morgan Sindall were appointed by Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum (GALE) to construct the centre.
The brief was for the 2700 sq ft building to including renewable, locally-sourced materials and to adhere to the strict thermal insulation and air tightness requirements to meet Passivhaus specifications - the first of its kind in Scotland.
The look and feel of the building attract regular praise even 10 years on. The heat recovery and mechanical ventilation system means the air is always fresh which makes it a great working environment.
Architect | Neil Sutherland ArchitectsC&S | Fairhurst
