BUILDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS | WINNERS Building Performance Consultancy (up to 50 employees) Winner: Inkling Judges singled out Inkling as an inuential node in industry, using collaboration as a means to advocate for positive change through the support network built from its work. Founded in 2011, Inkling is a building physics consultancy of only two permanent members of staff, however, its impact on championing the role and value of dynamic thermal modelling in improving building performance is signicant. It has also established its blog as an inuential place for industry discussion, spreading knowledge and understanding. Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Building Performance Consultancy (51-300 employees) Winner: XCO2 XCO2 demonstrates leadership in delivery of exemplar professional services fostering collaboration internally and across industry, judges said when they named the company winner of this category. Dedicating a signicant proportion of its effort to public and community projects, the consultancy has been a key contributor to the new Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, to LETI and UK Green Building Council initiatives. Judges also praised the consultancy for its broad inclusivity plans within the practice. Sponsored by Airow Developments Building Performance Consultancy (over 300 employees) Winner: Hoare Lea Judges praised Hoare Leas wide range of activities aimed at promoting climate action and improving the competence of engineers on net zero delivery. In particular, the companys Pollinate programme stood out, which funds innovative cross-discipline project proposals from employees. The consultancys wide-ranging initiatives, such as the Origin platform and projectspecic requirements for net zero metrics, demonstrate an impressive commitment to industry best practices, with a focus on knowledge-sharing and upskilling. Sponsored by ABB 24 March 2024 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE March 24 pp22-28 BPA Awards.indd 24 23/02/2024 15:22