There are many complexities and risks involved in predicting total operational energy – in particular, the unregulated element. Even so, WSP’s Kate Dougherty says it is our duty to assist and educate our clients
Tag: Strategy
Technical due diligence in commercial property
Robust technical advice given by an M&E engineer can benefit property landlords, investors and occupants – so, asks Tuffin Ferraby Taylor’s Marc Hill, why do so few consultants offer expert transactional services?
Protecting priceless artwork at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi will exhibit priceless artwork, so an environmental strategy that protects them from sand and extreme heat was essential. Andy Pearson explains how BuroHappold Engineering did it
LETI and the London Plan
Elementa’s Clara Bagenal George looks at the impact of the London Energy Transformation Initiative on the capital’s energy proposals
Building the infrastructure for a zero carbon future
The UK must plan its infrastructure now if it is to decarbonise its energy, and engineers have the chance to tell ministers what is required, says David Fisk
Hive of activity – agile working design
Agile workplaces that allow staff to choose where they work are making inroads in offices. Liza Young finds out how such spaces will work alongside wellbeing principles
Changing times – trends for 2017
Industry experts predict the trends that will dominate building services in 2017
Strategy gains
Engineers need to think strategically to understand how sub-systems interrelate, says Shaun Fitzgerald
Construction – the last unreformed industry sector
Productivity in the global engineering and construction sector has stagnated over the past 40 years, prompting the World Economic Forum to investigate why. Hywel Davies summarises its findings