Insight: Sustainability
Identity Consult is an award winning, independent development and construction consultancy that delivers innovation to the built environment. Through a hands-on bespoke service from the most experienced people, there is guaranteed excellence in project management, cost consultancy, employer’s agent and digital construction services across the UK.
We work with professionalism and honesty, with a vast amount of knowledge and expertise, ensuring the whole experience from inception to completion exceeds expectations.
It is our priority to deliver excellence, and to achieve beyond aspirations.
Achieving the best possible BREEAM score
There are now several sustainability performance assessments for buildings, and while BREEAM is not currently mandatory, it is becoming increasingly important with authorities.
From a career in teaching to construction
Before pursuing a career in construction, I was a school teacher. People are often surprised about my career change, as there doesn't seem to be any obvious similarities on the face of it.
Capex to opex – full circle?
There has been a recent and significant shift in focus towards operational expenditure preservation across portfolios, as clients adjust around sustainability targets.
How changes to sustainability criteria affect how we cost plan
As a cost consultant in a volatile and uncertain market, cost planning and feasibility estimates are already bringing new challenges in how we deal with supply chain issues and increasing prices.
Salford’s Tree of Knowledge: The value of retaining history
The ‘Tree of Knowledge’ as it has become known, is a Grade II listed relief mural that was created in 1962. Made from water-worn pebbles and historic ceramic fragments found on the site prior to construction, it has long been a landmark feature of Salford. It features an owl representing wisdom overlooking the flowering tree of knowledge.
The best careers no one knows about
After recently going back to my school to hold mock interviews with Year 11 students, none of whom identified the built environment as a career option for them, it doesn’t feel like a lot has changed.
A more ‘sustainable’ approach to recruitment
As a business leader in the construction industry, have you had to recruit over the past 18 months? Found it hard by any chance?
Sustainable, affordable developments: what gives?
Many councils and registered providers are having to grapple with competing priorities.
Seeing the light: how Identity Consult helped Assura save £160k on energy bills
As part of Assura's project to improve EPC ratings, savings of £158,950 will be made across 30 medical centres.
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