Introba UK & Ireland

CIBSE has launched the Embodied carbon in building services: logistics centres (TM65.3) guidance, developed with support from Amazon and Introba. This industry-first guidance offers a robust methodology for assessing the embodied carbon of MHE and MEP equipment in logistics centres. Introba's Head of Sustainability for UK & Europe Andy Stanton said: “TM65.3 is our first step along the journey to quantifying the embodied carbon across various logistics building typologies, particularly material handling equipment. There is no sign of demand for goods and services decreasing any time soon, so the need to understand the embodied carbon of the fast-growing logistics sector is paramount." By providing deeper insights into environmental impacts and identifying decarbonisation opportunities, TM65.3 empowers stakeholders to make sustainable and informed decisions. Stay ahead in the evolving logistics sector with this essential resource! 💡 #WeAreCIBSE #Sustainability #Logistics #CarbonReduction https://buff.ly/4cDYiNm

A sneak peak at our new scheme in Wandsworth for St George PLC. More details to follow soon! Walsh - Structural, Civil & Geotechnical Engineers Stroma Building Control #MKP London Bridge Associates Ltd RSK Group Park Hood Introba #newproject #architecture #londonarchitecture #stgeorge #berkeleygroup

🌱 Paving the Way for Sustainable Construction in Essex! 🌱 We’re proud to have been part of the collaborative team behind the Embodied Carbon Policy Study for Essex, working alongside Levitt Bernstein, Etude, Hawkins\Brown and Currie & Brown. This vital study is set to influence planning policy across the region, targeting the integration of embodied carbon considerations in the Local Plan. Our role at Introba UK & Ireland focused on providing expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to ensure the study not only included the innovative use of low-carbon materials and construction techniques but also considered the efficient design and operation of building systems. 🔍 Key Insights from the Study: 🌲Detailed modeling of three low-rise house typologies to assess upfront and lifecycle embodied carbon. 🌲Analysis of various construction methods and material types, including capital costing to demonstrate the feasibility of low-carbon approaches. 🌲An explainer on embodied carbon and an investigation of data variability, providing clear guidance for policymakers and developers alike. This study is a crucial step for the Essex Authorities as they work towards a consistent planning policy position, incorporating the study's recommendations into an updated policy for Net Zero Carbon Homes and Buildings. We invite you to explore the full study here: https://lnkd.in/efH4t-tT Special thanks to Miguel Angel Lopez and Zeina Krayim from the Introba team for their contribution to the report. #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #NetZero #Introba #Essex #ConstructionInnovation #MEP #GreenBuilding

👏 Cheers to New Beginnings! We've just opened our first office in #Dublin, #Ireland! Adam McLoughlin is leading the new team as Director, Ireland, supported by Padraic Greed and John Moore. Their current focus is institutional, cultural, commercial, and science and technology projects. We are initially offering #sustainability advisory services as well as #mechanical and #electrical engineering to the Irish market. The new team aims to help the built environment industry reach the Irish government's climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Learn more about our Irish team ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g72cKTet #Changemakers #LivingSystems

🌱 Paving the Way for Sustainable Construction in Essex! 🌱 We’re proud to have been part of the collaborative team behind the Embodied Carbon Policy Study for Essex, working alongside Levitt Bernstein, Etude, Hawkins\Brown and Currie & Brown. This vital study is set to influence planning policy across the region, targeting the integration of embodied carbon considerations in the Local Plan. Our role at Introba UK & Ireland focused on providing expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to ensure the study not only included the innovative use of low-carbon materials and construction techniques but also considered the efficient design and operation of building systems. 🔍 Key Insights from the Study: 🌲Detailed modeling of three low-rise house typologies to assess upfront and lifecycle embodied carbon. 🌲Analysis of various construction methods and material types, including capital costing to demonstrate the feasibility of low-carbon approaches. 🌲An explainer on embodied carbon and an investigation of data variability, providing clear guidance for policymakers and developers alike. This study is a crucial step for the Essex Authorities as they work towards a consistent planning policy position, incorporating the study's recommendations into an updated policy for Net Zero Carbon Homes and Buildings. We invite you to explore the full study here: https://lnkd.in/efH4t-tT Special thanks to Miguel Angel Lopez and Zeina Krayim from the Introba team for their contribution to the report. #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #NetZero #Introba #Essex #ConstructionInnovation #MEP #GreenBuilding

In collaboration with our partners TYLin and Landrum & Brown, we are pleased to announce the 2024 Elevation Awards winners! These awards inspire our collective teams to reach new heights and set higher standards. By honoring #excellence, we encourage bold thinking and innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. This year, Introba teams won the following Elevation Awards: 🏆 Innovator of the Year: Kanika Sharma 🏆 Delivery Innovation of the Year: Whole-Life Carbon Forecast Tool: A Fully Automated Reduction Pathway 🏆 Project of the Year (Shortlist): Campus at Horton: Net Zero Carbon, Platinum Everything Join us in celebrating groundbreaking projects and individuals who are shaping the future, and explore the achievements of all the winners here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g68x9HDt #Innovation #ElevationAwards #LivingSytems #Changemakers

Essex has just published an Embodied Carbon Policy Study 📝 💡: https://lnkd.in/dbq2D4G8 We will be sharing some key insights throughout the week, the first being the graph below showing a comparison of upfront embodied carbon of three external wall build-ups: ·       traditional brick and block with glass-wool insulation (EW-01) ·       stick timber frame with cellulose insulation with brick on the outer leaf (EW-02) ·       off-site timber structure with a combination of wood fibre and hempcrete insulation and render finish (EW-03) A transition away from traditional construction towards timber significantly reduces upfront embodied carbon and is a change we could all make in the design and construction of low-rise homes. The study found that timber construction (EW-03) has almost half the emissions of traditional (EW-01), with brick and concrete blocks being the highest contributors. While brick is high in upfront embodied carbon, it is non-combustible, durable and low maintenance during its lifecycle – making it appealing to combine a brick finish with timber structure (EW-02) as a compromise between upfront and life cycle embodied carbon. Team: Essex County Council - Climate and Planning Unit (CaPU) Etude: Thomas Lefevre, Vasiliki Kontopoulou, Tom Gwilliam, Clara Bagenal George Hawkins\Brown: Louisa Bowles, Julia Galves Introba: Zeina Krayim, Miguel Angel Lopez Currie & Brown: Adam Mactavish Levitt Bernstein: Clare Murray, Rania Kapitani

Great to see one of our Introba UK projects receiving planning permission! 🏘 🏗 We're pleased to have been able to support Clarion Housing Group with the successful application for this sustainable development.

📢 💧🌍 Introba UK will be hosting a Water Conservation Action Plan Workshop on the 22nd August in response to the Environment Agency's recent report (April 2024) that predicts a critical shortfall of water, with a potential deficit of nearly 5 billion litres per day by 2050 🌊🚱. The objective of the workshop is to agree on an achievable roadmap to water neutrality, gather and share knowledge, building a strong evidence base within the industry and receive support and endorsement from CIBSE. This workshop aims to bring together industry professionals to collaboratively develop an actionable roadmap towards water neutrality. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable in shaping a sustainable future for our water resources. 🌱💡 We believe that by working together, we can develop practical solutions that will benefit not just our industry, but society as a whole. 🌟 To register your place please click the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3WvP4fQ #WaterConservation #Sustainability #WaterNeutrality #IndustryCollaboration #CIBSE #Introba #EnvironmentAgency #WaterManagement

Earth Overshoot Day marks the day when our demand for ecological resources and services exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that same calendar year. As one of the largest sustainable engineering and consulting firms, we understand the magnitude of what Earth Overshoot Day means for our planet. We remain committed to climate and sustainability practices and solutions, including: 🗣️ Defining sustainable best practices like the CIBSE's #TM65 & the Australian #PassivhausPlaybook 📈 Sustainable research and development through our #ImpactFund initiative 🤝 Becoming one of the first signatories of the World Green Building Council's Net Zero Buildings Commitment 🌎Demonstrating corporate responsibility through our annual #ESGReport 💚Joining industry-led commitments like the #MEP2040Challenge Today, we encourage our industry peers to educate themselves on what Earth Overshoot Day represents and consider joining the World Green Building Council's #NetZeroCarbonBuildingsCommitment ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehd5zqHD Click here to learn more and explore solutions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-PQYyjq #EarthOvershootDay #MoveTheDate #Changemakers #Sustainability #Changemakers #LivingSystems Global Footprint Network