Category: Sustainability

31 May 2024

With sustainability and reducing the construction industry’s environmental impact gaining increasing significance, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) has set the standard to enable property investors, asset owners, managers and occupiers to determine and drive sustainable improvements in...

29 April 2024

As a company that takes sustainability and our carbon footprint incredibly seriously, it’s absolutely imperative that an experienced and environmentally conscious specialist oversees our sustainability practices and processes. At Pexhurst, we are incredibly fortunate to have Luca Sidoli as our...

23 April 2024

With sustainability a key focus in the built environment, it’s imperative that everyone involved in the industry understands the importance of reducing carbon emissions and being aware of the impact on the environment. As one of the industry leaders in...

5 January 2024

Pexhurst is delighted to announce it will be collaborating with urban redeveloper The Arch Company on the repurposing of derelict railway arches in South London. The project will see the unused arches turned into stylish and modern spaces suitable for...

17 November 2023

The government’s commitment to achieving a ‘net-zero’ economy has put a strong focus on improving the energy performance of buildings across the UK. One crucial tool in assessing energy efficiency is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which rates buildings from...

13 November 2023

Author: Robert Brazier, Senior Commercial/Contracts Manager “In trying to meet crucial net-zero-carbon targets, improve the market value of assets and increase rental returns on properties, building owners and developers should consider a retrofit-first approach. Retrofitting involves making necessary improvements and...

20 September 2023

Download our latest Sustainability Report As we continue our journey to becoming a net zero business, we are striving for ways to minimise our environmental impact through waste reduction and investment in new technologies.  It’s estimated that the built environment...

4 August 2023

A recent report from Carter Jonas has shed light on a concerning reality for UK office spaces. It reveals that only a mere 8.3% of office spaces in the UK are expected to meet the new environmental standards which will...

17 April 2023

Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. The construction sector is unfortunately one of the largest contributors to waste and is responsible for nearly 40% of global...

20 January 2023

Author: Stuart Byles, Director at Pexhurst “The recent retrofit of an industrial warehouse on a UK trading estate shows how to provide modern, flexible office space while achieving higher environmental standards. As the government acts to decarbonise all sectors of...

3 November 2022

Pexhurst are pleased to announce that we have received our Planet Mark certification – furthering our sustainability commitment and efforts across the built environment. Planet Mark is a certification that recognises continuous improvement, encourages action and builds an empowered community...

8 April 2022

Charlotte Harris joined Pexhurst just over a year ago as Assistant Buyer/Sustainability Administrator. She was charged with overseeing the running and management of a new sustainability scheme called SmartWaste being implemented across the company’s sites. She has since seen the...