In labs with extracting equipment, especially fume cupboards, the make-up air required may be a very high volume and allow for centralised air cooling.

Sharp points out that we use a lot of energy to make water, and a lot of water to make energy.We need to understand which is the most economically efficient, and which is the best for the environment.

Having clear, data-based answers, will help to make regulatory and policy decisions.The more information we have, the better outcomes we’ll be able to achieve.. Impacting the future with digitisation and MMC.Another potential benefit of digitising the built environment will be a positive impact on the use of modern methods of construction.

Above all else, developers are looking for certainty and speed.Sharing data across the design, engineering, planning and construction elements of development will enable us to push and promote modern methods of construction with all of the associated sustainability and energy benefits.

When design and planning happen more quickly, people will want to see construction happen faster too.

MMC won’t need to be enforced, developers will come on board willingly because MMC will provide much quicker outcomes, with much greater levels of certainty.This might be re-using existing raised flooring, using demolition crush material for a piling mat, or re-using existing steel columns.

A pre-demolition audit of an existing building highlights reusable and recyclable materials.Where materials can be reused, these should be considered for reuse on the same or a local site, thereby reducing material miles and facilitating a more sustainable construction process.

Although the circular economy market is in its infancy, by considering material reuse during the earliest design stages we can help build that marketplace.In time, this market will help to further reduce material costs..