As CPW’s Northern Lead, Gareth Moad brings 25 years of experience in shaping buildings across multiple sectors. As part of our recent Education campaign, we sat down with him to discuss the latest changes and challenges within the sector. From pioneering academy builds to cutting-edge university retrofits, his expertise spans the full spectrum of MEP engineering.

For our Director, Antonios Agapakis, his decision to pursue a career within the Building Sector wasn’t born out of chance but sparked by a passion rooted in creativity and the joy of bringing bold ideas to life. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, including 17 years at CPW, his journey has been defined by adaptability, collaboration, and a drive to push the boundaries of building services design.

Our Senior Sustainability Consultant, Jaime Oliver, shares her thoughts on the evolving nature of sustainability certifications, the growing influence of NABERS, and what architects and developers need to know about its role in real-world building performance.

2024 was filled with impactful CSR initiatives, with our teams going above and beyond to support local organisations within the community across the UK. Through fundraising events and volunteering countless hours, we came together to make a meaningful impact on the organisations and communities closest to us—and we’re already looking forward to continuing this support into the year ahead!

As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on another extraordinary year filled with innovation, meaningful collaborations and significant milestones. From groundbreaking projects to heartfelt charitable initiatives, our teams are consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation and social responsibility.

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), now open for applications, provides an essential opportunity for public sector bodies to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys.

As we mark one year since the introduction of the NHS Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Coordinator role at CPW, we take a moment to reflect on the milestones achieved, the challenges encountered, and the exciting future that lies ahead.

Enter the Circular Economy—a bright light of promise on the journey towards a more sustainable future. In this article, our Senior Sustainability Consultant, Izzy Connolly, provides an in-depth exploration of the concept and its potential influence over the coming years.

Our Leicester Team recently partnered with Leicestershire Cares, joining forces with their Community Development Team, to help with renovation work at The Laura Centre. This local organisation plays a vital role in providing support for grieving parents coping with the loss of a child.

Last Friday, CPW had the honour of participating in the 2024 Dragon Boat Race held at The Mailbox in Birmingham. The event spanned across two days, bringing together companies from across the region, all united by a shared goal: supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Avni, a bright and enthusiastic secondary school student, for a work experience placement at our Solihull office, with our Sustainability Team. Here is a glimpse into Avni’s exciting journey with us and the insights she gained along the way.

For the second year running, we have dedicated two working days exclusively to charity. During these days, all our offices are closed, providing our staff with the opportunity to make a positive impact in their local communities and to support causes that resonate with them.

In the lead up to UKREiiF 2024, we caught up with Sophia Cressey, our Sustainability Consultant, who will once again be attending the prestigious Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure event this month.

The CPW team is delighted to be back in Leeds attending UKREiiF from 21st-23rd May.

We are delighted to announce to we have maintained our RoSPA gold award for the second year in a row. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) recognises organisations for their commitment to high safety and wellbeing standards.

In this article, our Director of Sustainability, Dr Stephen Ball, unpacks the topic of Offsetting versus Insetting, shedding light on the implications of both practices for the building sector.

After achieving ISO 19650 BIM Certification from BRE, here we explore the world of BIM, unpacking its critical role in advancing engineering standards and cultivating innovation.

CPW are delighted to have achieved UKAS Accredited (ISO 19650-2:2018) Information Management Certification for Businesses using BIM from BRE.