What is a Low Carbon Consultant?

This focus on sustainability is bringing about positive change. The construction industry is beginning to think not just about how we’re conducting our builds, but how sustainable and future-proofed our builds are.

There are no shortcuts to cutting emissions. There are however many methods that are gaining traction that a low carbon consultant can advise you on during your build. This blog explains why you should consider a consultant for your next project.

Low carbon consultants

A low carbon consultant is a qualified entity that provides advice on how to minimise energy use and emissions within buildings. This covers both existing builds and future builds. Their advice extends to both design and operation, allowing them to improve energy performance and encourage sustainable processes that help keep projects greener.

A consultant will be able to provide suggestions on where renewables and sustainable energy may be used, without an unpalatable increase in costs or changes to a project’s programme.

What does a low carbon consultant help with?

Consultants will advise on energy efficiency and conservation, as well as the use of low carbon technologies. As part of the wider project, we manage the building process effectively and ensure their technologies and recommendations are implemented efficiently.

As well as offering overall guidance on the sustainability of a new or existing project, our core aim is to evaluate the efficiency of a project and offer solutions to reduce carbon emissions throughout.

Low carbon consultants are a vital part of the design team, especially with the current focus on reducing emissions wherever possible. During design and delivery, they will cover building form, construction, orientation and low energy mechanical and electrical engineering.

Why does low carbon matter?

We have a social responsibility to begin investing in more sustainable methods of delivery. Buildings and their services are responsible for over 50% of carbon emissions.

By minimising the impact of carbon emissions during builds, you can show an immediate commitment to helping achieve net-zero. But, importantly, by investing in energy-efficient building techniques and the use of alternative materials and energy, you can ensure your project is reducing its impact on the environment in the long term too.

Do I need a low carbon consultant?

If you’re looking for a company to help your business become greener and have a more sustainable design process, then absolutely. By working with a low carbon consultant, you’re ensuring your processes are optimised to keep the environment as safe as possible, whilst delivering the highest-quality projects.

As a business, it’s becoming more important to play your part in the net-zero movement. Your clients care about what organisations are doing to reduce their emissions. Simple changes that are recommended by a qualified low carbon consultant can make a huge difference to the emissions of every project you undertake.

How can Demiurgic Consulting Engineers help?

We understand that there are many moving parts involved in construction, and making sustainable decisions that lower carbon emissions may not seem like a priority.

Beyond environmental impacts, this is no longer a viable position for your business to take. Especially if it wants to maintain a great brand image you’ve worked hard to achieve.

However, working with a low carbon consultant can help your next build become more environmentally driven, efficient as well as economic.

Want to talk to an expert to discuss the exact requirements for your building or estates portfolio? Please contact the team by calling 07511 004818 or contact gary@demiurgic.co.uk.