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Practice News
Reflecting on the building consultancy projects that have shaped and supported our local communities this year
As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some our projects from 2024 which have had a positive impact on communities and their people.
Date: 9 Dec 24
by AHR
Practice News
How we’re supporting our clients’ maintenance and development plans through sophisticated MEP mapping services
The desire to embrace advancing technologies and discover new solutions has led to the development of our geomatic consultancy as it stands today, which offers sophisticated MEP mapping services.
Date: 9 Dec 24
by AHR
Practice News
Supporting the development and sustainability of your estate with thermal imaging technology
One of the keystones of sustainability and the net zero goal is the reduction of energy used to heat our buildings.
Date: 7 Oct 24
by AHR
Project News
Exciting plans to enhance a high-rise residential block in the heart of Huddersfield are shared with the public
To improve fire safety measures and provide enhanced living spaces, the 11-storey building, which dates back to 1968, will undergo a complete transformation.
Date: 22 Aug 23
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Taking a retrospective approach to BIM
While the majority of the construction sector have embraced BIM, some parts of the industry have shown more resistance. This has persisted even as software becomes less and less expensive.
Date: 21 Feb 21
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Maintaining top class academy estates
How to maintain academy estates and maximise existing assets.
Date: 9 Dec 20
by Allan Hunt
Managing Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 introduced a new set of challenges for businesses and workplaces to ensure staff can work flexibly. How can using technology help us safely attend our workplaces?
Date: 28 Oct 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Safeguarding rail: how anti-trespassing surveys can help improve safety
The key role anti-trespassing surveys can play in improving public safety.
Date: 12 Jul 20
by Stephen Bottom
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Digital twins: improving safety with smart technology
Owners of high-rise buildings are under intense scrutiny to improve safety for residents, and new technologies like the digital twin can play an important role in achieving that.
Date: 29 May 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Building a clear picture of education estates
Good estate management in schools is crucial, but this can be challenging. Estate managers must embrace new technology to streamline estate audits and ensure learning environments are suitable..
Date: 15 Apr 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Whole life planning: a holistic approach to maximising estates
Cost efficiency has always been important for owners and managers of estates. Yet for the public sector budgets have been heavily eroded and funding is now virtually non-existent.
Date: 16 Jan 20
by AHR
Thought Leadership
The future of transport is multi-modal
Multi-modal transport interchanges play a critical role as entry points into major urban centres. Yet the strategic role they can play in even the smallest of locations has only recently become clear.
Date: 2 Sept 18
by Stephen Bottom
Director, Building Consultancy