Decarbonising the built environment, including Health and Well Being settings, still presents persistent challenges despite strides in the construction industry. The NHS Net Zero Building Standard is pivotal, yet its inconsistency application across NHS Trusts challenges progress. seen advancements through on-site electricity generation via photovoltaic panels and heat pumps, there is much work to be done regarding embodied carbon. While operational carbon reduction has Healthcare buildings face unique challenges in both their design and construction due to the limited number of manufacturers for the numerous specialist components required. Using our wide range of experience we are continually working with specialist suppliers and contractors to help bridge this gap and deliver innovation and sustainability in the construction process. Modern Methods of Construction are also aiding the drive to Net Zero. Reduced transportation movements, shorter construction programmes and fewer defects all contribute to this. Gilling Dod is working alongside PSCP/Contracting partners to develop exemplar off-site standard component systems to help bring efficiencies to Health and Wellbeing buildings which draw on shared learnings from the Commercial, Science and Residential sectors. Built into designs from concept stage, we take a holistic approach, ensuring no compromise to Patient, Staff or Relative experience. Sustainable, ethical and economic design will be a bedrock of modern Healthcare building moving forward. Gilling Dod embraces this challenge and building on a proven record for BREEAM Excellent rated Health and Wellbeing buildings, is already delivering the next generation of Net Zero Carbon buildings for our clients and the communities they serve.
NZC & MMC
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