Director John Hauton heads up the charity efforts at CPW, coordinating the charity working group and overseeing all fundraising activities. Charity work is a big part of John’s life, both at work and at home, making him the perfect person to lead with passion in this area.

Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment that shapes the future of our built environment. In the quest for sustainable excellence, understanding the intricacies of different accreditation systems is paramount.

Architectural acoustic design is a branch of engineering concerning sound within buildings and the design of structures and elements to achieve good acoustic conditions. Read more in our complete guide.

Lighting and the work of lighting team is pivotal to the conception, completion and overall success of a building project. The lighting teams main aim is to create and lead innovative design strategies, support all CPW international engineers with training and offer our expertise to projects to ensure the most effective lighting design is developed, this would include for the sustainability of the design as well as the overall visual appeal.

CPW have helped transform the beautiful 1920s James Cond building into a sustainable construction training facility for University College Birmingham.

With the COP28 climate summit drawing to a close this week, Innovations and Sustainability Associate Hannah Kissick reflects on the outcomes and commitments.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of three talented team members to director roles, marking our significant growth into a wider variety of disciplines.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, one often overlooked aspect of sustainability is embodied carbon. Find out everything you need to know about embodied carbon in this article.

We are celebrating the release of 'King Charles III: The Leadership and Vision of a Modern Monarch' with an insightful discussion with one of our Directors, Carl Standley, on nurturing future eco-conscious leaders in engineering.

Adopting a whole-building approach to design, Passivhaus is considered the most rigorous energy-based standard with certification.

CPW is celebrating winning first place in the Project/Initiative of the Year Award at the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) West Midlands Awards for the second year in a row with the 10 Brindley Place.

Natural gas and petroleum release carbon into our atmosphere and accelerate climate change, but hydrogen can provide a less damaging alternative.

The UK government are proposing to ban gas boilers in all new homes from 2025 to make our housing design practices more sustainable. But why is this the case, and what’s the alternative?

It’s a well-known fact that 80% of today’s buildings will still be in use by 2050 – the deadline for the UK government’s net zero targets – so why is the energy efficiency of our existing building stock not given as much airtime as new projects?

Climate change and the climate emergency are complicated terms, so what do they mean in reality and what are the sustainable solutions?

Birmingham’s skyline is set for dramatic change now that the transformative Smallbrook Queensway development has been given a resolution to grant planning by Birmingham City Council, after receiving our expert support.

Passivhaus standards and sustainable design are currently at the forefront of every industry conversation, and rightly so. Companies are more concerned than ever about maintaining high levels of energy efficiency and reducing the impact of their buildings on the surrounding environment.

Interview with Steve Lakin, our Consultant Advisor in advance of the eagerly awaited release of ‘His Majesty at 75: The leadership and Vision of King Charles III’, in which CPW will be recognised for its sustainability efforts.

This year CPW has dedicated two working days to charity. We closed our offices, empowering our amazing staff to make a positive impact in their local communities and support causes close to their hearts. To sweeten the deal, our Directors agreed to match the funds raised during these days.

CPW has welcomed 16 new recruits onto our 2023 apprenticeship programme, which is being delivered in partnership with regional colleges to train the next generation.