Work has started on site to transform a dated Oxford backstreet dominated by aging garages unfit for modern city centre life into a characterful, highly energy efficient modern mews that will be home to 33 students at St John’s College Oxford.

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.

We are thrilled that two of our engineers have been recognised at the CIBSE West Midlands Awards 2024. These awards showcase, recognise and reward the abundance of MEP Building Services talent and the hard-working professionals that we have in the West Midlands region.

Following on from the success in May, on 20 September CPW has held its second charity day of 2024. We closed our doors for the day, providing our staff with a day to get out the office and into their local communities, helping with local causes in need of their support.

The much-anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) – the Standard – has finally been published in pilot form. Director of Sustainability, Dr Stephen Ball, explains more about the Standard and how CPW can help your projects achieve it.

CPW is pleased to have been recognised at the Planet Mark Awards for our commitment to sustainability with a 5 Year Milestone Award.

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.

While the students were away on their summer break, design and construction teams have been working hard at Bradford College to unveil a wealth of new facilities.

This year CPW completed its first annual assessment of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance for our Solihull Head Quarters under the international standard, GRESB.

The BREEAM UK New Construction Version V7 Manual has been released, raising the standards of sustainability practices in the UK. CPW are here to help you understand the latest developments.

CPW has joined forces with local Construction companies to provide time, labour, and costs for free to upgrade the SENCO facilities at the Grace Academy in Coventry.

Following Director John Hauton’s moving trip to The Gambia, where he helped to renovate a school, the Directors at CPW were inspired to do more to help.

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.

CPW is supporting St John’s College Oxford to create student accommodation that meets the needs of its occupants, as well as minimising its impact on the environment.

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.

A new aquatic robot called a WasteShark, inspired by a whale shark’s open-mouthed feeding technique, has been launched this week using cutting-edge technology to collect litter on the waterways in Leeds City Centre.

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.