For our Director, Antonios Agapakis, his decision to pursue a career within the Building Sector wasn’t born out of chance but sparked by a passion rooted in creativity and the joy of bringing bold ideas to life. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, including 17 years at CPW, his journey has been defined by adaptability, collaboration, and a drive to push the boundaries of building services design.

CPW is pleased to have been recognised by Planet Mark, a leading sustainability certification and net zero provider for organisations and the built environment, by being featured in their Sustainability Solutions Partner Directory.

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, CPW is proud to share we have received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The award follows a pledge to support the Armed Forces community, as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our Senior Sustainability Consultant, Jaime Oliver, shares her thoughts on the evolving nature of sustainability certifications, the growing influence of NABERS, and what architects and developers need to know about its role in real-world building performance.

2024 was filled with impactful CSR initiatives, with our teams going above and beyond to support local organisations within the community across the UK. Through fundraising events and volunteering countless hours, we came together to make a meaningful impact on the organisations and communities closest to us—and we’re already looking forward to continuing this support into the year ahead!

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.