Header image

BUILDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS | WINNERS Consultancy of the Year (up to 50 employees) Winner: XCO2 Net zero can be a difficult goal for consultancies to work towards but, in the past two years, environmental engineers XCO2 have risen to the challenge, putting into practice their core values of relationship-building, equality, creativity and teamwork. The team has done an admirable job of reaching its goals during the pandemic and has made considerable strides in its ongoing zero carbon schemes including Eden North in Morecambe. Judges said: XCO2 kept the low carbon ambition at the heart of everything a model for repeat success. Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Building Performance Consultancy of the Year (51-300 employees) Winner: Max Fordham The judges described Max Fordhams entry as an impressive, passionate submission, with honest real-life data on completed projects that showed substantial engagement with peers and industry. The panel said the firm showed a true commitment to building performance and had a real focus on soft landings methodology and introducing postoccupancy monitoring on every project. Its sustained engagement with the net zero goal, and commitment to inclusion and diversity, make it an ideal candidate for this award. Sponsored by Airflow Building Performance Consultancy of the Year (over 300 Employees) Winner: Buro Happold In April 2021, Buro Happold reached its goal of becoming a net zero carbon organisation and is the first of 14 companies selected as Business Champions for the collaborative industry change programme CO2nstructZero. Its continued innovation and commitment to inclusion and diversity made it a standout candidate for this award. The judges were impressed with the firms versatility, the quality of its data collection tools and its ability to establish itself as a high-calibre consultancy even in the context of the pandemic. Sponsored by ABB 22 March 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE March 22 pp20-25 BPA Awards.indd 22 25/02/2022 16:55