It’s National Apprentice week! At BE Design, apprenticeships are about more than gaining qualifications, they’re about creating opportunities for the next generation and investing in the communities where we work. Apprenticeships build a future-ready talent pipeline and shape teams that truly reflect company values and culture. For individuals, apprenticeships provide the chance to earn while
On 25 September, we marked a decade since the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—a bold global blueprint committing the world to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The SDGs have driven real change: significant progress in education access, health outcomes, electricity
We are thrilled to welcome Esmee Ten Pas to the BE Design family as our ESG & Sustainability Consultant. Esmee brings a strong background in sustainable construction, circular economy, and ESG strategy, with a proven track record of driving meaningful environmental impact. She has extensive experience leading sustainability initiatives, integrating
Exciting News!! BREEAM New Construction Version 7 finally launched at the end of September 2025, which updates both the UK and International New Construction criteria and standards. This update has resulted in BREEAM UK and BREEAM International New Construction being more closely aligned than they ever have been, with many requirements and benchmark targets having
For BE Design, Cyber Essentials represents more than compliance—it’s an integral part of how we do business. It reflects our dedication to protecting our clients, their data, and our shared reputation. Achieving Cyber Essentials certification strengthens our defences against common cyber threats and reinforces client trust. As it increasingly becomes
Our junior engineers recently visited one of our live projects in Wigan, to gain firsthand experience of the floor slab construction process. Observing how careful sequencing, coordination, and teamwork bring large-scale industrial spaces to life. A big thank you to the site engineer, who generously shared his knowledge and walked
Boxworth Gateway is a zero-carbon of 920,000 sq. ft of high-quality logistics space across 8 units. It will generate an estimated 1,450 site and construction jobs, a new bus service to Boxworth Town Centre, dedicated cycle and pedestrian routes, community orchard and a substantial biodiversity net gain. The BE Design
Named Leyton Logistics Hub, the project will feature 11 units ranging from 6,000 to 36,000 sq ft, all targeting EPC A+ and BREEAM Outstanding ratings, with a gross development value of around £130 million. Located near key arterial routes, including the A406 North Circular and A12, the site benefits from
The proposed Humber Tech Park development will consist of three data centre buildings delivering 384 MW of capacity, becoming one of the largest data centres in Europe. As part of the plans, a large horticultural greenhouse will also be built, powered by waste heat from the data centre. Greystoke Land
BE Design is pleased to announce Birgit Schneider’s promotion as Principle Sustainability Consultant, with over 17 years of diverse construction industry experience across Germany and the UK. Birgit’s career spans a broad spectrum of roles with a major contractor, including site management, cost and project management, business development, and sustainability