Today, we mark 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 provision, and
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 initiatives, integrating life
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
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 this certification strengthens our defences against common cyber threats and reinforces client trust. As it increasingly becomes a
Our apprentice engineers recently visited one of our live projects in Wigan, to gain first hand experience of the floor slab construction process. Observing how careful sequencing, coordination, and teamwork bring large-scale industrial spaces to life. The team was given a guided tour of key project milestones, witnessing how careful sequencing, coordination, and teamwork bring
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
From conceptual engineering to detailed delivery, BE Design is helping to shape a development that also contributes to the future resilience and efficiency of London’s sustainable logistics infrastructure. Leyton Logistics Hub will feature 11 units ranging from 6,000 to 36,000 sq ft, all targeting EPC A+ and BREEAM Outstanding ratings,
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
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Gwynne has assumed the role of Director at BE Design, bringing with him an extensive and highly specialized background in sustainability consultancy within the built environment sector. Andrew began his career focused on conducting detailed surveys of residential and commercial buildings, primarily for