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
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Gwynne has been promoted to Director of Sustainability at BE Design. Andrew has an extensive and highly specialised 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
We’re excited to welcome three new apprentice engineers — Toby Baldwin, Toby Hillman, and Nikolas Adamopoulos — to the BE Design family! 🎉 They’ll be gaining hands-on experience across engineering and construction, building their skills, and developing as part of our growing team. We’re looking forward to supporting their journey
BE Design have supported the client with civil, structural and geotechnical support from conception of this four industrial unit park, over 4 years ago. The scheme is now well into construction and we have been novated to the Contractor, undertaking detailed design to ensure completion of the development in line