This presentation will share learning and key themes from the development of a medium term estate strategy at a multi-sited mixed- aged campus in the centre of Birmingham. Three speakers will come together - the client (BMET), project manager (PMc) and MEP specialist advisor (MStep) to share how we developed approach which considered fabric, mechanical components, energy systems to deliver a 10 year route map for decarbonising the estate. Critically we will share an approach which combined this work with a full condition study of the entire estate as well as updated space utilisation and space planning work to ensure that all three elements were brought together into a single over-arching strategy.

We will share our lifecycle costing approach and how - to our surprise - some of the smaller investment items have the shortest payback period. We will draw out lessons learnt, common themes and ongoing challenges for discussion and debate.

An embodied carbon led approach to refurbishment – lessons learned from Holy Trinity school
Peter Hazzard, Partner, Cundall
The Holy Trinity School project, part of the DfE School Building Replacement Programme, aimed to refurbish a 20-year-old building to net zero carbon in operation (NZCiO) standards. Initial plans included various façade improvements without considering embodied or whole life carbon. During the bid stage, a carbon-led approach was proposed, focusing on life expectancy, age, and condition. The project, secured with Bouygues, developed an optimal decarbonisation strategy during RIBA 3 and 4 stages, including low embodied carbon upgrades, heat pumps, improved ventilation, LED lighting, and PV panels. This approach meets DfE objectives and serves as a template for future refurbishments.