Sustainable Buildings Monitor - Revision history

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−	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainable Buildings Monitor]. The report examines the range of carbon emissions created by the operation of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.	+	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainable Buildings Monitor]. The report examines the range of carbon emissions created by the operation of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the [https://cebr.com Centre for Economics and Business Research] (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.

	= Findings =		= Findings =

Designing Buildings at 06:20, 18 May 2021

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−	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainable Buildings Monitor]. The report examines the range of ~~the~~ carbon emissions created by the ~~operations~~ of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.	+	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainable Buildings Monitor]. The report examines the range of carbon emissions created by the operation of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.

	= Findings =		= Findings =
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	== Regional highs and lows ==		== Regional highs and lows ==

−	Analysis showed that the South West ~~region~~ is the least energy intensive; Scotland is the ~~largest consumer~~. Scotland’s high levels of consumption were linked to its temperatures and its native industries.	+	Analysis showed that the South West is the least energy intensive while Scotland is the most energy intensive. Scotland’s high levels of consumption were linked to its temperatures and its native industries.

	Regions including London and the South-East, with a higher reliance on electricity, would perform marginally better in 2021 due to the changes in electricity carbon emission factors.		Regions including London and the South-East, with a higher reliance on electricity, would perform marginally better in 2021 due to the changes in electricity carbon emission factors.
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	== Performance factors ==		== Performance factors ==

−	A significant factor in building performance related to the maintenance regime and optimisation of building services. Data suggested that poorly performing building services account for a significant percentage of energy use and emissions production.	+	A significant factor in building performance is related to the maintenance regime and optimisation of building services. Data suggested that poorly performing building services account for a significant percentage of energy use and emissions production.

−	Also, the effect of sector clustering in preferential locations that provide commercial advantage, for example access to transport hubs, a highly skilled ~~localised~~ workforce or abundant energy supplies also contributed to regional variances ~~through the concentration factor~~.	+	Also, the effect of sector clustering in preferential locations that provide commercial advantage, for example access to transport hubs, a highly skilled local workforce or abundant energy supplies also contributed to regional variances.

	== Innovative sectors ==		== Innovative sectors ==

−	The report’s industry analysis highlighted how some of the UK’s most ~~prominent~~ sectors are embracing innovation. Education and healthcare were recognised for their commitments to moving towards zero carbon goals. Data centres were also acknowledged as innovators in terms of energy usage.	+	The report’s industry analysis highlighted how some of the UK’s most important sectors are embracing innovation. Education and healthcare were recognised for their commitments to moving towards zero carbon goals. Data centres were also acknowledged as innovators in terms of energy usage.

	= Standardising data =		= Standardising data =

−	One of the most significant findings revealed an inherent challenge - the availability, timeliness and ~~quality~~ of data ~~was inconsistent, underscoring~~ the need for a uniform and transparent process for benchmarking and performance measurement~~. These discrepancies highlight the UK’s need for a more modern method of collecting and analysing data~~. ISG sees standardised data as pivotal in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.	+	One of the most significant findings revealed an inherent challenge - the availability, timeliness, quality and inconsistency of data - highlighting the need for a uniform and transparent process for benchmarking and performance measurement. ISG sees standardised data as pivotal in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the Sustainable Buildings Monitor. The report examines the range of the carbon emissions created by the operations of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.	+	In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainable Buildings Monitor]. The report examines the range of the carbon emissions created by the operations of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.

	= Findings =		= Findings =
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	== Innovative sectors ==		== Innovative sectors ==

−	The report’s ~~sector~~ analysis highlighted how some of the UK’s most prominent sectors are embracing innovation. Education and healthcare were recognised for their commitments to moving towards zero carbon goals. Data centres were also acknowledged as innovators in terms of energy usage.	+	The report’s industry analysis highlighted how some of the UK’s most prominent sectors are embracing innovation. Education and healthcare were recognised for their commitments to moving towards zero carbon goals. Data centres were also acknowledged as innovators in terms of energy usage.

	= Standardising data =		= Standardising data =

	One of the most significant findings revealed an inherent challenge - the availability, timeliness and quality of data was inconsistent, underscoring the need for a uniform and transparent process for benchmarking and performance measurement. These discrepancies highlight the UK’s need for a more modern method of collecting and analysing data. ISG sees standardised data as pivotal in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.		One of the most significant findings revealed an inherent challenge - the availability, timeliness and quality of data was inconsistent, underscoring the need for a uniform and transparent process for benchmarking and performance measurement. These discrepancies highlight the UK’s need for a more modern method of collecting and analysing data. ISG sees standardised data as pivotal in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Building maintenance.
		+	* Building services.
		+	* Building services maintenance contractors’ role in reducing carbon emissions
		+	* Net zero carbon 2050.
		+	* Renewable energy.
		+	* Scotland publishes plans to reach net zero targets with Heat in Buildings Strategy.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* ISG, [https://isgltd.com/en/campaigns/sustainable-buildings-monitor Sustainble Buildings Monitor].

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= Introduction =

In May 2021, the construction services company ISG published the Sustainable Buildings Monitor. The report examines the range of the carbon emissions created by the operations of non-residential buildings in different regions of the UK. The research was conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of ISG.

= Findings =

CEBR used publicly available information to set out regional estimates of the emissions and energy consumption of commercial buildings to assess the scale of the net-zero challenge. The report concluded that all regions have a significant distance to travel to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

== Regional highs and lows ==

Analysis showed that the South West region is the least energy intensive; Scotland is the largest consumer. Scotland’s high levels of consumption were linked to its temperatures and its native industries.

Regions including London and the South-East, with a higher reliance on electricity, would perform marginally better in 2021 due to the changes in electricity carbon emission factors.

== Performance factors ==

A significant factor in building performance related to the maintenance regime and optimisation of building services. Data suggested that poorly performing building services account for a significant percentage of energy use and emissions production.

Also, the effect of sector clustering in preferential locations that provide commercial advantage, for example access to transport hubs, a highly skilled localised workforce or abundant energy supplies also contributed to regional variances through the concentration factor.

== Innovative sectors ==

The report’s sector analysis highlighted how some of the UK’s most prominent sectors are embracing innovation. Education and healthcare were recognised for their commitments to moving towards zero carbon goals. Data centres were also acknowledged as innovators in terms of energy usage.

= Standardising data =

One of the most significant findings revealed an inherent challenge - the availability, timeliness and quality of data was inconsistent, underscoring the need for a uniform and transparent process for benchmarking and performance measurement. These discrepancies highlight the UK’s need for a more modern method of collecting and analysing data. ISG sees standardised data as pivotal in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.

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