Important update for project teams working with LEED certification
From June 30, 2026, new project registrations under LEED v4.1 will close. After this date, all new registrations must follow LEED v5. Projects already registered under v4 or v4.1 may continue progressing toward certification until June 30, 2032.
BREEAM Certificate & Branding Update: What Clients and Assessors Need to Know
As part of BREEAM’s continued progression, a newly updated certificate format has now been released. The refreshed layout provides clearer structure, expanded space for assessment and client details, and introduces the new indigo BREEAM logo.
Scotland introduces a Passivhaus equivalent standard for all new homes
As part of Scotland’s ongoing drive toward higher-performing, lower carbon homes, the Scottish Government has now set out its intentions for a significant update to Technical Handbook Section 6, including the retirement of SAP and a tightening of fabric performance requirements.
Growth, Accreditation and Sustainable Innovation in 2025 – Our Vision for 2026
2025 was an exceptional year for Cudd Bentley Consulting we intend to continue the momentum into 2026 building on our mechanical, electrical, public health and sustainability engineering consultancy.
Season’s Greetings from the team at Cudd Bentley
As we approach Christmas and the New Year, we wanted to share our appreciation for your continued partnership.
Delivering Technical Excellence: Cudd Bentley’s Manchester Engineering Team
With significant residential and commercial developments in the north of England, CBC took the strategic step last year to establish an office to collaborate closely with our teams in London and Ascot.
Supporting Clients with the Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022 & Higher Risk Buildings was introduced to the construction industry following the Grenfell disaster in 2017 and findings from the subsequent inquiry.
CBC Delivers Adaption to Climate Change Strategy
The Adaptation to Climate Change strategy is a service that Cudd Bentley offers our clients, delivered by the CBC sustainability team in close collaboration with our engineers and design team using the BREEAM credit for climate adaptation WST 05, which focuses on resilience.
BREEAM V7 – key changes for sustainable engineering consultancy
With news that registrations for BREEAM International and UK New Construction V7 will open at the end of September, our sustainability team wanted to clarify what this update means for sustainable engineering consultancy.
New Build or Refurbishment – The Essential Role of Carbon Assessments in Construction Decisions
When we collaborate with clients on projects, one of the first discussions is whether they choose to invest in a new build or determine if refurbishment is a more viable, cost-effective option.