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Back in September, we had the pleasure of being sponsor of the month for Wasteshark Leeds, celebrating its official launch just a few months earlier in July. 🦈 So, how’s the little guy been doing since then? Let’s dive into the stats... During our sponsor month, WasteShark covered an impressive 4.59 kilometres and scooped up a whopping 768 litres of mixed waste (both man-made and natural) - that’s a huge amount for one little drone! Since it first entered Leeds' waterways, the bot has travelled 19.44 kilometres and removed an incredible 2,136 litres of waste. 👏 While we recognise that there's still a lot of work to do when it comes to changing behaviours and caring for our environment, it's projects like these that really drive forward the power of innovation and collaboration. They’re a reminder of how technology can actively support and sustain our natural world. 🌎 As WasteShark Leeds continues its journey, we can’t wait to see even more initiatives like this emerge as we head into 2025! A big thank-you to the organisations behind this amazing project: Yorkshire Design Group | Canal Connections CIC | Wasteshark Leeds | RanMarine Technology  #CollaborateForChange #TechForGood #WasteShark #DroneTechnology #SustainableInnovation #Leeds #WasteManagement #EnvironmentMatters #PlasticPollution #WeAreCPW

“The support for retrofitting in the budget is vital, particularly in the context of the growing push to upgrade existing building stock to meet stricter environmental regulations. "However, I strongly believe more investment in this area is necessary given the current state of many of our buildings in the UK. Serious commitment and investment are needed to upgrade building fabric before we can even consider tackling greener energy sources," shares Hannah Kissick, our Innovation and Decarbonisation Lead. With the 2024 Budget announced earlier this autumn, the UK has signalled steps toward sustainable development, NHS improvements, and addressing the housing crisis. While these initiatives are welcome, as Hannah points out, the state of much of our building stock highlights the need for greater commitment and funding to drive real progress. We asked four of our specialists to share their views on what this means for the built environment: stay tuned for the full news piece! 📰 #GovernmentFunding #Sustainability #BuildingSector #WeAreCPW

The Onyx Ward Low-Secure Autism Unit is a purpose-built inpatient facility designed to meet Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s goal of eliminating dormitories and providing patients with their own private space. The unit features seven self-contained, single-person flats, including one that is fully accessible. Our engineers and consultants, collaborated with the project team to create a studio-style accommodation facility, incorporating open communal spaces, a garden, and private outdoor areas connected to each bedroom. Recognising the sensory challenges often faced by autistic patients, the design prioritises reducing overstimulation. Each flat is equipped with personalised lighting and temperature controls, enabling residents to adapt their environment to suit their needs. To ensure the facility was truly fit for purpose, the hospital liaised with the neurodivergent community, gathering valuable insights to inform the design and create a calming, user-centric space. Discover how engineering tailored for the end-user shaped this innovative project: https://lnkd.in/eFWBMiDu #SensoryDesign #SENDfacility #HealthcareInnovation #WeAreCPW

Watch our case study video on YouTube to see how we brought the vision for Bodington Football Hub to life: 🎥  https://lnkd.in/eRZ56AmM In partnership with the University of Leeds and the Football Foundation, we helped deliver a cutting-edge, sustainable sports hub for students and the local community. Discover all the details in our video! #SustainableDesign #CommunityBuilding #SportsFacilities #WeAreCPW

The office thermostat isn’t the only thing turned up today – check out our festive jumpers! 🎅 Our regional teams have brought the holiday cheer in style for this year’s Christmas Jumper Day, complete with a cheeky mince pie or two 🥧 We also held a raffle and raised an incredible £1,053 for Age UK Solihull and the British Heart Foundation 👏 spreading the joy far beyond our offices.  From all of us at CPW, we wish you a season filled with laughter, joy, and some seriously snazzy sweaters! #ChristmasJumperDay #AgeUKSolihull #BritishHeartFoundation #WeAreCPW

As part of Bradford College’s ambitious estates strategy, we’ve been involved in the installation of a brand-new substation, ensuring the college is future-proofed to meet its growing electrical demands. This particular project is critical in supporting the wider redevelopment efforts, including the refurbishment of the Advanced Technology Centre, and is part of the College's commitment to regional economic growth. Collaborating with J Richardson Electrical, we’ve helped lay the groundwork for sustainable and reliable energy across multiple buildings on campus. Image credits: Bond Bryan  #ElectricalInfrastructure #FutureProofing #Sustainability #BradfordCollege #WeAreCPW

CPW Oxford are proud to be providing MEP and Sustainability consultant duties on this exciting scheme… #WeAreCPW

“The biggest issue we find in the NHS is firefighting. A lack of funding has completely understandably led having to deal with immediate backlog maintenance issues, without stepping back to see the bigger picture (e.g. NHS decarbonisation by 2040). "We see buildings that are not fit for purpose, unable to provide adequate bed space or services, while administration areas are underutilised following work from home trends post-pandemic – we have been addressing these at multiple hospitals across the UK with recent success at Queens Square University College London Hospitals. We see patients unable to easily access care in their local area – as we have tried to tackle this with the introduction of Community Diagnostic Centres," explains Steve Umbers, our Director and Healthcare specialist at CPW. The UK government’s 2024 budget, announced in October, has set the tone for addressing key national priorities, including supporting the #NHS, building better schools, and tackling the housing crisis. With the built environment sector still navigating Brexit’s impact, the pandemic’s aftermath, and global supply chain challenges, this funding presents both opportunities and questions about its reach and effectiveness. For the built environment, this is a critical moment to tackle major issues within UK building stock - but will the investment truly go far enough? We asked four of our specialists at CPW to share their perspectives: stay tuned for the full news piece! 📰 What do you think? Will this funding deliver meaningful change? Share your thoughts below 👇 #GovernmentFunding #NHS #BuildingSector #WeAreCPW

📢 We're hiring! 📢 Due to business growth and the evolving technology market, we are looking for a Head of IT at CPW. We are looking for someone who has a real passion for IT, a drive to be the best. Someone who will understand our business and help develop IT strategies to assist in our success. Are you looking for a new challenge in IT? Are you keen to learn more about CPW and utilise your skills within a new organisation? We are interested in speaking with experienced professionals for this role, so please reach out for more information. Take a look at our advert below and contact me today for a confidential conversation! ✍ #IT #hiring #WeareCPW #recruiting

In partnership with the Football Foundation, we teamed up with the University of Leeds to help transform local football facilities, to provide a cutting-edge, sustainable hub, to benefit both students and the wider community. ⚽ Collaborating with the project team, we led the way with #MEP design, ensuring the building met sustainability standards and achieved an EPC A rating. The new facility provides a high-quality, accessible space that features an energy efficient pavilion building with 4 main changing rooms, shower capacity for four-teams at a time, facilities for officials, a kitchen and café area, alongside 3 new artificial 3G floodlit pitches. We focused on delivering energy-efficient building services that are responsive to varying user needs, with an emphasis on a minimal carbon footprint and adaptability to the external climate. Explore the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eZB7HMus #SustainableDesign #CommunityBuilding #SportsFacilities #WeAreCPW