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How we're creating a better future for everyone through innovation and sustainability
We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to helping the UK reach its Net Zero Carbon ambitions has been recognised as we have been shortlisted for Architect of the Year at UKREiiF 2023.
Date: 25 Apr 23
by AHR
Practice News
'Be Ready' campaign launches across the UK
From April 2023, those responsible for high-rise residential buildings in the UK must register with the new Building Safety Regulator.
Date: 26 Mar 23
by AHR
Practice News
We’re delighted to announce we have opened a new office in Cardiff
Our new office, led by directors Gary Overton, Karle Burford and Thomas Murphy, reaffirms our commitment to our clients and projects in the country.
Date: 23 Mar 23
by AHR
Practice News
Cheshire East Council framework appointment for building consultancy
Our building consultancy team is thrilled to have been appointed to the construction related Consultancy Services Framework for Cheshire East Council.
Date: 7 Mar 23
by AHR
Practice News
New framework appointment for our building consultancy team
We are delighted to have been appointed to Kemnal Academies Trust’s (TKAT) framework for the provision of asset management services.
Date: 16 Feb 23
by AHR
Practice News
We are appointed to the EN: Procure Green Consultants DPS
As part of our ongoing decarbonisation initiative, we’re proud to have been appointed to Lot 4 Retrofit Designers of the EN: Procure Green Consultants.
Date: 1 Feb 23
by AHR
Practice News
Allan Hunt becomes our new managing director of building consultancy
We are delighted to welcome Allan Hunt into his new role as managing director of AHR Building Consultancy Ltd.
Date: 16 Dec 22
by AHR
Practice News
Robert Grayson retires as managing director of building consultancy
After 40 years with AHR, Robert Grayson, managing director of AHR Building Consultancy Ltd, has announced his retirement from the practice at the end of 2022.
Date: 8 Dec 22
by AHR
Thought Leadership
Can social value help the UK ‘Build Back Better’ in a post-Covid world?
Looking ahead to a post-COVID world in an effort to take learnings from the enormous challenges faced and ‘Build Back Better’.
Date: 7 Jun 22
by Mark Stead
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Taking a retrospective approach to BIM
While the majority of the construction sector have embraced BIM, some parts of the industry have shown more resistance. This has persisted even as software becomes less and less expensive.
Date: 21 Feb 21
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Maintaining top class academy estates
How to maintain academy estates and maximise existing assets.
Date: 9 Dec 20
by Allan Hunt
Managing Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Using smart technology in the wake of Covid-19
Covid-19 introduced a new set of challenges for businesses and workplaces to ensure staff can work flexibly. How can using technology help us safely attend our workplaces?
Date: 28 Oct 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Social Value changes for 2021
We were delighted to see the shift in public procurement policy relating to social value last week, looking to strengthen the impact of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
Date: 9 Oct 20
by AHR
Thought Leadership
BIM and FM software in building management
BIM has gone mainstream, yet its benefits post-build, are still often overlooked, and take-up within FM has been low.
Date: 14 Sept 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Safeguarding rail: how anti-trespassing surveys can help improve safety
The key role anti-trespassing surveys can play in improving public safety.
Date: 12 Jul 20
by Stephen Bottom
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
The future of housing estates management is digital
How will the latest technology will shape the future of estates management by driving efficiency and increasing service standards across the residential sector.
Date: 6 Jul 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Digital twins: improving safety with smart technology
Owners of high-rise buildings are under intense scrutiny to improve safety for residents, and new technologies like the digital twin can play an important role in achieving that.
Date: 29 May 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Building a clear picture of education estates
Good estate management in schools is crucial, but this can be challenging. Estate managers must embrace new technology to streamline estate audits and ensure learning environments are suitable..
Date: 15 Apr 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Retrofit and regeneration
Many Local Authorities (LAs) have, understandably, been wary of taking on BIM unless absolutely necessary, however BIM can provide enormous cost and time savings in retrofit and regeneration projects.
Date: 14 Mar 20
by Lee McDougall
Director, Building Consultancy
Thought Leadership
Whole life planning: a holistic approach to maximising estates
Cost efficiency has always been important for owners and managers of estates. Yet for the public sector budgets have been heavily eroded and funding is now virtually non-existent.
Date: 16 Jan 20