Parker Wilson Senior Mechanical Engineer Rob Greenwood visited Liverpool John Moores University this week as part of their third year students’ project reviews. Rob was helping the students with respect to projects from a mechanical, electrical, public health and sustainability perspective. The advice was well received and Rob is looking forward to seeing the creative,Read more
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Amanda Lewin is taking part in this year’s I’m an Engineer Get Me Out of Here! I’m an Engineer is like school lessons meet the X Factor! School students choose which engineer gets a prize of £500 to communicate their work. Engineers and students talk on the website. They both break down barriers, have fun and learn.Read more
Parker Wilson are proud to announce that Callum Loftus won ‘Young Environmentalist of the Year’ at the 2013 CDA Awards in Rawtenstall. Callum’s work in dynamic carbon and energy modelling saw him beat the competition to pick up his award in front of a full crowd at St Mary’s Chambers. The awards were presented byRead more
The Green Economy Group,This committee is focused on bringing together the twin aims of securing economic growth as a fundamental part of the drive towards a low carbon economy. Using the foundations laid by the Chamber’s Carbon Reduction Group, the Green Economy Group has picked up the torch for business in Greater Manchester, working atRead more
Parker Wilson Sustain LLP are expanding their project team to meet the ever increasing demand for low carbon expertise. Rob Greenwood, a qualified BREEAM and Eco Homes assessor with a track record in sustainable development, has now joined our ranks. Internally, another engineer has now completed their training on the TAS dynamic simulation modelling software andRead more
CASE HISTORY: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH MIXED USE COMMERCIAL SPACE Client: Private Developer Parker Wilson Sustain LLP completed feasibility study and outline services design to meet planning requirements, including 10% renewables for the Merton Rule. The building comprises residential flats with ground floor retail space and first and second floor offices.
CASE HISTORY: EPC’s FOR LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Client: Lancashire County Council Parker Wilson Sustain LLP have completed Energy Performance Certificates and Recommendation Reports for 52 Units at Lancashire County Council’s White Cross Business Park. The site consists of 19 buildings, many of which were modelled simultaneously to ensure the highest levels of accuracy within theRead more
CASE HISTORY: ZERO CARBON HOUSE, LIVERPOOL Client: Not Disclosed Parker Wilson Sustain LLP completed an outline services and renewable technology design, including carbon calculations, for inclusion in planning submissions for a proposed Code for Sustainable Homes ‘Zero Carbon Home’. The development has recently been granted planning permission and, when completed, will be Liverpool’s first ZeroRead more
CASE HISTORY: PRIVATE HEALTHCARE EPC’s Client: Private Healthcare Group Parker Wilson Sustain LLP have completed Energy Performance Certificates and Recommendation Reports for a number of private healthcare facilities across the UK. Sites typically consisted of consulting facilities, diagnostic imaging suites and operating theatres. Each site was modelled using dynamic simulation software.
double public retrofits. Efficiency directive will be considered by the European Parliament in an attempt to meet 2020 energy use targets.