We design differently
For too long, construction has followed the linear path of take, make and dispose.
This mindset has left a legacy of waste, carbon emissions and damage to nature. Buildings can last centuries, yet they have been treated as short-term assets, not long-term parts of thriving communities. That means reusing what already exists and embracing new approaches such as regenerative design where possible.
Our B Corp Certification marks a key milestone in our journey to engineer a better society. From how we support careers to how we give back to our communities, it gives us a framework to measure our impact and turn our values into action. We’ve outlined this in our 2024/25 Impact Report, which sets out our commitment and direction of travel.
This year, we’ve challenged ourselves to go further.
Our B Corp Achievements
Going further
Where do the materials we use come from? How much harm do we cause?
We can't change the way we design without first answering these simple questions.
Our Material Impact Report is the start of that journey, setting out what we already know and what we need to understand.
What if a design competition could change how we think, work and feel as engineers?
Last summer, we ran an internal Regenerative Design Competition to find out. Six teams envisioned a visitor centre designed using local materials, prioritising nature and community, and built for future generations.
Our industry is good at identifying problems – from the climate crisis to social inequality – but less good at acting on them.
That’s why we’ve gathered perspectives from across our industry to show how a stewardship approach can benefit organisations and their communities in practice.
More than a workplace, Society Building is a space for the built environment to think, question, make and collaborate beyond traditional industry siloes.
We’ve extended our reach into the South West, inviting local practices, national firms, freelancers and emerging start-ups in the built environment sector to be part of something bigger.
