Strategy

Long-term future of the built environment

Never before has the construction industry been so focused on the long-term future of the built environment. And, with sustainability, in every sense of the word, remaining high on the agenda, the onus is on building services professionals to provide customers with an approach that will meet the environmental, economic and social needs of their buildings today and for the future.

Joined up approach

Working closely with customers, a more joined up approach to building development can be encouraged, where activities are coordinated from the outset, based on reducing whole-life costs through innovative specification and ongoing maintenance, rather than simply concentrating on the short-term build cost. NG Bailey has adopted a complete 'cradle to grave' responsibility and all the work carried out is focused towards better environmental efficiency and creating a better life in buildings for occupiers.

Early engagement means maximum benefit

Mechanical and engineering costs make up as much as 30 per cent of a total building cost in the commercial market and it is forecast that this could rise by as much as two per cent in the future, because of the increased focus on cleaner buildings. To enable a successful whole-life approach it is essential that the planning and design team of a construction project involves companies like NG Bailey, at the earliest possible stage.