Fuelling Progress: The Insider’s Guide to HNES Application Success
Elevate Everywhere has worked on projects from both ends of the HNES pipeline, from applications to funded works. Having learned from experience how to distill a heat network’s various inefficiencies into a winning application, we are eager to share some tips on how to maximise applicants’ chances of funding.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating Elevate’s Brilliant Female Engineers
According to a study led by the University of Hull in 2020, 90.7% of engineers in the renewable energy sector are male. This is why, for Women’s History Month, we want to shine a spotlight on Elevate’s brilliant female engineers who have thrived in this industry despite the systemic odds stacked against them.
Elmsbrook Eco-Town: Pioneering Sustainable Living and Lessons for the Future
Welcome to Elmsbrook Eco-Town, a beacon of sustainable development nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire. Elevate occupied the role of Owner’s Engineer back when it was being developed and as I walked through its streets, it was clear that Elmsbrook isn't just a housing development...
Elevate for All: Our Initiative to Remove Barriers for Disabled Jobseekers
In the current employment landscape, individuals with disabilities face significant diversity and inclusion challenges. The employment rate for people with disabilities is roughly 30% lower than that of the broader population.
Adapting to the Times: Why we’ve repurposed to be what the world needs us to be
The world is changing at a dizzying pace, and if we're to remain relevant in today's dynamic landscape, we must adapt and evolve. As future-thinking engineers our philosophy is simple: design not to sustain, but to elevate…
The Evolution of Sustainability: Embracing the shift in focus from harm reduction to active improvement
In today's rapidly changing world, addressing the myriad challenges facing our planet and its inhabitants has never been more crucial. As the need for sustainable solutions grows increasingly urgent, it's essential to reevaluate…
Why learning that cultivates a new kind of personal and organisational awareness is a must-have before net zero planning
Sustainability training is essential for achieving net zero targets in the built environment by fostering a resilient culture, nurturing green skills, and empowering employees as change agents…
Systems Thinking Unleashed: Joining the dots to tackle the climate and energy puzzle in the built environment
There's a promising approach that might just help us turn things around. So, buckle up, and let's dive into what systems thinking is all about, how it can be applied to the built environment, and why it's essential…