We value existing buildings. In a world of finite resources, the imperative to build less is becoming more and more prevalent. The increase in tenant organisations pursuing net zero targets means there is more scrutiny on the buildings they occupy. The most sustainable building is one that nurtures the relationship between people and planetary health, striking not only a balance but improved outcomes in social and environmental sustainability.
We work with you to reposition your assets and increase sustainability credentials. We focus on operational actions to ensure comfort and productivity remain high while resource consumption is continually minimised.
Operations and asset repositioning services
Building monitoring, auditing and tuning
Any roadmap requires a process of validation in implementation to confirm that the anticipated emissions reduction or offset targets are being met.
NDY has considerable experience in the process of building tuning, both for new build and refurbished physical assets, using project-specific benchmarks to monitor performance over time and identify any areas requiring further attention to deliver optimum performance in collaboration with facilities management and contractors. We also use NABERS and international energy audit standards as recognisable and verified approaches to monitor and audit performance.
Collaborating with our smart buildings team, opportunities for new sustainability initiatives in existing buildings are endless. Using data blended from various sources, we measure, track and verify building performance and accurately align operations to user needs. This real time data provides us opportunities to influence outcomes rather than seeing performance retrospectively.
Operational and maintenance action plans
Often, our monitoring, auditing and tuning services will result in the need for a clear operational and maintenance action plan.
We provide action plans for facilities managers with clear short, medium and long-term objectives to prioritise efficient and low carbon operations. This may include inspection and audit schedules, tuning benchmarks, plant replacement strategies and sustainable procurement considerations.
Zero carbon action plans
We provide zero carbon action plans for precincts and buildings with clear actions to achieve zero carbon. This starts with design and follows into procurement, construction and operation.
Our plans future-proof buildings to accommodate any future additional loads, energy storage or demand response solutions which may occur or be implemented during a building’s lifetime. We also consider end-of-life scenarios and provide insight into future solutions for carbon risks such as back-up generation and refrigerants.
Verified sustainability certifications
We believe that a robust design framework or certification can help ensure a project’s environmental and social sustainability aspirations are realised in design, construction and operation.
We offer formal management and administration against all industry recognised sustainability certification schemes including Green Star, BREEAM, LEED, NABERS, WELL, Passive House and Living Building Challenge.
Workplace policy development
Clear workplace policies and procedures provide governance and communicate an organisation’s commitments along with supporting employees’ physical and mental wellbeing. They can make adopting and maintaining healthy behaviours easier and create and foster a positive company culture.
We can you help you review existing policies, identify gaps and develop workplace policies and processes to support in the achievement of verified sustainability certifications, such as WELL, or generally improve your organisation’s performance. Both certification and improved organisational performance will contribute to an increased GRESB score.
