BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out (RFO) has received its first major update since 2014 with the launch of BREEAM RFO Version 7, offering a robust framework for assessing sustainability performance throughout the design and delivery of non-residential refurbishment and fit out projects. Registrations for BREEAM RFO V7 open on 24th September, with BREEAM RFO 2014 closing three months later. To support this transition, we’ve outlined five key actions that can strengthen your chances of achieving certification and help you deliver high-performing assets.

Following completion in July 2026, Bradford College’s Future Technology Centre at Junction Mills officially opened its doors, ready to welcome its first cohort of students who will help shape the future of the automotive and digital engineering industry. CPW is proud to have supported the delivery of this landmark facility alongside the wider project team.

As businesses place greater emphasis on employee wellbeing and ESG performance, the WELL Building Standard is becoming an increasingly important consideration across the built environment sector.

With over 20 years’ experience, Roger Rowlands, our Optimisation & Performance Solutions Lead, shares insights on post-occupancy evaluation, data-driven interventions, and how independent assessments can maximise building efficiency and sustainability.

Supporting people has always been at the heart of Jordan Clarke’s career. Now, that passion has earned international recognition, with the CPW Senior Engineer being named in the CIBSE YEN Global 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 as an Emerging Leader.

For the third year running, CPW teams across the UK have remained committed to making a difference, dedicating hundreds of hours to volunteering and raising substantial funds for charitable causes. From our annual Charity Day and the CPW 3 Peaks Challenge to fundraising quizzes and volunteering at the London Marathon, our teams have given their time and energy to support the causes that matter most to them.

‍The Global Health Building at the University of Oxford is entering its final stages of construction, marking a major milestone in the £32 million development. As the final tests take place, we are delighted to announce that the facility received an exceptional airtightness result that exceeds the stringent requirements of the Passivhaus Classic certification.

What does it take to build a successful career in engineering? Following International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) last month, CPW Associate, Marianna Ponikarovskaya, shares her experiences, proudest achievements, and valuable advice for those just starting out.

Behind every successful project is a team of passionate people. We caught up with Shivani Kumar, our Design Engineer, to hear about her journey into mechanical engineering, the projects that motivate her, and what she enjoys most about working in the industry.

This week, we attended the WIBSE West Midlands Decarbonisation Tour and Talk, hosted by the University of Wolverhampton at its Walsall Campus. The event was organised in honour of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) next week, and brought together industry professionals to share insights on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.

CPW has successfully renewed its Planet Mark Business Certification, marking seven years of independently verified carbon measurement and progress. The certification reflects our ongoing commitment to understanding and reducing the environmental impact of our UK operations, while embedding sustainability more deeply across the business.

The South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (IOT) at the Barnsley College University Centre, has been named ‘Retrofit of the Year’ at the 2026 Constructing Excellence Yorkshire & Humber Awards, recognising an outstanding transformation that blends heritage conservation with low‑carbon innovation.

The next chapter of MIX Manchester is now taking shape, with the submission of plans for the first phase of what is set to become one of the UK’s most significant science, innovation and advanced manufacturing destinations.

In the wake of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, and with our Apprenticeship Scheme now open for a new cohort, we sat down with Lucy Kedian, Graduate Public Health Engineer and winner of the CIBSE ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2025 (Level 3–4) award.

Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) continues to cement its reputation as one of the UK’s most important hubs for low-carbon innovation, with the recent launch of a pioneering rare earth magnet recycling facility marking a major milestone for both regional and national sustainability ambitions.

This month, we were pleased to welcome Dr Neil Shastri‑Hurst, MP for Solihull West and Shirley, to our Solihull Headquarters. His visit formed part of a wider initiative to engage with local businesses, understand the challenges we face, and hear more about how we support our communities.

A pioneering aquatic robot known as a WasteShark, inspired by a whale shark’s open-mouthed feeding technique, is continuing its mission to collect litter from the waterways of Leeds city centre – with CPW proud to remain a key supporter of the initiative.

The Roger Stevens Building at the University of Leeds has been voted the city’s favourite building of the past six decades at the Leeds Architecture Awards 2025, earning the coveted People’s Choice Award.

We’re proud to have supported the University of Derby on the delivery of its new Cavendish Building, a milestone development in sustainability that demonstrates how higher education estates can take meaningful, credible action towards net zero construction.

Join us as we take a look at 2025, a year defined by progress, partnership, and purpose. Across every sector we work in, our teams have continued to push boundaries, delivering projects that balance technical excellence with social and environmental impact.