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DSSR Project Shortlisted at the British Parking Awards 2025

We are really proud that the PepsiCo Beaumont Park Car Park project has been shortlisted for Best New Car Park at the British Parking Awards 2025. It’s a huge honour to see our work recognised alongside such high-quality projects.

Designing the MEP systems for a multi-story car park like this is always a challenge. It’s a complex puzzle of balancing various systems such as ventilation requirements, fire safety, and efficient lighting, all while keeping the user experience and sustainability at the forefront.

We’re incredibly grateful to our client, Huber Parking, and to everyone on the project team for their hard work and collaboration. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for tonight’s ceremony at the Royal Lancaster in London.

DSSR Project Engineer, Ciro Businaro:

“Absolutely brilliant news from our client, Huber Parking UK! I’m thrilled to see the PepsiCo Beaumont Park Car Park project in Leicester shortlisted for ‘Best New Car Park’ at the British Parking Awards 2025.

As the Electrical Design Engineer from DSSR on this outstanding project, I’m incredibly proud of the collaborative effort that went into making this scheme a success.

It’s truly rewarding to have our collective hard work recognised by the UK parking industry. Congratulations to Huber, PepsiCo, and every single person involved! Looking forward to the awards ceremony.”

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers at FunSTEM

Engaging with the next generation of engineers is a genuine pleasure, and we were thrilled to take part in the FunSTEM Renewable Energy project, a brilliant initiative by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT). The project, which saw us partner with Clyde Gateway and St Mungo’s Academy, gave us a wonderful opportunity to connect with young people in our local community and inspire them to consider careers in engineering and other STEM subjects.

Our involvement began at the project’s online launch event, where our Regional Director, Fiona Williamson, and Sustainability Assistant, Atheya Rajeev, delivered a presentation about DSSR and our roles within the company. The S4 pupils from Sacred Heart, St Anne’s, St Michael’s, St Denis’ and St Thomas’ Primary Schools were full of brilliant questions about what we do. It was great to see their enthusiasm and curiosity, which was a clear indication of their passion for science and technology. The project challenged these young people to become design engineers and entrepreneurs, developing their own products to generate energy sustainably. Over the course of a few weeks, they worked in teams to research, design, and create a model or vlog, which they then presented at a graduation event.

Atheya had the pleasure of attending the graduation at St Mungo’s Academy to represent DSSR and act as a volunteer judge for the students’ projects. She was tasked with assessing the creative solutions and ideas presented by a number of different teams. The pupils’ imagination and their understanding of renewable energy were truly impressive. The projects were innovative and well-thought-out—and the students’ enthusiasm was contagious. Atheya particularly enjoyed the conversations she had with them, as they were full of questions and new ideas, making the judging process a joy rather than a task. It was inspiring to witness these young minds take such an interest in a more sustainable future.

Being involved in initiatives like FunSTEM is incredibly important to us. It allows us to give back to the local community and, most importantly, to support and encourage young people as they consider their future career paths. We believe that by engaging with the next generation, we can help to shape a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.

This week, members of the DSSR Sustainability Team attended the All-Energy Conference, the UK’s largest low-carbon energy and renewables event, at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). All-Energy is a vital date on the calendar for professionals driving the renewable and low-carbon energy transition, offering expertise, innovative technologies, and critical insights to shape a net-zero future.

For DSSR, the event was a strategic opportunity for us to:

• Stay ahead of evolving regulations (e.g., Part L updates, net-zero compliance) and discover new methods of designing future-proof buildings such as the latest heat pumps, smart grids, and energy storage systems.
• Engage with 270+ exhibitors from 14 countries, identifying technologies that can be integrated into client projects for improved efficiency and decarbonisation.
• Connect with policymakers, developers, and investors actively seeking building services expertise to deliver sustainable infrastructure, retrofits, and energy-efficient designs.

Our team explored the latest challenges and opportunities in energy transition, attending seminars on heat decarbonisation, retrofitting, and cross-sector collaboration. The insights gained will directly inform DSSR’s design strategies and client solutions, ensuring we remain at the forefront of low-carbon building innovation.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing

Senior Sustainability Specialist, Rachel Mason, and Sustainability Assistant, Atheya Rajeev, highlighted the value of All-Energy’s global networking:

Rachel Mason:

“I’ve attended All-Energy for eight years, and this year’s focus on heat networks and affordable low-carbon heating was especially relevant for our work. The event is unmatched for building partnerships—whether with technology suppliers or developers needing MEP expertise to meet sustainability targets.”

Atheya Rajeev:

“The seminar on Scotland’s Heat Transition underscored how collaboration between designers, government, and private sectors is critical to achieving net-zero buildings. As my first All-Energy, it was inspiring to see how DSSR’s work aligns with these larger industry goals.”

With 600+ speakers and record-breaking attendance in 2024, All-Energy solidified its role as the hub for renewable energy innovation. DSSR’s participation underscores our commitment to delivering sustainable, compliant, and cost-effective building designs in a rapidly evolving sector. The team is already looking ahead and applying lessons from the conference to active projects and exploring partnerships with exhibitors to enhance DSSR’s service offerings.