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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.

We were delighted to be invited back to Ripon Grammar School’s annual Careers Fair. It’s always a great chance to chat with enthusiastic students who are thinking about their future careers. We love sharing insights about Building Services Engineering, offering advice, and hopefully inspiring the next generation.

Events like this also help us spread the word about what we do while giving us fresh perspectives from young people. It’s so rewarding to connect with students and support them as they take their first steps towards exciting careers!

The progress photos from Omega Business Park highlight the immense scale of constructing these massive warehouse units. Unit four, spanning a vast 420,000 ft², includes a primary logistics warehouse, a two-story office for administrative and staff welfare purposes, and a transport office in the yard to manage vehicle and inventory flow.

The £49 million Diagnostic & Inpatient Unit at Frimley Park Hospital is now near completion. Working alongside MTX Contracts Ltd, DAY Architectural Ltd, and Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, DSSR provided full M&E design for this new facility, which features advanced imaging technology, a dedicated breast care unit, and 74 inpatient beds seamlessly integrated with the main hospital.

With a strong focus on sustainability, our energy-efficient M&E solutions complement MTX’s Modern Methods of Construction, reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions, and accelerating delivery. This collaborative effort has helped create a high-quality healthcare environment that will enhance patient care and diagnostic services for years to come.