Sustainable Engineering & Low-Carbon Design in Cambridge

At Delta M&E, sustainability is at the core of our engineering philosophy. We specialise in integrating low-carbon and energy-efficient solutions into Building Services projects, helping our clients reduce operational costs, meet legislative requirements, and achieve ambitious environmental targets. Our sustainable engineering services bridge the gap between initial design intent and measurable long-term performance.

Energy & Carbon Reduction Solutions

We focus on minimizing the environmental footprint of your building through intelligent design and analysis:

• Building Energy Modelling (BEM): We use advanced simulation tools to accurately predict energy consumption, assess thermal performance, and model the impact of different design strategies (e.g., insulation, glazing, shading) before construction begins.

• Decarbonisation Pathways: Developing clear, strategic plans to transition existing buildings and infrastructure away from fossil fuel reliance towards Net Zero Carbon operations, focusing on electrification and high-efficiency plant replacement.

• Renewable Energy Integration: Design and feasibility studies for integrating technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), Solar Photovoltaics (PV), and Solar Thermal to generate on-site, clean energy.

• Optimisation of Plant and Controls: Reviewing and fine-tuning existing Building Management Systems (BMS) and mechanical/electrical plant to ensure they operate at peak efficiency, minimizing wasted energy.

Certification and Compliance

We provide the necessary documentation and expertise to achieve recognised sustainability standards:

• BREEAM and LEED Support: Providing design input and technical documentation required to achieve specific credits and target ratings under leading international sustainability assessment methods.

• Part L Compliance & SBEM/DSM Calculations: Ensuring design compliance with national energy performance regulations (e.g., UK Building Regulations Part L) through Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) or Dynamic Simulation Model (DSM) calculations.

• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Producing mandatory energy ratings for both commercial and residential buildings.

Sustainable Water and Materials

Our approach extends beyond energy to encompass resource management:

• Water Conservation: Implementing greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and specifying low-flow fixtures to drastically reduce potable water demand.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Evaluating the total environmental impact of selected materials and systems over the building's lifespan to inform decisions on low-impact and durable components.

Partner with Delta M&E to embed true sustainability into your next project, driving down costs and building a greener future.