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Education Sector: Net Zero
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Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project, and management services. We work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional, collaborative and sustainable outcomes.
We help our Education sector clients deliver better learning outcomes more efficiently and provide certainty through the successful delivery of well procured and managed projects. We operate across all areas of the Education sector and have an enviable track record in science & research, higher education, school buildings, academy, and free school programmes.
EDUCATIONAL SECTOR
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Education Estate: Environmental and Sustainability Strategies
Providing schools and trusts with realistic carbon reduction strategies.
We focus on accelerating a Planet Positive Future for global communities, our clients, and our people. We partner with our clients, giving them the confidence to make bold, sustainable choices for their business and across every stage of their projects. We are driven by our determination to make a positive impact, for generations to come.
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Demonstrating a deep understanding of school operations and operational drivers.
Data Collection & Analysis
Cross Sector Capability: Sustainability
Facilities & Asset Management
Building Physics
Cost Management
Project Management
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Building Surveying Services
Support with grant funding where available e.g. SALIX
Performance Monitoring
Energy modelling simulations and identification of inefficiencies to reduce heating demand
Provide installation cost estimates of fabric/opening improvements, low carbon heating, energy efficiency improvements and renewable power generation
Recommend fabric / openings based on technical and commercial factors
Recommend Behavioral change options
Environmental & Sustainability Awareness
Environmental and Sustainability Goals
Undertake Environmental Impact Assessments
Provide Support & Mentoring Initiatives
Drive Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction
Promote Sustainable Procurement
Incorporate Sustainable & Energy Efficient Technologies
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Education Sector Capabilities
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Facilities and Asset Management
Data Collection and Analysis
Cross sector capability: Sustainability Low Carbon Energy Transformation & Energy Intelligence
DBE SERVICES UK
Education Sector Decarbonisation Plans: Value to Clients
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Capital Adviser Programme
Energy Pods
Net Zero Accelerator (NZA)
Zero Carbon Masterplan
Net Zero Carbon Programme
Free Schools Programme - Forge Wood High Net Zero Feasibility Study
LOCATED
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
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Arcadis Education have delivered over 100 HDPs for schools for client, DBE Services Ltd.
As a result of the Decarbonisation Plan programme, DBE Services have been able to secure funding and deliver a £8m programme of improvement works to decarbonise 25 schools. DBE Ltd.
Close engagement with client priorities Data analysis & succinct reporting Clear recommendations aligning condition, energy efficiency and carbon reduction Working with local supply client asset management needs
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We have supported public sector clients in securing PSDS funding across all windows since the scheme's launch in 2020. We achieved a 100% success rate in Phase 4 PSDS funding applications, with a combined project value of £25m. Our PDSD report have been recognised as exemplar by Salix Finance Limited.
Our PSDS Success:
Arcadis were appointed by the DfE to carry out strategic estate management reviews and recommend process improvements.
operational and energy efficiency measures making more efficient spending decisions improving building safety improving management of Trust accountability and statutory responsibilities for their school estate
The Arcadis team recommended estate management interventions as follows:
Step 3: Strategic –Projects delivery aligned to funding
Step 2: Tactical - Identifying Projects
Step 1: Operational Systems & Data Assessment
Cross Sector Capability: Sustainability Low Carbon..
The DfE funded a Sustainable Climate Strategy’s research and innovation project called ‘Energy Pods’.
The DfE appointed Arcadis’s Education Sector to led on the market engagement on behalf of the DfE.
The strategic objectives of the project are to design and develop low energy pod solutions to replace carbon intensive fuelled boilers that are:
Net Zero Enabled
Selectable and Confiurable
Plug and Play
Platform Construction
Arcadis were appointed by the DfE to carry out a feasibility study as part of the DfE funded Net Zero Pathway projects.
This Feasibility Stage scope was based on a mainstream secondary school designed for 6 FE (Form of Entry) (900 pupils) + 280 Sixth pupil places + Expanded core spaces (8FE + 360 Sixth Form) for ages 11 to 18 years.
RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design Site surveys Net Zero concept recommendations Sustainable Energy solutions including Smart Building recommendations Enhanced biophilic design
Sustainable Energy solutions including Smart Building recommendations Enhanced biophilic design
Net Accelerator Pilot (NZA)
LocatED appointed Arcadis to produce feasibility studies including models and supporting documentation, that could be scaled to quickly retrofit a large number of schools with suitable interventions greatly improving the performance of the school estate.
Demonstrate the potential range of decarbonisation interventions Recommend condition/fabric improvements Evidence the associated carbon and energy savings Provide a cost model for potential savings and income generation
Arcadis developed a ‘proof of concept’ report including a finance and business model for the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA).
The University of Manchester has committed to be Zero Carbon by 2038, aligned to the city’s decarbonisation pathway and 2038 target for zero carbon and the Paris Agreement.
A further commitment for the University is to achieve this without exceeding its carbon budget, established by scientists at The University of Manchester’s, world class, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.
Arcadis were appointed in a Programme Management role to develop a strategy to reach this goal.
Energy • Demand • Infrastructure • Power Purchase Agreement • Self Generation & Renewables
Heat • Demand • LTM Lifecycle & Sources • Future Provision • Scale & Timeline
Efficiency • Performance • Energy Audits • Space & Culture Assumption • Self Funding Model
Funding Strategy & Cost vs Carbon Impact
Dynamic Model
Long Term Maintenance Approach/ Current Projects Wider Market Review and
Learnings
The University of Leeds has set a goal to reach Net Zero carbon targets by 2030.
Arcadis has been appointed to deliver programme management, project and commercial management services. The programme is supported by MEP and architectural expertise.
The programme will include developing and delivering a low energy building strategy that would include potential building and buildings systems interventions to enable Net Zero.
The plan focuses on the key elements of electrification of heat (switching away from fossil fuels), procuring renewable electricity through a power purchase agreement and the introduction of energy efficiency measures across the estate. Strategy will underpin the University’s estate development for
Working in collaboration with academic colleagues and students - and with massive investment by the University – we are laying the groundwork for emissions reductions to achieve our target of Net Zero by 2030. Interventions include targeted refurbishment of buildings and the installation of low carbon technologies across the estate, and this work is already underway. Arcadis are a trusted supplier.” Brian Ford Head of Capital Development, University of Leeds
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Free Schools Programme - Forge Wood High Zero Feasibility Study
DBE SERVICES
Net Zero Accelerator Pilot
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Data collection and analysis
Cross sector capability : Sustainability – Low Carbon Energy Transformation & Energy Intelligence
Cross-sector capability: Sustainability – Low Carbon Energy Transformation & Energy Intelligence
Net Zero Delivery Route Map
Measures 1
Low to No Cost Measures
Quick returns on investment by optimising current systems and user's behaviours.
Estates Rationalisation Data Collection Decarbonisation Plan
Behavior Change
Optimise controls & Training
Energy Procurement
Hot Water
Solar PV
LED lighting
Measures 2
Medium Cost Measures
Draft proofing
Ventilation
Heat decarbonisation / BEMS
Electrify Catering Equipment
Measures 3
Longer Payback Measures
Program scale up Using volume to increase buying power
The Route Map outlines a pathway for decarbonisation, recognising that different responsible bodies and Trusts are at various stages in their journey, Arcadis has developed a five-step process for delivery: Step 1 - Audit: Establish a clear baseline of current energy performance, carbon emissions, and operational inefficiencies, followed by a co-created bespoke solution that aligns with the Trusts' capability, capacity, and funding. Step 2 - Feasibility and Design: Create tailored, actionable strategies for implementing the identified measures, ensuring they are technically and financially viable and aligned with broader estate requirements. Step 3 - Programme and Procurement: Prepare for the implementation of measures, focusing on cost-effective procurement and efficient scheduling. Step 4 - Delivery: Carry out the plan for implementation. Step 5 - Monitor and Measure: Track and assess achievements in carbon, energy, and cost-saving targets. Repeated steps 2 to 5 for the agreed next packages of works
Developed from LocatED’s Net Zero Accelerator principles
Condition strategy alignment opportunities
Moderate investment with higher savings potential over time.
High upfront investment with transformative impacts on carbon emission over the long term.
Building fabric updates
Safety and Statutory Compliance
Resilience
EV Charging
Estate Rationalisation
Additional Measures
Complementary Measure
Measures supporting good estate management, complementing the Net Zero Route Map.
ComplianceCondition need
Flood Risk Overheating Risk
Charging points Battery Storage
Estates Rationalisation Data Collection
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