Our Approach

 
 
 

HIGGINS APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Buildings, bricks, blocks… bins and bikes… badgers, bats and birds, all these need consideration when looking at environmental impact of the modern construction approach. With a desire to work to Environmental and Sustainable Construction Agendas we recognise that we need to ensure continual improvement in our environmental performance through operation of an ISO14001 accredeted EMS.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES - SOME OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Cambourne Village

  • Timber Frame Construction
  • LGSF Construction
  • Cedar Cladding,Photovoltaic Panels
  • SUDS (Sustainable Urban
    Drainage System)
  • Bat, Bird, Butterfly Boxes
  • Badger and Newt Surveys

Charlecote Road

  • Timber Frame Construction
  • Mixed Tenure including keyworker
  • Lofts for learning spaces
  • Solar Panels
  • Re-useable water from drainage
  • Low energy fittings

Vale Street

  • 40% renewable energy
  • Bio mase boiler for water & heating
  • Solar Panel water heating
  • Chain of custody timber
  • Considerate Constructor Scheme
  • Re-cycling facilities
  • Low water fittings
  • Low energy lighting
  • Insulation 25% above Building Regulations
  • Solar Sun Spaces
  • Green/Brown Roofs
  • Sustainable lifestyle facilities to include:
    - carefully planned recycling facilities
    - extensive bicycle parking
    - water conservation measures
    - supporting ecology and diversity