We don’t pay lip service to sustainability. We know we can’t afford to – no individual or business can. This is why we work so hard to not only make positive changes ourselves, but also to lead and collaborate with others to maximise our impact. By measuring both our project and business emissions to accurately assess our carbon impact and through meticulous analysis and reporting, we have set realistic and achievable targets for reduction.Â
Our commitment is to decrease the average embodied carbon in our projects from 340kgCO2e/m2 to 295kgCO2e/m2 by 2030.Â
By actively working towards these goals, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and create a more sustainable future for all.
We take a proactive approach to measuring and analysing the embodied carbon in our projects.Â
Through the use of our specialised toolkit and bespoke integration with REVIT models, we calculate and visually present the carbon content in our principal construction materials. Such insights enable our engineers to make informed decisions and focus their efforts on reducing the carbon in our buildings and minimising their environmental impact.Â
We extend our sustainability efforts beyond structures and assess the carbon footprint of civil engineering elements and integrate our expertise with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) designs.
By combining embodied and operational carbon data, we facilitate informed discussions with our clients, providing quantified insights for evaluating whether to retain or demolish existing buildings during redevelopment planning. We are actively building a better future for all.
As part of Curtin’s commitment to reducing embodied carbon, accelerating a circular economy and prioritising reuse, we are proud members of The Engineers Reuse Collective (tERC).
tERC is a not‑for‑profit group of practising engineers dedicated to mainstreaming material and structural reuse across the built environment, reducing embodied carbon and regenerative design practices whilst supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.
Being part of tERC gives us access to valuable resources and events that will help strengthen our leadership in low‑carbon design, material reuse and retrofit, while collaborating with organisations driving national change in how structural materials are retained and reused.
This strengthens our existing capabilities across Insite, Ecofurbishment, and deepens our understanding of existing structures and historic building conservation.
We ensure our people are aligned with our approach to sustainability and are equipped with the understanding of their professional responsibilities towards climate change. 100% of our graduates complete a ‘Sustainability in Construction’ module as part of the Curtins Academy programme, equivalent to 100 hours a year in graduate development within sustainability.Â
Through training, communications and the work of our Sustainability Technical Associate, sustainable practices have become embedded in our culture. Using our charity leave days, our people have run litter picks, organised charity clothes donations and helped in local community gardens, with the aim of having a positive personal impact on our communities, and they have our support in its entirety. Â
Click here to read Curtins’ Baseline Report to PPN 06/21 Compliance. Within this report, we have identified the base line of operational emissions for Curtins, which has informed our goal of setting clear, realistic, and achievable reduction targets.
We will be continuing our Sustainability Commitments alongside Beyondly. You can view details of this here.
A flagship office building within Brent Cross Town and a landmark example of Modern Methods of Construction, the scheme was delivered through close collaboration between multiple stakeholders. It stands as one of Europe’s tallest hybrid structures, combining precast concrete, structural steel, composite beams, and cross‑laminated timber (CLT).
The refurbishment of Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School’s Grammar Block created a dedicated facility for vulnerable learners while boldly reducing embodied carbon through the reuse of 35 tonnes of structural steel in the new sports hall.
We provided civil and structural engineering services for the redevelopment of Market Square, Castle Street and Green Market in the heart of Carlisle, aiming to transform the heart of the city into a greener and more vibrant place.
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is a purpose-built facility located at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds bringing together specialist care, research and support services for MND under one roof.
A new high quality acute hospital, using sustainable construction methods. The new healthcare facility accommodates clinical wards, office space, educational facilities, and a wellbeing hub.
This £22m replacement school for Ysgol Cedewain includes purpose built state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory and physiotherapy rooms.
NewsWorld Earth Day is a chance to reflect on how we design, build and care for the world around us - and at Curtins, sustainability is integral to how we work, not an afterthought. To mark the day, our latest episodes of the Behind the Curtins podcast delve into what sustainability looks like in practice, with two colleagues sharing real-world insights on carbon reduction, retrofit, inclusive leadership and finding fulfilment through purpose‑driven work.
NewsCurtins is proud to announce six project nominations at the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2026, recognising innovation, collaboration and outstanding achievement across the built environment.
NewsStephen Beggs, structural engineer and business unit director for our Bristol office, has achieved Conservation Accreditation Status (CARE) with ICE / IStructE - a prestigious recognition awarded to engineers with proven expertise in the conservation of historic structures and sites. Just over 100 professionals nationwide currently hold this accreditation.
We value people as people. We believe in fostering meaningful human connections that speak to the hearts and minds of our stakeholders, to build strong powerful relationships and communities that thrive and flourish.
We say what we mean and mean what we say. Integrity lies at the heart of everything we do. It is the constant in the choices we make which builds trust, honesty, fairness, and respect for our colleagues and our clients alike.
Impact demonstrates the immeasurable power of our shared values and collective effort to effect positive, ground-breaking change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
We foster a culture of curiosity to help us constantly improve our work, inspire others to do better and think bigger, and to never stop learning.
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