Testimonials
SRE has worked with over 500 clients on over 3,300 projects throughout the UK in the last 20 years. Read what some of our clients have said about working with us.
"We have worked with SRE for many years, benefitting from their invaluable asset advice, energy reviews, comprehensive design analysis, whole life carbon assessments and ongoing performance monitoring. On our latest project - the UK's first on-site Net Zero Carbon industrial refurbishment - SRE's insight and strategies were pivotal in achieving A+ EPC ratings, operational Net Zero Carbon and award-winning recognition."
Nick Ireland
Director, Savills
"Since 2020, SRE have offered clear and highly constructive guidance on the projects we've collaborated on, providing swift turnaround times crucial to project success."
Paul Henry
Director, DP9
"We have worked with SRE for over nine years and continue to enjoy an excellent professional relationship. SRE’s professional, friendly approach, along with extensive in-house knowledge consistently exceeds our requirements."
Henrik Foster
Executive Director, Qiddiya (formerly London & Regional)
"SRE's team is exceptionally proactive. They always think ahead and find innovative solutions to whatever challenge we face as a design team. Their technical expertise is impressive, and they work with both precision and a positive attitude. They're not only reliable and thorough but consistently bring a collaborative, friendly energy that makes working with them a pleasure. "
Jordan Gill
Principal Architect, SYSTRA
"I have worked with the SRE team for over 12 years. They are consistently a safe pair of hands in respect to identifying and managing environmental risk on projects and keeping to timetables and fees, so for every job they give me at least three less problems to worry about."
Greg Dowden
Retired (formerly Director, WSP)
"We have worked with SRE for over nine years and continue to enjoy an excellent professional relationship. The team’s in-depth knowledge of sustainability, environmental technologies and the green agenda is unrivalled. SRE is a core team member from the outset of our projects, which has enabled us to achieve a 100% success rate on all of our BREEAM targets."
James Creevy
Senior Construction Manager, McLaren Property
"SRE are an invaluable partner in achieving our sustainability objectives as they guide us through various complex retrofit projects. With unparalleled knowledge and expertise in sustainability, SRE's advice is clear and actionable. They consistently exceed our expectations."
Matthew Hills
Managing Director, Sidra Capital
"I have always been pleased by the service, professionalism, and knowledge of the team at SRE. They have assisted Abri on a variety of projects since 2011 and they provide clear, cost effective advice for our schemes."
Steve Taylor
Head of Land and Planning (South), Abri
"We’ve worked with SRE since 2009 and Broadlaw Walk for First Wessex was a challenging project with a number of Eco firsts, particularly a CHP system and the Eco Homes Refurbishment scheme, but SRE has expertly steered us through. Even when the Broadlaw Walk main contractor went into receivership, they re-trained their focus on the CSH requirements and worked very professionally through uncertain times."
John Waterfield
Land and Planning Manager, Vivid Homes (formerly First Wessex Homes)
"SRE has worked with Countryside since 2019. We have always been pleased by their service, knowledge and professionalism provided."
Malcolm Wood
Director, Countryside Partnership
"The SRE team is nothing short of exceptional. Their expertise and proactive approach not only guides us to meet sustainability targets but provide invaluable insights too. Their commitment to detail and collaboration makes a significant difference to our projects' success."
Matt White
Director, MATT Architecture
"We have worked with SRE since 2006 on a variety of project types and scales. In every one of these projects SRE have proved proactive, diligent, highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
Matt Allchurch
Director, MAA Architects
"Since 2021, SRE have delivered professionalism and an excellent service. They highlight problems early on and work with us to ensure these are mitigated in a timely and cost-effective manner."
Daniel Carter
Partner, Bidwells
"Our collaboration with SRE has been invaluable. Their exensive knowledge and expertise have proven to be instrumental in tackling environmental assessments and compliance challenges. The team at SRE are highly approachable and always ready to offer valuable advice and support. We wholeheartedly recommend their services without hesitation."
Jo Buckley
Executive Director, PGIM
"Stace has had a successful working relationship with SRE over the past ten years on a number of commissions. We see SRE as a leading consultancy in sustainability."
Malcolm Howting
Partner, Stace LLP
"Working with a sustainability consultancy that actively engages at design stage is refreshing. SRE consistently offer solutions and address challenges promptly and pleasently."
Pete Hall
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
"I've consistently been impressed by the service, professionalism and expertise of the SRE team. They offer clear and cost-effective advice for our projects, ensuring our satisfaction every time."
Robert Clarke
Head of Construction, Lovell
"SRE have consistently provided sound advice to Savills since 2012. They were instrumental in guiding our design team in all things sustainability for our award-winning net zero Cathedral Hill Industrial Estate. They guided the design team and Pension Fund to achieve ‘Excellent’ BREEAM and EPC results, together with advising upon the Whole Life Carbon for the refurbishment scheme and operation by the tenants."
Karl Broome
Director, Savills
"We have worked with SRE on over 100 projects since 2009 and it has been an absolute pleasure. From design stage to post completion their proactive approach is always extremely helpful. Most recently they have worked with us on a large residential regeneration development in Portsmouth. Their advice was instrumental to achieving the regeneration status and winning the Regeneration Project of the Year at The South Coast Property Awards 2019."
Stephen Cripps
Managing Director, PMC Construction
"Hus Haus have been using SRE since 2005 when their help and guidance was pivotal in us achieving our first carbon neutral Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 certificate. We have continued to use them for all our energy performance requirements as their support and advice is second to none."
Peter Huf
Chief Architect, Huf Haus
"Portsmouth City Council have been working with SRE on important housing schemes and community facilities in the heart of the city since 2007. The service we have received has always been friendly, thorough and professional."
Adrian Legg
Property Development Project Manager, Portsmouth City Council
"Since 2017, we have found SRE to be very approachable and provide practical solutions to achieving code and renewable requirements for our new homes."
Peter Trowbridge
Development Manager, Tandridge District Council
"Aitchison Developments has been working with SRE since 2020. SRE was a core part of the design team and are driving net zero carbon initiatives at Bourn Quarter. SRE’s expertise in Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) and their early-stage design input has been instrumental in helping us understand how we can achieve these goals. Their thorough analysis and insightful reports have guided us in making informed decisions to reduce the environmental impact of the scheme. We’ve been really impressed with SRE’s professionalism, responsiveness and commitment to helping us consistently improve the sustainability of our scheme."
Harry Aitchison
Development Manager, Aitchison Developments
"Storage King have always been pleased by the service, professionalism and knowledge of the team at SRE. SRE have assisted us on a variety of projects since 2012 and provide clear, cost effective advice for our schemes. We look forward to continuing our relationship with SRE on future Storage King projects."
Emma Chesterton-Kay
Head of UK Property, Storage King
"We have worked with SRE over the past 8 years and have found their knowledge to be broad and useful. SRE's early input has assisted in developing solutions to the problems faced in environmental assessments and compliance. SRE is very approachable and helpful and we have no hesitation in recommending their services."
Monika Wandzik
Senior Design Manager, Stelling Properties
"SRE has provided a professional service with swift responses and accurate advice since 2014, we would highly recommend them."
Lee Wilkinson
Contracts Manager, Amiri Construction
"Having worked with SRE for over 15 years on a number of development projects we find them to be professional, reliable and their knowledge of the sector is unrivalled. They continuously provide a thorough service, advising on all sustainability and energy matters throughout the various stages of our schemes."
Annie Kuch
Asset Manager, Precis Advisory and Access Self Storage
"Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt have worked closely with SRE on a number of projects since 2013. These projects have been of various scales and uses; including small scale projects with a value of £100,000 such as 50 sqm classroom pods and large-scale projects with the biggest project being a £25 million, 150 unit residential and mixed-use scheme in North London. SRE have always been an active member of the design team and the professional relationship established with SRE has been very good. SRE are always on hand to answer queries relating to projects and provide critical information required in a timely manner. I would happily recommend SRE to any professional looking to commission an energy and sustainability consultant."
Olly Wood
Director, Oliver Wood Architects Ltd (formerly Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt)
"SRE have supported Morgan Carn since 2013 providing technical energy and sustainability advice on our highly complex and sensitive city-centre projects. They are quick, effective and proactive. They are highly knowledgeable in their field and always provide workable solutions for reducing energy demand and addressing sustainability measures."
Mike Ford
Director, Morgan Carn Partnership Architects
"SRE provides a professional service with swift responses and accurate advice. I have worked with SRE for at least sixteen years and highly recommend them."
Sascha Schneider
Director, Eclipse Construction Ltd
"We have worked with SRE on numerous projects since 2009 and have found their knowledge and expertise to be both broad and useful. SRE’s early input has assisted in developing solutions to the problems faced in environmental assessments and compliance. We have found the personnel at SRE to be very approachable and helpful offering advice and assistance where required, and we would have no hesitation in recommending their services."
Shaun Slack
Technical Director, KSA Architects Ltd
"SRE have consistently provided a clear, and concise service to us for BREEAM Assessment since 2009. Their methods take the pain of paper-chasing away from what can be seen as a bureaucratic process and leave the design team free to concentrate on other aspects of the project."
Matt Swanton
Partner, Re-Format
"W. Stirland have been using SRE for BREEAM assessments since 2010. From initial enquiries to completion of BRE Assessments, the SRE Team are very helpful, professional and prompt showing genuine interest in our objectives."
Nigel Fielding
Marketing & Business Development Consultant, Freelance (formerly W.Stirland Limited)
"We’ve been working with SRE since 2007 and they are by far the most proficient and professional environmental consultants we have used. They have been an active part of the design process, working with us to find workable design strategies rather than prescribing standard solutions. They are also a nice bunch to work with, so highly recommended!"
Jake Edgley
Practice Director, Edgley Design
"Having worked with SRE on commercial projects since 2019, I found their consultants to be knowledgeable and very easy to work with. They were always happy to provide advice or assistance when asked and did so in a prompt and effective manner."
Claire Gregory
Development Manager, Ethos Property Ltd
"SRE’s early input has assisted in developing solutions to the problems faced in environmental assessments and compliance. We have found the personnel at SRE to be very approachable and helpful offering advice and assistance where required."
Antony Gradley
Director, Introba (formerly WB Shiels)
"SRE are a fantastic asset to our team, having worked with them since 2018. The SRE Team are proactive, approachable and efficient. In short, we could not be happier with their work and we will definitely look to work with them again in the future."
James Pockson
Partner, IDK Architects
"SRE has been involved in Northtown since the start of the design process. We have found their high level of technical knowledge invaluable throughout the development of these 213 units. The personable staff and willingness to engage with the project was vital to ensuring a satisfactory solution for both us and the Client."
Richard Nightingale
Operations Manager, DG Construction Group Ltd (formerly First Wessex Homes/VIVID)
"Baxall Construction have worked with SRE since 2015. SRE take the lead in every step of the BREEAM process and it was their team-work approach that was refreshing in a BREEAM Consultancy. They offered the right advice to ensure sustainability was at the forefront of the concept, design, construction and operation, and by helping us find the right solutions, they kept the project on track for the BREEAM Excellent rating."
Chris Tompsett
Contracts Director, Baxall Construction
"The SRE team have worked closely with us since 2019 and it’s nearly the same as having the experts in our own office. Their expertise with the software coupled with our experience of what is realistically viable for building fabric and M&E systems complimented each other well."
Paul Cantwell
Director, Worldwise UK Ltd
"The SRE Team have always been our first port of call for all our BREEAM questions and appointments since 2013. They are always professional, practical and deliver to agreed timescales. The SRE Team’s approach to explaining their roles to clients whilst understanding the end goal is a great asset to me and my team. We at Green Building Design Consultants have no problem recommending SRE for all our BREEAM needs and that of our clients."
Simon Green
Director, Green Building Design Consultants
"SRE have provided clear and highly constructive guidance on this scheme, with a quick turn-around time that was essential to the project’s success. We have worked with SRE since 2016 and would highly recommend them."
Harry Groucott
Director, MH Architects
"We have found SRE’s high level of technical knowledge invaluable for our BREEAM questions and needs. Since 2015, SRE continue to provide clear, timely and highly constructive guidance."
Ross Moyler
Director, Store Property Investments Ltd
"SREs assistance in solving some of the technical challenges in reducing energy consumption and meeting current sustainability standards has been exemplary over the 16 years we have worked with them."
Ian Felgate
Director, Brookes Architects
"SRE have provided cost effective solutions and technical guidance to set us on the right path in terms of sustainability. SRE have always been proactive when changes arise that require prompt assessment and quick turn-around time. Their work has been invaluable to all sustainable aspects since 2014."
Sarah Poulter
Associate Director - Land & Planning (South), The Hyde Group
"SRE consistently demonstrate professionalism and provide exceptional service. They promptly identify any issues and collaborate with us to address them in a timely and cost-effective manner."
John Minter
Technical Director, HOLD Self Storage
"We have worked with SRE for since 2008, in that time they have provided excellent, insightful and pragmatic advice covering multiple standards and building types including commercial development, residential and public buildings. They are our first choice for professional practical sustainable advise and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to others."
Kevin Hudson
MRICS Development Manager, Portsmouth City Council
"I have worked with SRE for over eight years. They are always helpful and forthcoming with advice and suggestions on how to meet requirements. They are happy to meet on site, provide ongoing updates as information is provided and are happy to advise on alternative ways of achieving the necessary credits. I am happy to recommend them."
Tony Stanley
Design and Build Manager, Buxton Group
"SRE were appointed as consultants on new-build project at Staples Corner. They were a pleasure to work with and I’m very happy to recommend them."
Mike Lamplough
Head of Property, Vanguard Holdings Ltd
"We have worked with SRE on several major projects in Brighton since 2013. They are refreshingly proactive, always helpful and typically creative in finding solutions."
Kevin Heaver
Director, Morgan Carn Partnership Architects
"Mansells have appointed SRE to provide us with environmental and sustainable services to meet the parameters of CSH Level 5 and to-date all information and services SRE have provided, without exception, have been more than required."
Ron Rouse
Technical Director, Mansell Partnership Housing
"I have had a long-standing working relationship with SRE since 2014 and have always received sound advice that strives to the ideology of Sustainable Development whilst always being mindful of cost and practicality of implementation. SRE provide cost effective solutions and technical guidance to set projects on the right path and have always been proactive when project changes arise that require prompt assessment for suitability."
Glynn Curtis
Director, Curtis Leeves Technical Ltd
"My interaction with SRE since 2020 has been brilliant – they are knowledgeable, professional and very happy to help. I required 10 EPC’s for a new development within Bordon and SRE talked me through the entire process and made it immediately understandable and actionable. They quickly provided the required EPC’s, which was an enormous benefit to us. I would certainly recommend SRE and will be consulting them myself in the future."
Miles Pearce
Property Manager, Omega (after Alpha) Ltd
"I’ve worked with SRE for over 16 years and on a range of different projects. They have always proven themselves to be reliable, knowledgeable, proactive and committed."
Chris Ackley
Partner, Harepath Group LLP
"SRE have assisted Harepath with Energy and Sustainability advice since 2008. They provide us with effective solutions, adapting to client preferences and taking into account a variety of feasibility factors. They always conduct themselves a timely and professional manner and are a pleasure to work with."
Peter Whiteway
Partner, Harepath LLP
"We have been appointing SRE as BREEAM Assessors since 2014 and value their constructive input and advice throughout our various schemes progress. They provide a very personal service which complements Highwood’s approach."
Andrew White
Design Manager, Highwood Group
"SRE have provided a highly professional service throughout the 11 years of working with them, meeting the exacting demands of an ‘Excellent’ project. They have been both proactive and flexible to ensure that maximum BREEAM credits can be achieved without placing unnecessarily onerous demands upon project budgets."
Colin Crowther
Senior Project Manager, Bouygues UK
"Having worked with SRE since 2014 on commercial projects, I find their staff to be knowledgeable and very easy to work with. They were always happy to provide advice or assistance when asked and did so in a prompt and effective manner."
Aaron Tilley
Managing Director, AD Mechanical Services
"SRE were introduced to the club in 2018 to help promote what is by anyone’s interpretation a complex but nevertheless exciting project. I have found them to be professional, timely, courteous throughout and they have remained within budget. I will have no hesitation either using their services again or recommending them to others."
Ron Martin
Chairman, Southend United Football Club
"We have worked with SRE on numerous projects over the past five years and have found their knowledge and expertise to be both broad and useful. SRE's early input has assisted in developing solutions to the problems faced in environmental assessments and compliance. We have found the personnel at SRE to be very approachable and helpful offering advice and assistance where required. We would have no hesitation in recommending their services."
Callum Monks
Development Manager, Countryside Properties (UK) Ltd
"We have had the pleasure of partnering with SRE for over 15 years on a range of projects, for which they have provided an excellent and responsive service."
Andrew Harrington
Partner, RHB Partnership LLP
"W.Stirland have been using SRE for BREEAM assessments for several years now, from initial enquiries to completion of BRE assessments, the SRE team are very helpful, professional and prompt showing genuine interest in our objectives."
Charlie Allchurch
Technical Manager, Lovell Partnerships Southern (formerly W.Stirland Limited)
"We’ve worked with SRE since 2021 and find the level of service and expertise to be outstanding. It has been a pleasure to work with the team who are extremely knowledgeable and professional, providing clear advice and solutions to meet tight deadlines. We highly recommend SRE and will continue to use their services."
Dale Robinson
Director, Twenty-Nine Architecture Ltd
"Having worked with SRE since 2011, we are very impressed with their professional but flexible approach in helping us to achieve our BREEAM and Code obligations, particularly in a cost-effective way."
Ben Cheal
Managing Director, Roffey Homes Ltd
"SRE delivered professionalism and excellent service throughout the project. They highlighted any problems early on and worked with us to ensure that these were mitigated in a timely and cost-effective manner."
Martin St Ledger
Director, BSP Projects Ltd
"Since 2022, SRE have provided prompt, professional and comprehensive service, which we are happy to recommend."
David Hicks
Group Estates Director, Country Court Care
"We have had the pleasure of partnering with SRE since 2011 on a range of projects. They have always provided an excellent and responsive service."
Richard Hawkings
Head of Design, Brymor
"Fantastic company, flexible, client friendly with the ability to work on large complex schemes. Worked with us since 2008 and we wouldn’t go anywhere else."
Jamie Leech
Quantity Surveyor, C&G Properties Plc
"We have been working with SRE since 2014 and they have been very proactive and professional. They go above and beyond their original scope of works by reviewing various options to ensure we achieve the required credits. We would have no hesitation in appointing SRE for all future projects."
Richard Best
Managing Director, RB Construction Group
"SRE have provided an excellent service since 2010, with detailed analysis and comprehensive reports. Many thanks to all at SRE."
Neil Champion
Managing Director, Pope Consulting Ltd
"The Cordage Group have worked with SRE on a number of small, medium and large scale residential and commercial projects across the whole of the UK in the past six years. Through SRE's clear and highly constructive advice on matters of energy, sustainability, air quality and daylighting, Cordage recommends SRE to all of its clients when working on new projects. SRE act as sole practitioner for the Cordage Group with regards to sustainability due to the competence, time-keeping and cost-effectiveness."
Jake Russell
Associate Planner, Cordage Group
"SRE provide both pre-planning and detailed construction advice. Always sensible and pragmatic in their approach, their experience has helped us to provide some of the ‘greenest’ homes in London since 2008."
Paul Brookes
Director, Brookes Architects
"Having worked with SRE since 2014, I found their consultants to be knowledgeable and easy to work with. They were always happy to provide advice and assistance when asked and did so in a prompt and effective manner."
Alistair Grills
Director, Alistair Grills Associates
"We first worked with SRE in 2011 and from the outset they were fantastic. They explained the process from start to finish and were always on hand to alleviate our queries and concerns. We couldn't recommend them highly enough, they are professional, personable, diligent and timely. SRE also worked very well and communicated smoothly with the mechanical sub-contractor, electrical sub-contractor and the end user of the building."
Tim Costin
Director, The Cherwell Group
"It has been a pleasure to work with SRE. From a contractor’s perspective they have provided a pro-active approach offering guidance as well as assessment."
Richard Bleach
Contracts Manager, R. Durtnell & Sons Ltd
"SRE provided prompt, concise and relevant advice on a PV investment. I found them to be professional, knowledgeable and very helpful."
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