Ska Rating

The following five case studies are from organisations that have used and benefited from Ska:

Bank of China

As one of the biggest banks in the world, Bank of China wanted its new London headquarters to represent its global and domestic ambitions. Located in the heart of the Square Mile and a few minutes' walk from the imposing Bank of England, 1 Lothbury was the perfect British flagship and presented an opportunity for the bank to stamp its personality on the City of London.

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Liverpool Victoria Assest Management

1-3 Bishopsgate is a prestigious Grade II-listed building in the heart of London’s financial district, between Liverpool Street and the Thames. Liverpool Victoria Asset Management (LVAM) – the asset management arm of Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society – took vacant possession of the 45 000 sq ft building (comprising 20 000 sq ft of offices and 15 000 sq ft of retail) in January 2010 with a proposal to refurbish the building to Grade A standard.

Keen to ensure the best environmental outcome from the refurbishment and to help future tenants minimise energy costs, LVAM commissioned fit-out contractor Skansen to conduct a Cat A refurbishment with the aim of delivering the project to a Gold standard under RICS’ Ska Rating.

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Paradigm Housing Group

When Paradigm Housing Association consolidated several offices into a new four-storey head office in High Wycombe, it was keen to create a contemporary and colourful work space which stayed true to its corporate commitment to sustainability.

The new office had already been built to a BREEAM Excellent rating and Paradigm wanted to ensure the fit-out of the 40 000 sq ft building remained consistent with the positive environmental footprint of the base build.

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RWE npower renewables

Swindon-based RWE npower renewables wanted its new UK headquarters to be considered an example of best practice in green design and fit-out. It was keen to maximise space, flexibility and comfort, while holding true to its corporate sustainability credentials. Achieving a Gold Ska Rating was a considered an effective way to both demonstrate its commitment and benchmark its performance.

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Westpac Banking

Australian financial services provider Westpac Banking Corporation places corporate social responsibility and sustainability at the heart of its international business practice. With an increasing profile in the UK, Westpac wanted a UK base that matched its global ambitions and highlighted its environmental values.

In December 2010, Westpac moved into the newly refurbished Camomile Court in the City of London. Totalling some 18 473 sq ft of office space, Westpac’s aim was to achieve a sustainable fit-out that not only demonstrated its CSR credentials, but also created an open, vibrant working environment for its employees.

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