introduction to ska ratings for offices

2014 Introduction to Ska Rating

Introduction to

Ska Rating

Rider Levett Bucknall


Environmental assessment method for fit-out &

refurbishment projects

Led and regulated by RICS (Royal Institute of

Chartered Surveyors)

An informal web-based assessment

Applicable to a wide variety of projects

Provides a Gold, Silver or Bronze award if assessed

by a qualified Ska Assessor

What is Ska?


Any organisation looking for a sensible way to

ensure that the environmental aspects of a fit-

out or refurbishment are incorporated into the

whole project – from design through

construction to occupancy

Who is Ska designed for?


Ska only assess the elements of a project which are in scope

What does Ska cover?

• Energy

• Water

• Waste

• Materials

• Transport

• Pollution

• Wellbeing

• Other

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Ska- Client

Benefits

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Engagement

Reduce Energy &

Water usage

Reduce CO2 emissions

Enhanced Capital

Allowances

Facilitates Design

Standards

Engagement in

Assessment Process

Client benefits


Who is embracing Ska?

Source RICS 2012


Case Study | 1 New York Street | Manchester

• Fit out of office accommodation in

Manchester City Centre

• 2,000m2 of office accommodation over 3

floors

• 1st project in NW to achieve Ska Gold

• Many Sustainable Good Practice Measures

implemented including: • LED Lighting

• Split energy metering with remote monitoring

capability

• Sustainable timber sources

• Existing furniture from old office re-used and

recycled

• 90% of waste diverted from landfill

• Project has resulted in dramatic reduction in

staff churn - 44%


For further information contact a member of our

Ska Team:

Lachlan Fulton IEMA

Tel: 07585 400820

Email: [email protected]

Sam Bensky MRICS

Tel: 07920 848668

Email: [email protected]

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