Commercial Building Design Consultancy

The Council's Target Sustainability Services offer selected developers of new commercial builds free consultancy advice on their concept designs in regards to:

• Design for the practical collection of waste and recyclables within and from the building
• Waste reduction during construction
• Water efficiency

Building projects accepted as Target Sustainability Building Design Projects will receive up to 30 hours free consultancy. Complete our Resource Efficiency Commercial Building Design Project - Application Form.

Note: We can also offer selected commercial tenants occupying new commercial buildings free consultancy on reducing waste and being energy and water efficient during the fit out and operation of their business. Visit our Target Sustainability Programme if you are going to be a tenant of a new building and want more information.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)

As the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)(external link), we promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and the use of energy from renewable sources.

EECA Business offers a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy grants for:

• Concept design
• Detailed design
• Commissioning a new building
• Post-occupation energy audit
• Implementation of plant and fixtures