About RSK
RSK is a leading national and international integrated environmental engineering, and technical services provider. The privately owned RSK group comprises a number of highly specialised subsidiary companies, many of which you will know. With an established presence throughout the UK and worldwide, RSK employs over 8000 specialists and is known for providing practical sustainability solutions to property sector challenges. Through RSK businesses working in the housing sector, the company is quickly gaining a reputation as a key solutions provider for property managers, landowners, developers, contractors and design consultants. We provide services throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings from inception to design to construction and operation through to eventual demolition and recycling. Support for the Housing Sector includes
• UK consulting businesses that provide support in geosciences; planning and architecture; project management; building surveying; cost consultancy and environmental management services. These include Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s) supporting business cases, due diligence and environmental permitting; specialist support in energy efficiency and renewables (supporting net-zero emissions); asbestos; health and safety management; noise; vibration and materials. Principally through our Carbon in Construction, Passivhaus and BREEAM teams, RSK are currently extremely active in supporting clients to achieve Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions.
• A technical services division that provides a UKAS_MCERTS accredited laboratory; specialist drilling; utility service clearance and contamination remediation services; ground source, air pump and battery feasibility, design and installation services; material testing facilities, specialist access for work in restricted or rope access locations. Our business portfolio includes facade remedial consultants who investigate facade risks and concerns, undertake expert testing, investigations, advice, assess combustibility risk, fire risks and cladding defects.
• Specialist environmental and surveying and engineering solutions for better health, biodiversity, and carbon outcomes through our Nature Based Solutions businesses. The aim is to protect, manage and restore natural ecosystems in ways that benefit human beings and enhances biodiversity. Solutions include green walls and roofs, vertical gardens, bioswales, sustainable drainage systems, use of harvested rainwater for greywater treatment. All of which can make notable contributions to mental health, energy efficiency and resilient buildings and estates that integrate well with their surroundings. They also add value to local biodiversity targets, shading, cooling, and microclimate creation. We are currently supporting clients with Nutrient Neutrality solutions to support and help meet planning obligations. Our focus is on providing our clients with the best advice and solution for their challenges and we pride ourselves on a responsive, pragmatic approach and a deep understanding of clients’ current and future needs. This enables us to provide comprehensive support and to identify opportunities that have positive effects on programme, cost and risk. In addition to the normal procurement routes, clients can access our services through various supply agreements and frameworks and we would be delighted to support you on your next project.
Contacts:
- Richard Claxton, London and South East Business Development Director, rclaxton@rsk.co.uk
- Haydn Keen, Housing Business Development Director hkeen@rsk.co.uk www.rskgroup.com
Why we joined The Housing Forum
RSK recognise the true value of collaborative working which is at the heart of our business model. The Housing Forum with it’s diverse membership across the sector, enables this open sharing of knowledge and experiences to ultimately deliver better solutions for current and future residents.
