IN BRIEF:

MCS APPOINTS BAB AS CERTIFICATION BODY FOR INSTALLATION OF SMALL-SCALE RENEWABLES

MCS (the Microgeneration Certification Scheme) has appointed the British Assessment Bureau (BAB) as a certification body for the installation of small-scale renewables. This will help the UK install more high-quality renewable installations in homes and businesses and ensure confidence in homegrown energy. BAB is the third certification body appointed by MCS in the last year after more than a decade of no appointments. BAB became UKAS accredited in June to assess the work of contractors to the requirements of MCS standards. BAB’s client base and new industry entrants can become certified to install low-carbon technologies to the highest standards developed and agreed upon by the industry through BAB.

Lucy Penson Promoted To Md Of Penson

PENSON is delighted to announce the promotion of Lucy Penson to the position of Managing Director. With 16 years of experience at the studio, this promotion marks a natural progression for Lucy, who has worked across some of the biggest names during her time at the studio, including the Hut Group, Google, YouTube, Sony PlayStation, Accor Group and Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation to name but a few. Working closely with PENSON Founder and Group CEO, Lee Penson, Lucy has played a pivotal role in the growth of the London studio. Her implementation of innovative practices and unwavering focus on cultivating client relationships have been key drivers of this success. In her new role as Managing Director, Lucy will assume overall responsibility for the company’s commercial operations.

Dla Architecture Announces Senior Promotions

DLA Architecture has announced two senior promotions in Leeds and London. Iain Jones has been promoted to become Associate Director in the Leeds office. Iain, who sits on the CIAT national project task force reviewing and commenting on proposed new legislation, has been with DLA for over 18 years. He is an integral part of the team delivering technical excellence across highprofile projects. DLA has also promoted Mitesh Dabasia to become an Associate in the London office. Mitesh joined the DLA in 2015. He has overseen the development of Portsoken House, Nash House and 26 St James’s Square and is also providing technical advice for 21-25 Burton Place for Berkley Square Holdings, St Bride’s House on Fleet Street and the £15m Kirby Street for Morgan Capital.

UKEF PROVIDED £1.1BN SUPPORT TO THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN 2022

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has published its annual results for 2022 to ‘23, which show the Government’s export credit agency provided £1.1bn in new, direct support for UK construction exporters in the last 12 months. This supported up to 5000 jobs in the sector, a 25% increase on last year’s figures. Overall, UKEF provided £6.5bn in new direct support to UK exporters in 2022 to ‘23. The financing, provided through loans, guarantees and insurance policies, has supported up to 55,000 domestic jobs and added £4.1bn (gross value added) to the UK economy in what has been a turbulent year for the sector and markets globally. UKEF is now supporting more SMEs than at any time in the last 30 years.