SKA Rating is an environmental assessment method for fit out and refurbishment projects. It is led and regulated by RICS and is applicable to a wide range of projects. This presentation provides an overview of the tool.

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Introduction to
Ska Rating
Rider Levett Bucknall

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 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?

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 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?

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 Ska only assess the elements of a project which are in scope
What does Ska cover?
• Energy
• Water
• Waste
• Materials
• Transport
• Pollution
• Wellbeing
• Other
Over100Goodpractice
measurescovering:

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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

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Who is embracing Ska?
Source RICS 2012

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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%

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For further information contact a member of our
Ska Team:
Lachlan Fulton IEMA
Tel: 07585 400820
Email: lachlan.fulton@uk.rlb.com
Sam Bensky MRICS
Tel: 07920 848668
Email: sam.bensky@uk.rlb.com