REC is a consultancy, specialising in environmental services, inspection, regulatory and risk management.
With over 20 years’ experience in the property and construction industry, REC delivers environmental solutions from eleven local offices throughout the UK.
SECTORS
REC provide technical expertise in both the built and natural environment across a variety of sectors – from large government agencies and major developers, to public sector bodies and housing associations.
SERVICES
Our specialists provide seamless advice and effective solutions to suit any project and budget – from small sites with specific constraints, to major development schemes. With our capabilities extending to Consultancy Services, Contaminated Land Investigation and Re mediation, Geo-technical Design and Assessment, Ecology, Air Quality Impact Assessments, Acoustics, Environmental Compliance and Risk Management, please select from the list below to find out more.
Case Studies
Woods Hardwick Planning sought the expertise of REC Lighting Consultant, Lewis Ellison, to assess daylight, sunlight and overshadowing on a […]
Tailored Living Solutions sought the expertise of REC Air Quality Consultant, Josh Jones, to assess air quality on a commercial and […]
Background REC was appointed as the lead asbestos managements consultant to a large United Kingdom Housing Association, this included undertaking […]
Background A new telecommunications base is proposed on the Coed Howell Farm site requiring an access road to go through […]
Construction of a mixed use five storey development, comprising both residential and commercial areas, including a basement Background As part […]
REC was commissioned to conduct an Air Quality Assessment in support of a planning application for the proposed redevelopment of […]
REC was commissioned to undertake multi-disciplinary technical services in support of a planning application for the proposed Phase 4 residential […]
REC was commissioned to conduct an Artificial Lighting Impact Assessment in support of a proposed residential development at land off […]
The Port of Southampton is the UK’s biggest exporting port. Over 950,000 cars pass through the port each year, a […]
Project: Mixed-use re-development of sought after city space in central London, building 30,000 square feet of new office space. Location: […]
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Winchester
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REC
Osprey House
Pacific Quay
Broadway
Manchester
M50 2UE
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Langage Business Park
Plymouth
PL7 5HQ
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Capital Business Centre
22 Carlton Road
South Croydon
CR2 0BS
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Environment House
Bullocks Lane
Takeley
Bishop’s Stortford
CM22 6TA
T: +44 1279 879 416
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Unit 6, The Incubator
Enterprise Campus
Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon
PE28 4WX
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Unit 5
Carrwood Park
Selby Road
Leeds
LS15 4LG
T: +44 113 337 2024
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16 Langlands Place
Kelvin South Business Park
East Kilbride
Glasgow
G75 0YF
T: +44 1355 573 360
E: info@recltd.co.uk
Osprey House
Pacific Quay
Broadway
Manchester
M50 2UE
T: +44 161 868 1300
E: info@recltd.co.uk
Latest News
Clean Air Day: Reducing Your Impact
Clean Air Day falls on the longest day of the year today, the summer solstice, which gives us a chance to most appreciate the benefits and wonders of the sun. However human fossil fuel combustion also means that longer days also lead to a greater chance of photochemical smogs – an interaction of pollution and sunlight. […]
Woodburners, stoves and their impact on air quality: An insight from REC
With the UK already in breach of EU air quality laws and facing multi-million pound fines by the European Court of Justice, the ambitious Clean Air Strategy sets out to clean up the UK’s polluted air with a series of new measures over the next 25 years. REC’s Air Quality lead – Conal Kearney – […]
Izzy Samphier, expert noise consultant, joins REC Winchester
At REC we are delighted to announce a new addition to our Acoustics team in the South. Izzy Samphier joins REC in our Winchester office from KR Associates. Izzy has over 5 years’ acoustics experience with particular expertise in BS4142 noise assessments for commercial stores such as supermarkets and retail chains. Having attended Winchester University and […]
Clean Air Fund: How are UK cities dealing with air pollution?
In October 2017 a report by the World Health Organisation claimed that the quality of air in 44 UK cities – including London, Leeds and Glasgow – made it a serious risk to our health. However in accordance with the Autumn Budget 2017, £220 million of grants will be allocated through the Clean Air Fund […]
Asbestos Control: Avoid Legal Action and Delays
In accordance with the Asbestos Control Regulations 2012, if you are planning any work on a building and you are the duty holder then you are responsible for asbestos management. This reminder should come as no surprise in light of recent news that an asbestos consultancy is facing legal action from Arbertillery Leisure Centre and Blaenau […]
Chamber Business Awards 2017 considers REC
REC is recognised by the Chamber Business Awards 2017 The Chamber Business Awards 2017 is one of the UK’s most prestigious business award programmes and REC has been considered for a Chamber Business award. REC is an active chamber business member of the Chambers of Commerce and was up against some fantastic competitors, all worthy of a place to […]
Asbestos Awareness: Boyes Turners Asbestos Study Day
Air Quality Impacts on Ecology Delay Wealdon Local Plan
The Wealdon Local Plan Allocation Wealdon District Council (WDC) has identified over recent years that recreational and road traffic related emissions are detrimentally affecting the Ashdown Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This was reflected in WDC’s adopted Core Strategy Local Plan in 2013 which committed to assess all development that may increase nitrogen deposition […]
5 winter considerations for Preliminary Ecological Appraisals
Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) are an important to discover which ecological constraints are present on your site, so that you can prevent delays. Managing this effectively can grant planning permission early; allowing you to plan ahead for protected species surveys which can take place over spring and summer. Preliminary Ecological Appraisals place you in a better position with better […]
REC participates in GMCC Engineering & Manufacturing Forum
In the Summer REC attended the GMCC Engineering & Manufacturing Forum (Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce) at their Elliot House HQ on Deansgate in Manchester. This coincides with recent news that Britain’s manufacturing sector is growing at one of the fastest rates in more than three years. The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey showed that manufacturers […]