Market Intelligence Service

BNG set to worsen ‘skills gap crisis’ in ecology Locked

Mandatory BNG requirements in English planning will lead to a huge call for consultants, with firms already struggling to meet demand.

UK

Smaller firms ride the storms of ‘yo-yo economics’ Locked

The autumn statement has been largely good news for SME environmental consultancies. But fears of an economic downturn threaten their prospects for 2023.

UK

Will COP27 be the consultants’ COP? Locked

COP27 is being heralded as the COP of implementation. Ahead of the meeting, Environment Analyst explores the prospects and hopes for environmental and sustainability consulting leaders.

Africa & Middle East, Europe, Global, UK

LUC enjoys significant post-pandemic expansion Locked

British consulting firm added 30 new staff, increased turnover and narrowed its median gender pay gap.

UK

Staff share in LUC’s strong performance Locked

Environmental design and planning firm attributes its ongoing success to a diversity of clients and services — and employee ownership. Managing director Jon Grantham spoke with Environment Analyst.

UK

Design codes are ‘return to garden cities’ Locked

The adoption of design codes in the planning system will offer great opportunities for consultancies, argues LUC’s Philip Smith

UK

Growth and green purpose in LUC strategy Locked

Environmental consultancy, LUC, has placed tackling climate change and biodiversity loss at the heart of its new strategy

UK

Pandemic fails to halt growth of LUC Locked

The environmental planning consultancy is recruiting again in spite of COVID-19, with the digital side of business performing particularly strongly of late, according to MD Jon Grantham

UK

LUC to help Cornwall achieve carbon neutrality Locked

Landscape design and planning consultancy LUC has won a contract to produce a new Renewable Energy Landscape Sensitivity Assessment for Cornwall.

UK

Consultancies grapple with COVID-19 site-based work restrictions Locked

LUC suspends all field work, whilst other firms review on an individual basis if onsite work is deemed ‘essential’ given government restrictions to stem coronavirus transmission

UK

Power to the people at LUC Locked

MD Jon Grantham explains why LUC's shareholders have handed over their shares to employees and empowered them to scrutinise business decisions

UK

LUC becomes employee owned Locked

Europe, Global, UK

Consultants step in to support LA capacity crisis Locked

Research points to a growing capacity crisis within local authorities and an increasing need for external support

Europe, UK

LUC records steady growth Locked

Europe, UK

Housing driving demand for green belt reviews Locked

Councils across the country are increasingly looking to the greenbelt to deliver housing.

Europe, UK

LUC maps light pollution in Ireland Locked

Interactive map reveals ares of County Mayo most impacted by light pollution.

Europe, UK

LUC to lead ‘Penrith Vision’ masterplan Locked

Europe, UK

LUC contributes to landscape study and AONB report Locked

Two contracts in Leicestershire and Chichester to build evidence base for landscape protection

Europe, UK

LUC undertakes landscape assessment for Greater Manchester Locked

Environmental consultancy LUC has been appointed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to produce a landscape character and sensitivity assessment for its ten constituent areas.

Europe, UK

EIA-laden Tower Hamlets nears updated local plan Locked

Environmental consultancy LUC has helped the London Borough of Tower Hamlets update its local plan which has entered the final phase of consultation

Europe, UK

LUC awarded Trent Valley restoration work Locked

Europe, UK

LUC profits from strong infrastructure markets Locked

Europe, UK

Market Insight: Ecology, the environmental consultancy dynamo Locked

EA investigates the fastest growing work area in UK environmental consultancy of the last ten years, exploring the market conditions, drivers and service innovations which have conspired to produce a threefold increase in demand for ecology and land management services.

Europe, UK

LUC publishes EIA guidance Locked

Europe, UK

LUC informs Manchester greenbelt review Locked

Europe, UK

Solid 2015 for land development specialist LUC Locked

Progress in 2015 paves way for strong 50th anniversary year. Director Jeremy Owen discusses LUC’s key strengths and opportunities, and why he advises enviro SMEs to ‘hold their nerve and continue to invest’ following the Brexit vote

Europe, UK

LUC secures key contracts Locked

Europe, UK

LUC to test new coastal assessment guidelines in Scotland Locked

Europe, UK

LUC provides ecological services for A9 dualling Locked

Europe, UK

Renewables hiatus hits LUC Locked

Drop in sales for London-based landscape specialist in 2014

Europe, UK