SKA

What is a SKA certification?

Designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2009, the SKA rating compliance scheme is an environmental certification system that evaluates fit-out projects according to a set of sustainable, good practice criteria.

Why obtain a SKA certification?

SKA allows organizations to make informed decisions about fit-out projects, with an emphasis on sustainability within the corporate agenda. It is estimated that 11% of UK construction spending is on fit-outs and that buildings may have 30-40 fit-outs during their lifecycle.

Sustainability increasingly makes good business sense, as research demonstrates an expected increase in the asset value of low-carbon labelled buildings compared with standard speculative buildings.

The design of this rating system integrates the highest level of sustainability within every stage of a fit-out project.

How does a SKA certification benefit you?

SKA provides a set of standards that demonstrates environmentally conscious property occupation through:

1. Promotion of wellbeing within working environments
2. Reduction of fit-out costs through innovative sustainable solutions
3. Reduction of ongoing operational costs through the reduction of energy and water usage (fit-outs give the opportunity to install resource efficient equipment)
4. Improvement of an organization’s reputation as being environmentally and sustainably conscious

How can Longevity Partners help you?

We have extensive experience in SKA certifications and can:

1. Set SKA rating targets, through a formal assessment process to assure targeted performance standards are met
2. Provide consultancy advice on certification with our expert knowledge on SKA – we have over six years’ experience in SKA certification and have performed dozens of assessments across Europe
3. Benchmark the sustainability of fit-outs across a portfolio of buildings
4. Attain certification to report sustainable performance of properties or maintain a Ska rated building under the whole building assessment method