It's good to share some good news during this interesting COVID lock-down period.The TMCo Christchurch office was assessed in March 2020 and achieved a 5 star NABERSNZ rating.We designed the services for our 2015 office fitout and the results show what can be achieved on a budget without necessarily having to install complex BMS systems, LED lighting and other commonly touted "required" green systems. It comes down to modelling the building (to determine the actual size of plant required without unnecessary over-sizing), clever positioning of plant (mechanical and lighting), understanding how the building is used, regular tuning and the training of staff.Systems installed: Multi-split ducted air conditioning Heat-recovery ventilation NABERSNZ compliant metering Fluorescent T5 lighting Almost no lighting controls No BMSA 5 star rating illustrates market leading performance and puts TMCo at the top of the table for consulting engineering practices in NZ. 0 stars = very poor performance 1 star = poor performance 2 stars = below average performance 3 stars = good performance 4 stars = excellent performance 5 stars = market leading performance 6 stars = aspirational performanceRatings such as this have four distinct benefits: 1. Considerably lower energy costs to the business. 2. Higher attraction for tenants to a more efficient and comfortable space, providing higher rental returns. 3. Higher value building stock. 4. Higher tenant staff retention (for both comfort and sustainability-commitment reasons)Let's not forget about the environment during this period as it's still so important.Please contact Mike Baker or Matthew Blackwell for how we can add value to your business without breaking the bank.