Building 4000, Westpark Innovation Campus
Unlocking the Potential of an Existing Commercial Asset
Quick Look
Client
Fine Grain Property
Location
Shannon, Co. Clare
Sector
Sustainability
Size
124,000 sq.ft
Services
BER Pathway Report | Energy Modelling | Decarbonisation Strategy | Building Performance Analysis
Improving the Performance of a Modern Commercial Workplace
Building 4000 is a flagship commercial office building located within the Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon. As part of the client’s long-term sustainability strategy, Lawler Sustainability was appointed to identify the most practical and commercially viable pathway to improve the building’s energy performance.
The objective was to upgrade the building from a C1 Building Energy Rating (BER) to a B3 BER, delivering measurable reductions in energy consumption, carbon emissions and operating costs while supporting future investment decisions.
Using Data to Drive Better Decisions
The project began with a detailed review of the building’s existing BER assessment to establish a clear baseline of operational performance.
Using IES VE dynamic simulation software, our team developed a comprehensive energy model of the building, allowing multiple improvement scenarios to be analysed and compared.
A wide range of measures were assessed, including:
- Heat pump technologies
- Photovoltaic (PV) generation
- Heat recovery ventilation
- LED lighting upgrades
- Building fabric improvements
- Building controls optimisation
Each option was evaluated against energy savings, carbon reduction, lifecycle costs, return on investment and practical implementation considerations to ensure recommendations were both technically robust and commercially achievable.
Turning Strategy into Delivery
The outcome was a comprehensive BER Pathway Report, providing the client with a clear roadmap for improving building performance.
The report quantified the projected energy savings, carbon reductions, implementation costs and anticipated payback periods for each recommended intervention, enabling informed investment decisions aligned with both operational and sustainability objectives.
Following completion of the study, the recommended upgrade measures were approved and successfully implemented during 2026, delivering measurable improvements in building performance while supporting the client’s long-term decarbonisation strategy.
Project Outcomes
- Data-Led Building Performance Strategy – a comprehensive energy model established a clear roadmap for future investment.
- Improved Energy Performance – recommendations supported the planned upgrade from a C1 BER to B3 BER, significantly improving operational efficiency.
- Commercially Viable Solutions – every recommendation was assessed against technical performance, capital cost, operational savings and return on investment.
- Strategy Delivered – the recommended measures progressed beyond reporting into implementation, demonstrating a practical pathway from analysis to delivery.
- Supporting Long-Term Sustainability – the completed works improved building performance while supporting the client’s wider sustainability and decarbonisation objectives.
Services Delivered
- Building Energy Modelling (IES VE)
- BER Assessments
- BER Pathway Reports
- Decarbonisation Strategy
- Building Performance Analysis
- Energy Modelling
- Heat Pump Feasibility
- Renewable Energy Assessment
Helping Clients Unlock Better Building Performance
Whether improving an individual commercial asset or supporting a wider property portfolio, Lawler Sustainability combines building performance analysis with practical decarbonisation strategies to deliver measurable improvements in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term asset value.