Freya Trand

2025 was a pivotal year for Steensen Varming: the appointment of Gráinne McCormack as CEO led us into a new phase of development and innovation, while our people continued to build our legacy of delivering intelligent, impactful building services to a range of projects globally.

This 2025 Year in Review showcases Steensen Varming’s project work and team contributions that shaped the past year, offering a snapshot of the milestones, successes, and insight into what goes on behind-the-scenes. While the work we do may not always be visible, it surrounds us in the buildings and infrastructure that support daily life.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to building a more sustainable and positive future.

The March issue of the International Association of Museum Facility Administrators (IAMFA)’s member magazine Papyrus features a detailed case study on the British Museum’s Energy Centre Programme.

Written by Tom Taylor, Associate Director at Steensen Varming, the article provides a behind the scenes look at this major infrastructure project designed to “decarbonise energy supply and generation, rationalise services distribution, and improve resilience in the building services infrastructure”.

The case study explores the complexities of the project, from designing a solution that both meets sustainability goals and respects the heritage significance of the site, to integrating the new systems with the Museum’s existing infrastructure.

Steensen Varming is engaged as Lead Consultant and MEP Engineer on the project, in collaboration with architects Wright & Wright, to help deliver a more sustainable future for this iconic Museum.

Read the full article in Papyrus: Engineering the Future While Preserving the Past

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the University of Technology Sydney’s Vicki Sara Building; a project that showcases Steensen Varming’s long standing commitment to sustainable design.

Part of the decade-long UTS campus Master Plan, this project incorporated several sustainable design features to help the University on their journey to Net Zero.

As we reflect on this significant milestone, we are even more determined to push forward with our climate positive approach. As a Certified B Corporation, we aim to meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact, and we will continue to support projects that benefit the world around us.

Read more about the project and its sustainable design features in Sustainable Business Magazine.

UTS Vicki Sara Building – Image credit: Peter Bennett