Barhale makes strategic Low Carbon Solutions move
Barhale has launched a new Low Carbon Solutions unit – marking an important step in the company’s strategy to deliver innovative, sustainable civil engineering and infrastructure across the UK.
The primary focus is to leverage and adapt Barhale’s water and energy expertise in the newer areas of heat recovery, heat transfer, and heat networks. These sectors are becoming increasingly important on the path to “Net Zero” as the UK seeks to decarbonise and grid constraints mean that renewable electricity cannot provide all the heat energy needed.
Low Carbon Solutions will also provide Barhale with internal advice for infrastructure projects both to improve their carbon and sustainability performance and also to identify the opportunities to install complementary technologies at build stage.
The launch follows the recent announcement of the appointment of James Haddon as Barhale’s new Director of Low Carbon Solutions – a newly-created, board-level role that signals the company’s clear commitment to decarbonisation and energy innovation.
James, who has spent nearly a decade leading Barhale’s Eastern Region, takes on the new role with a clear mandate: to drive pathfinder projects that demonstrate 
the viability and scalability of low-carbon technologies.
“The development of low-carbon solutions in the UK is an exciting and potentially lucrative venture,” he said. “I’ve wanted to do more to support the transition to net zero for some time – and this was the right moment to step into that space.
“We want to position Barhale at the forefront of the UK’s push toward net zero. By harnessing opportunities in energy recovery and low-carbon infrastructure, the company aims to support clients in futureproofing their assets and operations.”
Chief Executive Martin Brown welcomed the appointment and the creation of the new specialism. He said: “Our established, proven skillset means we are very well placed to offer meaningful insight and to make a tangible difference in the delivery of low carbon solutions to clients. What’s more, we work with many large utilities businesses which are increasingly focused on the opportunities presented to integrate complementary solutions with their assets.
“Accelerating our carbon solutions offering is a key element of our growth strategy. James’s expertise and wealth of experience provide an ideal combination to lead the drive. This move also reflects Barhale’s broader commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.”
Looking ahead, James Haddon has set a clear vision for Barhale’s Low Carbon Solutions.
“I believe in tangible ways to decarbonise building heating and reduce fossil fuel dependency,” he said. The technology is exciting and Barhale is well-positioned to make a real impact. Our approach needs to be proactive – we can create the market rather than just respond to it.”
