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JLL analyses key trends in commercial property
New report looks at ‘a pivotal year’ for real estate in a review of trends shaping the future.
Wates searching for sustainable innovations
Wates and partners aiming to boost emerging green innovators across the UK.
Offices: new-builds and refurbs down in London
Construction dips but developers remain optimistic.
CRE: fundamental shift towards flexibility
New report highlights ongoing post-pandemic change in the property industry.
RICS calls for urgent action on decarbonisation
Change is not happening fast enough, new report says.
Climate Group offers path to ‘renovation revolution’
New handbook from the non-profit climate action group sets out steps for Europe’s built environment.
Huge investment needed in office space
JLL identifies $1trillion cost globally to avoid obsolescence in the face of sustainability requirements.
Building Safety Act awareness rising
Awareness of implications growing across the building services sector.
Office occupancy rises across Europe
Average office occupancy rate has risen to 60% over the last six months.
JLL turns up the AI dial
New purpose-built platform will leverage the best of human and machine learning, says the CRE group.
BCO awards for UK’s best workplaces
Winners showcase creative, flexible and inspiring work environments that make a positive impact on their communities.
Smart buildings bring sustainability, security and cost benefits
Survey finds smart systems deemed essential in meeting business and environmental challenges.
Net zero standard pilot goes live
The pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry standard to prove a building is 'net zero carbon' has been launched.
Experience economy trend shaping built environment
Creating high-quality experiences in the built environment will help future-proof corporate real estate portfolios.
BPF calls for unlocking investment in the NHS estate
Private capital and expertise could alleviate funding pressures, support sustainability, build capacity and modernise services.
Green buildings pay: part II
Energy-efficient commercial property assets continue to outperform inefficient counterparts.
Real estate should move faster on AI
New report from CBRE explores the significant value real estate firms can obtain from embracing AI technology.
SBTi targets net zero in built environment
New Science Based Targets initiative framework outlines 1.5°C pathways for new buildings.
AI: today London, tomorrow……
AI-related companies expanding rapidly, especially in London.
BCIS tackles underinsurance issue
Underinsurance is a persistent problem that leaves property owners vulnerable to significant losses.
JLL teams up with IBM on ESG reporting
IBM technology will support the property advisory group’s sustainability services globally.
Equans partners for climate resilience capability
The partnership will help organisations become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
BPF calls for CRE net zero roadmap
British Property Federation joins the list of organisations asking for action by the next government.
Refurbs leading London change
Latest Deloitte London Office Crane Survey finds developers turning to refurbishments in the face of economic uncertainty.
BCIS launches costs and carbon tool
The tool is designed to measure and report on whole-life costs and whole-life carbon emissions at the same time.
Corporates driving London flex offices activity
Corporate occupiers have driven an increase in activity in the London market, with the number of desks transacted up 30% year on year.
Maintenance professionals struggle with systems integration
Industry standard SFG20 has set out to solve that problem.
Repurposing of office space on the rise
Latest RICS survey finds 89% of respondents seeing offices being converted for other uses, as market uncertainties persist.
Property company targets 1m sq ft of flexspace
The London-based developer/landlord GPE plans to double its existing portfolio.
Economic outlook, technology and sustainability driving fit-outs
The office fit-out landscape continues to evolve, driven by a confluence of economic, technological and societal shifts.
Flexspace: faith in the future
One of the UK’s major property developers/owners has committed to converting 20% of its office portfolio to flexible space.
Compliance: the key concern in building maintenance
Survey finds 70% of maintenance professionals saying that staying compliant is the most significant problem in their business.
Property bodies call for clarification on MEES
The minimum energy efficiency standards went out for consultation in 2021 – so what now?
CIBSE welcomes NABERS
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the new administrator for the energy efficiency scheme.
BRE calls for raising the bar on building standards
The Building Research Establishment is calling on the next government to commit to world-leading standards for British buildings.
Lease markets: pressure grows for green buildings
The next two years will be a critical time for corporate occupiers looking for real estate that supports their carbon commitments.
Energy-efficient property leads the market
Energy-efficient assets showed stronger investment performance across all sectors in 2023.
Building control deadline extended
New mandatory competence assessment deadline extended by 13 weeks.
Could retrofit finance be the answer?
There is a huge CO2 emissions reduction opportunity for commercial buildings, says a specialist.
Policymakers act on decarbonising buildings
Two significant moves in recent days throw more weight behind climate change mitigation efforts.
UKGBC targets more rigorous carbon reduction
Latest UK Green Building Council guidance aims to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
NHS estate: action needed
Health and care leaders are calling for the next government to boost investment to repair and update dilapidated buildings.
Sustainability: help offered in acquisitions
A new Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit is designed to help in assessing the sustainability characteristics of buildings.
Climate Group teams up to launch a ‘renovation revolution’
The climate and energy non-profit is underlining the need to upgrade millions of buildings every year to meet 2050 net zero goals.
Report: a transformative 3 years for CRE
Corporate real estate advisor Colliers is forecasting a new period of value creation opportunities for occupiers and investors beginning this year.
Service charges on the rise: breaking down the trends
Office buildings with the highest efficiency and sustainability ratings tend to have higher than average service charges.
Industry looking for embodied carbon regulation
As the UK prepares for an eventual election, industry bodies are increasingly calling on parties to make manifesto commitments.
BCIS calls for priority on repairs and maintenance
The Building Cost Information Service is asking the government to address urgent R&M issues.
BCO defines new research programme
The British Council for Offices hopes its new agenda will guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption.
Green lease toolkit launched
Revised for 2024, the toolkit aims to support the delivery of better buildings across the commercial real estate sector.
Property report finds mixed views
‘Slightly more positive outlook’ reflects caution and change in the commercial property sector.
Europe’s most climate resilient cities
Global real estate advisor CBRE has ranked European cities according to their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Retrofit: significant opportunities being missed
So argues the UK Green Building Council, which has issued new guidance to support action.
Can owners and occupiers work together?
Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate is being held back by a lack of collaboration.
Key property drivers for 2024
Real estate advisor Savills is forecasting a stronger commercial property market, with four themes set to have significant impact.
Government sells £1bn of property
New figures in the Government Estate Annual Data Publication confirm £1.1bn of property sales in 2022/23.
New chair for Flexible Space Association
Andrea Kolokasi now chairs the flexible workspace providers group.
RICS launches 2023 sustainability report
Occupier and investor demand for green buildings grows but uncertainties and costs are holding the industry back.
Occupiers eyeing more space
International research indicates more organisations are planning to lease more space in the coming months.
Managing agents target energy performance
New framework aims to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings.
Demand for sustainable buildings grows
New report identifies three key factors in making the case for investing in retrofitting and futureproofing.
Cushman & Wakefield to embed AI across operations
The property services group becomes the latest to roll out artificial intelligence to enhance client and employee outcomes.
London office development roars back
Too much office space? Maybe not, as development starts hit record levels.
RTO: wide variations across Europe
Employers in most countries expect people to be in the office more than we do in the UK.
Nottingham Trent launches retrofit centre
The University is investing £1.5m into developing skills, research, training and consultancy.
Office occupancy levels climb across Europe
Average office occupancy rates across eight major European cities have risen in the last six months.
Energy-efficient assets deliver better returns
More incentive to ‘go green’, as CBRE reports the results of its inaugural Sustainability Index.
WeWork acts to stave off collapse
It's been quite a ride, but now it's come to bankruptcy protection for the flexspace provider.
New research to plug net zero data gap
Lack of data is one of the biggest barriers to decarbonising buildings.
HqO aims to transform workplace experience
The platform has been selected for a series of UK science and innovation sites.
Workplace change: headwinds demand careful planning
Current volatile market conditions may give way to some stabilisation in 2024.
RICS releases healthy building guide
Taking on a broad but critical remit, the guide offers advice on designing, delivering and managing healthier buildings.
Offices: major investment needed
UK office landlords could spend over £65bn over the next 7 years to meet energy efficiency requirements.
Corporate backers for ‘definitive’ hybrid working study
The investigation into the impact of hybrid working on people, places and society is aiming for 10,000+ participants from around the world.
BCO names top UK workplaces
Barclays’ Glasgow campus was celebrated as the Best of the Best at the British Council for Offices National Awards last night.
RICS launches built environment manifesto
Timed to coincide with party conference season, the document is titled Empowering a Sustainable Future.
Data: key to decarbonising the built environment
The industry must not let up on its commitment to reduce its impact on climate change.
Building Safety Alliance looking for input
The cross-sector group is focusing on the building occupation phase and inviting input on golden thread tools.
Green Property Alliance sharpens focus on commercial sector
A relaunch includes a renewed purpose to stimulate industry-wide engagement on sustainability issues.
Flexspace: sustainability index launched
In a sector first, the index aims to ensure quality data on building performance, helping operators and occupiers track and report on sustainability initiatives.
Property services: changing landscapes
Change is the theme for Barclays’ annual property services conference this year.
CBRE: 1bn sq ft using AI-powered FM
Smart solutions are being used to improve operational reliability and drive efficiency at more than 20,000 client sites.
NatWest partners on retrofit learning
Teaming up with the Supply Chain Sustainability School will provide a free learning platform to build capabilities.
Study finds employers cutting back on space
Global research indicates many workers are still coming into the office less than two days a week.
JLL unveils GPT model for property
JLL GPT aims to provide private, secure generative AI services to amplify insights and client outcomes.
Commercial property: good news and bad
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Q2 UK Commercial Property Monitor is reporting a renewed downturn in the market.
Nearly 20% of office space could be unlettable
Without investment, this stock is unlikely to be fit for purpose in terms of meeting the needs of occupiers and complying with MEES legislation.
Buildings: new guidelines on inclusion
Guidance will ensure that inclusion is considered at every stage of the design and construction process.
Companies will pay more for sustainable offices
More evidence that there is a premium on green space, this time from the occupant side of the equation.
JLL backs 15 climate-impacting start-ups
In its first year, JLL Foundation investments are helping to catalyse efforts to achieve a more sustainable future.
Call for action on retrofitting
Consultancy and construction company Mace is calling on the industry and government to ramp up efforts to retrofit non-domestic buildings.
Net zero standard out for consultation
The campaign to establish a standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon has reached a significant milestone.
Property and people coming together
Real estate decision-making and people-centric strategies are becoming more integrated, according to property advisor CBRE.
Proptech: Australian group builds presence in Europe
A recent acquisition shows the scale of the ambition and opportunity in this sector.
London refurbishment at all-time high
The looming spectre of obsolescence has seen a record level of office upgrade projects get underway in the capital.
BCO: Midlands and Central England award winners
Employee wellbeing, amenities and sustainability are at the core of the region’s leading workplaces, says the British Council for Offices.
Growing flexspace group unveils conference plan
The Flexible Space Association, the trade body for the flexible workspace industry, has hit the 1000-location mark.
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BCO names award winners in the south
South of England’s and South Wales’s outstanding workplaces have been announced, with awards going to six office buildings across the region.
Wellbeing: key theme at Scotland’s best workplaces
British Council for Offices regional awards highlight user-centred design, as well as creative implementation of wellbeing and sustainability measures.
Record flexible occupancy rates
Flexible workspace locations in the UK have hit their highest ever occupancy levels.
Occupier demand: quality over quantity
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors sees the UK property market remaining subdued, but there are signs of optimism too.
BCO names London’s best-in-class offices
Employee wellbeing and sustainability emerge as defining principles of the leading workplaces, annual awards reveal.
Polyteck takes stake in managed solutions provider
The construction and facilities management organisation has announced a multi-million-pound investment in MetSpace.
NABERS 2.0 launched
The energy efficiency rating scheme for existing office buildings has been extended to meet the needs of owners and occupiers.
Property and proptech groups to merge
The British Property Federation and the UK PropTech Association will join forces to drive innovation in the property sector.
Fit-out costs climbing fast
As post-Covid occupier expectations rise, so too have fit-out costs across key cities.
Green leases: collaboration is essential
Green leases can benefit both landlords and tenants while also serving to decarbonise real estate.
Office demand exceeds 10-year average
More mixed signals from the property world as 2023 office demand in London is up and more companies are upsizing than downsizing.
Office sector ‘in the eye of the storm’
A new report on the future of the office finds that while offices are here to stay, the sector is in “a full state of flux”.
Funds committed for delivery of building safety
Funding has been announced for recruitment and training of building control inspectors and fire inspectors working with the Building Safety Regulator.
Flexspace: Tech sector dominates
The Technology, Media and Telecoms sector dominated activity in the European flex market in 2022.
Energy regulations remain low on the office agenda
New research has found low awareness of new environmental standards despite increased demand for environmentally friendly office space.
Drees & Sommer brings forward AA acquisition
The property consultancy group is bringing forward its full acquisition of UK property and construction consultants AA Projects.
London property: crunch day coming
Over 50% of inner London commercial stock will be ‘unlettable’ from 2027 as MEES legislative changes loom.
Government jobs move north
More than 11,000 government roles have been relocated out of London to sites across the UK.
Data-sharing key to decarbonisation
That, and regulatory certainty, are needed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the property industry.
BCO guidance on greener and healthier offices
New recommendations come in an early update to the British Council for Offices Guide to Specification.
Sustainability: action can cut costs
Analysis of commercial property service charge data shows that greener buildings have substantially lower energy costs.
Property looks to accelerate decarbonisation
Market prospects may be uncertain over the short-term, but many UK property companies intend to increase investment in carbon reduction this year.
IFMA on change and the implications for FM
New research explores how changing organisational priorities are shaping the future of the built environment and FM roles.
Real estate in 2023: partnership and polarisation
JLL is forecasting more bridges built between occupiers and landlords, while the gap between good space and not so good will grow wider.
Flexspace: what to expect in 2023
The Flexible Space Association’s executive director, Jane Sartin, looks at what the industry is likely to see over the next 12 months.
Green buildings pay
Buildings with better sustainability credentials are achieving markedly higher capital values and rents.
What’s set to shape the built environment?
A new report looks at consumer influence on real estate decisions and identifies four themes that will shape decisions for the future.
Property management plans challenged
A new report warns that plans for managing the government’s extensive property estate portfolio are out of sync with market conditions and lack ambition to reduce costs.
Risk of stranded assets looms
Savills has joined the growing ranks of property advisors warning on the potential impact of new energy standards.
BCO warns on net zero targets
A new report calls for greater collaboration and data-sharing between office building owners and occupiers to improve progress.
Green buildings are worth more
That argument has been made for some years, but new research now shows a 6% rental premium for buildings with sustainability certifications.
London offices see ‘flight to quality’
A desire for high quality office space is driving increasing demand for Grade A accommodation in the capital.
Asbestos: a problem for energy renovation plans
Extensive asbestos remediation work is still needed on more than 100,000 UK buildings, according to a new report.
Retrofitting: UKGBC launches decarbonising project
Retrofitting is moving up the net zero agenda and there’s an opportunity to get involved at the UK Green Building Council.
Rising energy costs driving retrofitting
If there is a silver lining to the current energy crisis, it may be that rising costs are expediting the move toward more efficient buildings.
Government: double down on climate adaptation
The UK Green Building Council is calling on government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
Offices: call for circular economy principles
A new report by the British Council for Offices urges the property industry to ‘retain, extend life, reduce impact’ to future-proof the office sector.
Life sciences: making assets more sustainable
New research from JLL highlights ways that life science occupiers, investors, developers and landowners can mitigate the climate impact of their assets.
Bouygues E&S launches Orbiter
This, the company says, is the first 360-degree online self-assessment tool to help owners assess their building’s performance.
WGBC launches climate change resilience guide
New guidance from the World Green Building Council collates “effective and practical steps” to build resilience to the changing climate.
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Equans supports smart building transition
Equans has been instrumental in the digital transition of a newly refurbished Leeds building into an industry-leading example of a smart building.
‘Hybrid hotchpotch’ brings problems
Evidence is growing that hybrid working works best when it is clearly defined and implemented in line with the needs of an organisation and its employees.
Workplace: flexibility, personalised experience are key
Most companies remain uncertain about what their post-pandemic workplaces will look like.
Sustainability: retrofit revolution needed
Retrofitting offices and industrial buildings can deliver the energy reductions required to support the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.
Flex trend continues to grow
Flex office stock in Europe will reach around 20% of total office stock over the next 10 years.
Industry calls for sustainable building task force
11 major players are calling for the formation of a new taskforce to ensure buildings are fit for the future.
Commercial property: climate resilience strategies
The Better Buildings Partnership has published new guidance on defining, measuring and reporting on climate resilient property.
Net zero group names leader
The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard initiative has appointed David Partridge as chair of its recently convened Governance Board.
Demand for sustainable property on the rise
Progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, according to the latest annual sustainability report from RICS.
Europe set to witness ‘nearshoring’ boom
European businesses are looking towards Romania, Turkey and Morocco as alternatives to production in Ukraine and Asia following months of supply-chain disruption.
Inflation affecting corporate real estate decisions
A new survey conducted by CoreNet Global, the association for CRE professionals, has found that high inflation is adding to the uncertainties felt in the sector.
Offices: London occupiers growing footprint
Contrary to the post-Covid expectations of many, the Central London office leasing market has seen occupiers expanding their footprint at record levels.
Workplace: the future is hybrid + office
Hybrid working is set to become the dominant model, but decision-makers still believe the corporate office is critical to doing business.
Post-Covid working: measuring the change
A global study of nearly 80 offices in 13 countries representing nearly 80,000 employees has revealed a seismic shift in working patterns.
Circular economy essential to net zero
The UK Green Building Council has published new insight into the positive impact circular thinking can have in delivering whole-life carbon reductions and value creation.
ISS Warsaw HQ scoops platinum award
The ISS Hub has received top marks for accessibility and usability, making it the first to ever reach Platinum status.
Government lacks good data on property
A lack of good data is a major barrier for central government in making effective decisions about property.
Demand for flex space on the rise
Flexibility is increasingly becoming a key strategic driver for businesses, in terms of future planning and gaining an edge in talent attraction.
Property groups backing climate action
The Better Buildings Partnership has announced three new signatories to its Climate Commitment, as a second group launches a complementary initiative.
BCO sees need for new design criteria
The British Council for Offices is proposing updated design criteria for its reference work, the BCO Guide to Specification.
GPA partners with BNP Paribas
The Government Property Agency’s new strategic partner will advise on national property and property-related financial services.
BCO: invest in design for neurodiversity
The British Council for Offices is calling for more inclusive design, regulatory change and also proposing design recommendations.
Net zero: expect more local regulation
City governments are setting ambitious sustainability targets, often well ahead of national goals.
Workplace investment aims to drive engagement
Employee engagement is the top priority for global businesses and nearly two-thirds are investing in their offices with this in mind.
Five days a week is so over
The majority of UK organisations seem to be settling into a middle ground between Covid-driven work-from-home practices and post-pandemic everyone-back-to-the-office policies.
CBRE increases commitment to flex space
The property services group has announced a new $100m investment in Industrious, a rapidly growing provider of premium flexible workplace solutions.
Majority still favour hybrid working
In CBRE’s latest EMEA Occupier Sentiment Survey 72% of companies said they are moving towards a hybrid workplace model.
Industry bodies to develop net zero standard
A cross-industry steering group has come together to develop a Standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon.
Pushing forward the retrofit argument
The UK Green Building Council has published a guide to support the retrofitting of poorly performing commercial buildings.
Meeting the cost of energy standards
According to new research, proposed legislative energy targets could cost UK office landlords upwards of £40 per sq ft.
GPA identifies trends for 2022
This year will be a pivotal one for the workplace, says the Government Property Agency.
Workplace: the future is technology
That’s certainly the way IWG, parent to Regus and other flex space brands, sees it as it backs a merger with specialist The Instant Group.
Include active commuting in ESG policies, says BCO
Putting active commuting at the heart of ESG policies can shift commuters towards more sustainable forms of travel, improve individual health and wellbeing and help companies cut carbon emissions.
Avison Young commits to the flex market
The real estate advisor has grown its London Markets team by recruiting two specialists from WeWork.
Pandemic effects: cuts in corporate real estate
The impact of Covid-19 has led many companies to reduce their portfolios. Many expect growth over the next few years, but the overall trend is down.
RICS unveils IBOS framework
The International Building Operation Standard promises a new approach to measure and manage how buildings perform for people.
UKGBC advice for asset owning businesses
Ahead of mandatory requirements to disclose climate-related risks coming into force in April, the UK Green Building Council has published new guidance.
Savills buys workplace platform
In another significant move on the proptech front the firm’s investment subsidiary has acquired tenant and workplace experience platform Cureoscity.
Commercial landlords struggle to attract tenants
Recent market research found 62% of UK commercial landlords having trouble attracting prospective tenants to fill traditional office spaces.
Buildings require billions to reach climate targets
To meet climate change commitments, building stock investment must be three times higher than the current rate.
Many companies not ready for workplace change
A new report finds that organisations risk losing out on key talent unless they improve the quality of their real estate and embed flexible working post-Covid.
Property: definition of ‘green’ changing
With expectations for new buildings increasing in recent years, the conversation is shifting from the ‘value of green’ to a focus on longer term, broader based sustainability.
Offices: stark warning on the work environment
Office buildings that fail to demonstrate how they support the health and wellbeing of users will swiftly become redundant.
‘Marked recovery’ predicted for property in 2022
A growing economy and a strengthening of the labour market will provide a positive backdrop for real estate in 2022, with total returns for all UK property forecast at just over 6%.
Covid-19: massive hit to office property market
The amount of office space in England fell by millions of square feet during the peak pandemic period, reports the Financial Times.
Demand for flex space rising
As office occupiers adjust to pandemic uncertainties, many are taking the view that flexibility is the greatest benefit on offer.
Office occupiers plan workplace change
Nearly three-quarters of office occupiers expect to transform their workplace design in the next two years.
Built environment sector lacks clarity on emissions
According to new research, the majority of built environment professionals believe the sector is already doing enough to tackle its carbon impact.
Property spreads recruitment message to young people
A new website, backed by 12 major firms, aims to educate a new generation of young people about career choices in the built environment sector.
Employers retreat on flexible working concept
Commercial occupiers’ willingness to allow all employees the choice to work remotely fell from 39% to 26% between March and September 2021.
Real estate: the scale of the sustainability challenge
New research by Savills identifies the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero.
Cushman & Wakefield invests in WeWork
The real estate services firm has made a strategic investment of $150m in the global flexible space provider WeWork.
Flex space demand grows
Demand for flexible offices is expected to recover to more than 10% of overall UK office demand in 2022.
UKGBC offers guidance for local authorities
The guidance is designed specifically to drive up the sustainability of new commercial buildings.
NABERS ready to help with net zero goals
The world-leading energy rating scheme for UK offices is ready for use.
Hines means business with Helix buy
The international real estate firm has agreed a deal to acquire one of the UK’s leading specialist commercial property management companies.
RICS opens consultation on IBOS
The RICS-developed International Building Operations Standard is an innovative data-led standard that goes beyond the traditional ways of measuring building performance.
Covid-19: permanent shifts in the business landscape
Post-Covid changes are likely to bolster major cities outside London and boost UK productivity, as new work patterns stick.
Built environment must accelerate decarbonisation
The built environment is going in the right direction, but it is still not moving fast enough to decarbonise building stock.
Flex, tech and wellbeing moving up the agenda
CBRE’s latest EMEA Occupier Survey provides good insights into thinking across this dynamic sector.
Cluttons warns property owners on MEES
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard consultation, which closed in June, is designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in England and Wales.
C&W partners with WeWork
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has teamed up with the flexible space provider to develop flex space solutions for landlords and occupiers.
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CRE & energy: could do better
Energy performance in commercial real estate is improving but has some way to go to meet upcoming targets.
UKGBC consults on net zero roadmap
The UK Green Building Council has launched a consultation inviting industry feedback on its Whole Life Carbon Roadmap draft proposals.
Demand for flexible space climbs
Savills-backed flexible office specialist Workthere is reporting enquiries for space up by 48% on pre-Covid levels.
RICS Global Conference 2021: review
Some 16 months after the Covid-19 pandemic began, it feels like we’ve reached the final stages of grief.
Commercial buildings lag behind on clean air tech
In preparation for reopening their buildings, four-fifths of UK businesses have already implemented clean air technology or plan to in the next twelve months.
UKGBC seeks views on verification of net zero
A new survey invites feedback on market drivers, expectations and characteristics for a potential net zero carbon buildings verification scheme.
Offices: post-Covid gap between occupiers and providers
A new report argues that occupier expectations for building performance are not being met, and that could harm long-term property values.
Awards: BCO crowns best offices
Taunton’s UK Hydrographic Office Headquarters was named Best of the Best at the British Council for Offices’ National Awards last night.
Employers to reduce office space by up to 9m sq ft
The latest addition to the ongoing debate about the future of offices in the UK comes from PwC’s latest Occupier Survey.
Offices: four trends shaping the future
The office sector is on the cusp of considerable change, says Helical chief executive Gerald Kaye.
Offices: occupiers and landlords out of step?
New research suggests tenants expect changes in space use post-pandemic while landlords don’t.
Responsible property management toolkit to launch
The toolkit is designed to be a practical guide to best practice in responsible property management for asset, property and facilities managers.
Hybrid working: lease terms may limit take-up
A survey of UK business leaders has found that many organisations may have to wait to adopt a hybrid working model because of being locked into a long-term lease.
Build back greener: new UKGBC advice
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance to help developers and owners increase nature-based solutions within the construction and operation of built assets.
Shaping the future of work
As more employers begin to plan a return to the office, the shift toward a worker-centric model should be top of mind, says JLL.
Call for views on energy rating policy
Central government is seeking views on proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of large buildings.
Law firm to review workplace strategy
International firm Clifford Chance has appointed Cushman & Wakefield to carry out a strategic review of its London occupational requirements.
Chief inspector of buildings named
The Health and Safety Executive has announced the appointment of Peter Baker to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator.
Security: vacant and minimally occupied buildings
Covid-19, with or without formal lockdowns, has left many organisations with property that is sitting unused, or all but. How do they ensure it stays safe?
Climate site for built environment launched
The new Climate Framework website aims to cater for the needs and interests of all professionals working in built environment disciplines.
Mid-sized companies look to cut office space
Over a third of UK mid-sized businesses expect to reduce the amount of space they hold in the future.
2021: what’s in store for the flex space market?
2019 was a year of optimism and growth for providers, and 2020 was a year of uncertainty and challenge. So what comes next?
Covid-19 & CRE: the same but different
The property professionals group CoreNet Global has been tracking members’ views on the lasting effects of the pandemic. They have evolved but the themes remain consistent.
Real estate and the Covid-19 pandemic
The corporate property world was already changing when the coronavirus arrived. The real challenge now is handling the new pace of that change,
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Offices: shift predicted in central London demand
Demand for high quality office space in London will remain robust post-Covid, but what companies want and where they want it will change.
Cautious businesses hold back on decisions
Businesses across the UK are rethinking the role of the workplace in these pandemic-hit times, but many remain unwilling to commit to transformational change.
Good NABERS: energy rating scheme arrives
A new scheme for rating the operational energy efficiency of UK office buildings has been launched.
EY pioneers hub & spoke model
Regus parent IWG will provide both a home-base and remote working sites for the business advisor’s Norway team.
Work, workplace, risk: shaping property in 2021
Ten trends, all in play now, will shape the commercial real estate industry in the coming year.
Workplace: the future is more human-centric
The workplace of the future will be versatile and hybrid, focusing on employee-centric solutions, according to a global survey.
Workplace: a post-Covid flight to quality
The next three to five years will see a strong focus on flexibility, demanded by both workers and corporates, relating to work activity, space and location.
A “radically collaborative” approach to sustainability
The UK Green Building Council has announced a new partnership with Enfield Council, seeking radical solutions for the delivery of sustainability on large schemes.
A hub & spoke future?
Over a third of business leaders are considering downsizing their primary office space and shifting towards smaller satellite offices.
BCO reveals London award winners
Five businesses have been recognised in London at the annual British Council for Offices regional awards.
Is flex space the answer?
It could be, says a new report, at least for many UK occupiers facing an uncertain future and needing an alternative to traditional corporate accommodation.
Commercial property: time for a change
For a whole series of reasons there is change underway in the property world, but underlying this is a more fundamental question: what is property actually for?
Calls for POE on all publicly funded buildings
Post-occupancy evaluation should be standard practice to ensure all new buildings meet intended energy efficiency ratings and provide optimum value for money.
C&W enters flex space market
Cushman & Wakefield, the global real estate services firm, has teamed up with workplace operator Industrious to offer a flexible space solution.
MoJ's "naïve" approach to outsourcing slammed
A new report condemns the Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service's "failure" in attempts to improve the condition and suitability of the prison estate.
Less space, close to transport
As Londoners start to return to the city, flexible space providers are seeing some clear trends emerge.
JLL identifies priorities for the property sector
Ensuring climate resilience and the transition to net zero carbon, delivering healthy buildings, and creating a fair society are all essential in a post-Covid-19 recovery.
CEOs see 'enduring shift' in office use
More than two-thirds of UK CEOs believe there will be a shift towards low density office usage as a consequence of the Covid-19 experience.
Net zero buildings: UKGBC turns to crowdsourcing
The UK Green Building Council is testing a new strategy for developing solutions to the built environment industry's carbon reduction challenge.
Online tool aims to get office occupiers thinking
A property consultancy has launched an online service to help organisations determine what their occupancy requirements will be in preparation for employees returning to the office.
Different sort of virus hits data centre plans
Cyber attacks will always be a worry, but Covid-19 has pushed its way towards the top of the list of issues shaping decisions around sourcing and managing data centre space.
RICS survey sees change coming
Occupier demand for floorspace is down across the board, not surprisingly, but the future looks different too.
We have seen the future and it is mixed
A report from property advisors JLL concludes that the pandemic working-from-home experiment is forcing companies to re-imagine the future of work and question the purpose of the office.
UKGBC opens consultation on social value
The UK Green Building Council is canvassing views on a definition of social value for the built environment sector.
Flex space: JLL benefits from Serendipity
Another vote in favour of a flexible workspace future as US provider Serendipity Labs appoints the property services group to develop a series of UK locations over the next two years.
Construction turns the focus to values
UK construction could soon be on the verge of a fundamental shift towards value-based decision-making involving all key stakeholders in a project.
Coronavirus driving demand for flexible space
The trend towards workplace mobility was not created as a result of the pandemic, but it was certainly accelerated by it.
Avison Young launches cost containment service
The new offer aims to support strategy development for a post-Covid environment, while building for a resilient and sustainable future.
The future of global office demand
A new report argues that increased working from home doesn't equate to reduced demand for office space. The situation is more complex than that.
KPMG and Planon extend technology cooperation
The business advisors and the software group are moving their collaboration to 'the next level', with the signing of a partnership agreement.
9 to 5 is so in the past
That's the conclusion of a survey of building occupiers carried out by CoreNet Global, the corporate real estate professionals group.
Offices are vital, but need to change
Property services group Savills has published the results of a survey of its clients, and it is clear that change is on the cards.
Businesses look to more remote working
71% of UK businesses are planning to permanently adopt flexible and agile working practices post the Covid-19 lockdown.
The future looks different
If the weight of opinion in survey research is a reliable indicator, there's no way the UK is going back to pre-Covid patterns once lockdown is lifted and 'normal' returns.
CBRE tests occupier sentiment
Occupiers across EMEA are planning to increase investment in technology, driven in large part by a post-lockdown focus on the employee experience.
Looking ahead: what happens when PFI contracts end?
Many public sector bodies risk underestimating the time, resources and complexity involved in managing the end of PFI contracts.
Property: corporates looking for more flexibility
Demand by corporate owners to release capital from their real estate assets is increasing, spurred along by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NBS and BESA partner to join-up digital construction
NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced a partnership with the Building Engineering Services Association to help drive digital adoption throughout the building lifecycle.
The future of the workplace: a mix of locations
The results of a global survey on working from home during the pandemic point toward a shift from office-based to a "total workplace ecosystem", balancing office, home and other locations.
JLL cites need for green, inclusive recovery
"Covid-19 has shown both the fragility and the resilience of society and the ecosystem, and as we enter the recovery period we must take the opportunity to build back better by focusing on a green and just recovery."
Employers plan cautious return
Most companies plan to take a gradual approach to bringing employees back to their workplaces as governments begin to lift restrictions tied to Covid-19.
Property sector hit hard by pandemic
A snap poll by industry journal Property Week has found that over half of the companies covered have furloughed staff.
UKGBC offers guidance on social value measurement
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance aiming to de-mystify the practice of measuring the social value of buildings and places.
BCO: looking at change in the workplace
Screens to protect receptionists, touchless unisex toilets and reduced occupational density are all likely to be features of the post Covid-19 workplace.
JLL in second net zero move
To mark yesterday's Earth Day the property services group announced a plan to cut carbon emissions by two-thirds.
C&W launches post-covid recovery service
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has formed a Recovery Readiness Task Force to assist clients with post-covid-19 returns to the workplace.
MRI Software buys social housing specialist
The real estate software solutions company is set to acquire Castleton Technology Plc, a provider of specialist software and services to the social housing sector.
Leesman unveils covid-19 research initiative
The workplace assessment specialist, backed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the International Facility Management Association, has launched a fast-track initiative to look into the impacts of covid-19 on FM and real estate.
Property industry looking for support for NHS
Property professionals have come together to back a dedicated website for offers of space, supplies and support that will help in fighting the covid-19 epidemic.
BESA offers guidance on building shut-down
With thousands of people now working from home or prevented from travelling, many commercial buildings are moving into shutdown mode.
Industry to provide buildings for key workers
Organisations representing thousands of professionals across the surveying, architectural and planning specialisms have written to the Prime Minister to offer their help in fighting back against the growing coronavirus epidemic.
Real estate companies drive energy reductions
The latest benchmarking report from the Better Buildings Partnership shows a continued fall in commercial property energy consumption.
Sustainable buildings pay: new research
Sustainable office buildings can deliver financial benefits to investors through a combination of higher rents and stronger leasing velocity.
Cushman & Wakefield unveils flexible workspace service
The property services group has joined others in the business, along with developers and property owners, with the launch of a flex offering.
Property industry launches best practice framework
A new framework aims to advance the social, environmental and economic benefits of responsible business practices across the real estate sector.
Professional bodies take on climate change
Twenty-five built environment professional bodies have pledged to work together to tackle climate change.
Calls for new safety regulator to have more power
As the board charged with implementing the new Building Safety Regulator meets and government begins to frame its legislation, a leading construction body has called for enhanced powers for the Regulator.
Fire safety consultation opens
The International Fire Safety Standards Coalition is seeking the views of industry experts on the development of the first global standard on fire safety.
UKGBC launches net zero resources
The UK Green Building Council has launched a catalogue of case studies profiling projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to achieving net zero carbon buildings.
Looking to the regions
Crane surveys show business buoyant in construction markets in four cities around the UK, no doubt tipping a growth in FM opportunities too.
Corporate real estate: what to expect in 2020
January is the traditional time to make predictions and resolutions for the year ahead and so it was that CoreNet UK brought together a panel to debate the big issues facing the industry. Cathy Hayward reports.
The future of work is the future of the city
A poll of over 30,000 full- and part-time workers across 50 cities in 18 countries has found people significantly more optimistic about their local communities than the state of their nations.
New advice for offices targeting net zero
The UK Green Building Council has published new energy performance targets for commercial offices that are aiming to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
Is coworking the answer?
The system of shared office space that offers tenants shorter leases and plug-and-pay spaces has made a big impact on the property world. But what's really behind its appeal, and does it have a long-term future?
Property group plans sustainability forum
An investors and developers group is inviting major corporate occupiers to collaborate in a new owner-occupier forum on sustainability issues.
Energy match-making platform launches
PowerPaired aims to link community energy groups and owners of land or property with renewable energy and energy saving potential to deliver social and environmental impact.
Knight Frank unveils flexible workspace offer
It's beginning to look like the corporate property advisors' must-have. The list of firms offering a flexible space service seems to growth monthly.
Flexible workspaces: good for local economies
New research from workspace provider Regus calculates the value that flexible office space and coworking locations would likely bring to local areas as operators look beyond major city locations.
Companies still finding their way on proptech
Real estate businesses are continuing to make slow and steady progress in upping their digital game, but enterprise-wide digital strategies remain far from commonplace.
RICS opens new Social Impact Awards
Entry is open for new awards which recognise the positive and transformational contribution that the built environment has on people's lives.
UKGBC calls for views on energy performance targets
The UK Green Building Council has launched a consultation exercise seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector.
IFMA & RICS working together on coworking event
The coworking concept is definitely 'in', while flex-space demand continues to reshape traditional property markets and the likes of WeWork continue to grab headlines.
Property owners in climate change commitment
23 of the UK's leading commercial property owners have signed up to tackle the growing risks of climate change through the delivery of net zero carbon real estate portfolios by 2050.
2 Television Centre takes top BCO award
The London site was celebrated as 'Best of the Best' at this week's British Council for Offices National Awards, topping a list that includes Interserve's Birmingham hub.
Targeting net zero carbon by 2050
A new report from the World Green Building Council aims to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector, moving it towards a net zero future.
Measuring up
A new set of metrics for the workplace was the subject of fierce debate at last week's CoreNet Global summit in Amsterdam. Cathy Hayward reports.
CBRE launches first three Hana sites in London
Hana, the property advisor's flexible workspace venture, has unveiled plans for its first three UK sites.
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It’s time to visualise the future
When technologies converge to form a connected digital twin, we can see the possibilities of FM.
Gatwick: looking beyond arrivals and departures
The airport, a complex site with over 70 years of history, is tackling buried assets and biodiversity with digital mapping.
Building Safety Act: implications for FMs
April 6th sees the end of the transitional period, with far-reaching implications for projects where Building Regulations apply.
Climate tech investment: the benefits
Embracing technology to monitor emissions and act on real-time data positions FM teams to achieve real change.
What it will take to earn the commute
Here’s a challenge: how can real estate better connect people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment?
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Which way forward?
What better candidate for a workplace transformation case study than Which?
MIPIM 2023: look up
MIPIM is the world’s largest real estate conference, holding something for nearly all stakeholders across the built environment,
Flexspace: finding a place in corporate thinking
We talked with flexspace expert Kurt Mroncz to find out how this concept went from maybe to mainstream in corporate real estate strategy.
Digital twins: the next stage of BIM
It’s not controversial to say that BIM, building information modelling, has struggled to gain traction in facilities management market since the concept was introduced to the sector almost 20 years ago.
Buildings and extreme weather: data is key
When temperatures peaked at 37C across much of the UK in July, it caused many disruptions across multiple sectors.
Corporate property: what now?
Developers, agents, landlords, architects, designers, real estate people and facilities managers united at the British Council for Offices Annual Conference earlier this month. Jo Sutherland looks back.
Sustainable buildings: visiting the future
April’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report offered a slither of hope that we can stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown.
Green leases and sustainability: what’s next?
Commercial property is estimated to be responsible for about one-third of total carbon emissions in the UK. Tenanted buildings need to manage in a more sustainable way, green leases are part of the answer.
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Time to reduce your office car park?
The pandemic has brought with it some real opportunities for future-focused facilities professionals.
Grey space: A flexible opportunity?
Grey space, those areas that now look like being surplus floorspace, might well present an opportunity for office occupiers to invest in new flexible workspace.
The outlook for the offices in 2021
The year ahead is a promising time for the office market. While the UK faces further lockdown measures, the vaccination programme brings light to the end of the tunnel.
Flexspace and the future of the office
Like many industries, the flexspace sector is facing one of its greatest challenges in the global pandemic.
Resilient decision-making in times of change
In any organisation, times of contraction can lead to difficult decisions. The same goes for periods of growth. Accurate, reliable data is critical in every case.
What future for flexible workspace providers?
Demand for flexible workspace in the UK has dropped to roughly 20% of pre-Covid-19 levels and does not look set to recover soon. But many providers are remaining open, though often with skeleton staff.
Retrofitting workspace to meet new demands
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing us to rethink what is important for the workplace and how offices are designed, built and managed.
Digital twins: two is better than one
With access to limitless data in every aspect of our lives, it’s about time that we really utilise that data to improve the world around us. Rob Charlton argues the case for digital twins.
Crunch time for business occupiers
No matter the sector, be it technology, finance, retail, manufacturing or any other, virtually all UK businesses rent their HQ and operational premises under commercial leases. Scott Keown offers some timely advice.
Moving to business focused maintenance
The traditional one-size-fits-all maintenance approach uses interval-based inspection, planned maintenance and reactive repair. Alistair Clements makes the case for a better solution.
Why compliance maintenance should be a priority
In order to ensure a safe environment, it is important that all aspects of a building remain compliant and within the law. Property services firm MSL offers some advice on the basics.
Cracking the retail conundrum
The decline of the British high street has been feature of the news for some years now. One factor compounding the problem for retailers comes with their legacy estates. But there are opportunities for action, as Rob Marriott explains.
Transparency: the key to better buildings
In Poland, a major contractor has been working with a local building technology specialist to implement new solutions to the age-old problem of transparency of information. Even operating costs can be accurately predicted now.
Coworking and the demise of the commercial property lease
Traditional commercial office leases are under threat, as an increasing number of organisations begin to recognise the value of flexible working. But why should facilities managers care about this new trend?
Barriers to BIM adoption in FM and how to overcome them
How many people reading this have BIM fatigue? Who is tired of hearing how BIM can transform facilities management? How come since the 2016 UK government mandate, there is still little evidence of BIM for FM becoming business as usual?
Coworking comes to the corporation
Coworking spaces create community and collaboration. Some enterprises want a bit of that buzz, reports Fiona Perrin from the frontline of flexible working.
Three ways to make a building energy efficient
In the world of facilities management, energy efficiency is a theme that is growing ever more important. With an anticipated surge in energy bills, clients are now expecting FM professionals to provide solutions to their energy management problems.
BIM: why contractors and FM providers need to work together
Building information modelling is not new. Nor is the tension between building contracting and facilities management. Mike Knapp argues the case for closer collaboration.
New energy standards: are you ready?
From April 2018, a new legal standard for minimum energy efficiency will apply to rented commercial buildings. Carl Ghinn explains the benefits and risks involved for facilities managers.
The service charge challenge
Service charges are a necessary part of multi-occupancy locations, but assessing value for money for the services included can be difficult. A new report from Property Solutions looks at the issues in the retail sector.
Flexible workspace: drivers and the direction of travel
Things are obviously changing fast in the world of work. Business centres, serviced offices and similar flexible options have been around for years; but suddenly the coworking phenomenon is taking off. Sector expert Kurt Mroncz explains why.
Why the future of work is more human than you think
Everyone wants to be happy at work, and a growing number of forward-thinking companies are starting to recognise the importance of happiness in the workplace. Marie Puybaraud explains what's behind this shift in attitude.
Sensory overload
Sensor technology is spreading fast. How do we balance the benefits of that with growing concerns about privacy? Raj Krishnamurthy looks at the issues and opportunities.
Using facilities assessments to gain funding
Jay Pearlman offers some advice on selling-in the need for action in a higher education setting, with plenty of applicability in other sectors.
What's the deal with productivity?
Can workplace design improve productivity, and is that measurable? Simon Iatrou talks to some of the key players behind The Stoddart Review about the report, its aims and the workplace puzzle.
Are FM people constrained by data?
Michael McCullen implores facilities managers to ask the right question when it comes to specifying a BIM system.
Asset Management: Opportunities & Challenges
There's increasing recognition that effective asset management has much to contribute to the successful operation of any organisation.
Creating Flexible Space
Tony Cahill provides advice on transforming an older building into a flexible workspace, ensuring the interior works are in line with the latest in office practice.
Room for improvement
Our cities are developing at such an incredible rate that space is now at a premium. In response, Paul Statham says, organisations should turn to resource scheduling systems.
Not All EPCs are the Same
Marcus Brodin explains why an energy performance contract from an experienced solutions provider can offer a number of advantages over traditional procurement models.
Benchmarking Placebos
Bernard Williams explains why FMs should not try to benchmark facilities services using standard statistical data. Site-specific benchmarking is the only real option, he argues.
The Benefits of Benchmarking Service Charges
Service charge management in commercial property is not regulated by law and management practices often lack consistency across the sector. That can present a challenge to real estate and FM managers.
BIM: Solving the Mystery of Building Failure
The poor performance of many buildings is a constant source of embarrassment to engineers and mystery to FMs. Building information modelling offers a glimpse a more efficient future. Bruce Bisset makes the case.
Dealing with Disaster
FM consultant Bernard Crouch explains how facilities managers can overcome the myriad of challenges that arise from a flood or fire.
BIM: the ultimate FM tool
Building information modelling is taking the building services design industry by storm, but what can it possibly do for facilities management?
Giving Buildings a New Life
Refurbishing existing buildings might not sound exciting, but it sits right at the top of the political agenda.
Saving Money on Space
At a time when cost is a key concern for all organisations, making the most of existing space is critical.
Making More Space
Improved utilisation of available space is on the agenda for many businesses. In some cases, thinking creatively could be the answer.
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
How can FM balance intense cost pressure with good practice and the protection of asset values?
Time for Change
Chris Kane, Head of BBC Workplace, is a man with a mission. A clue to what drives him lies in his choice of job title.
Smooth Exit
Greg Kemp writes: Costly and time-consuming legal wrangles about 'wear and tear' at the termination of a lease or a break point can be avoided by understanding your obligations as a tenant on exit when you take on the lease.
Space - But Not As We Know It
Rob Harris argues that space utilisation patterns are changing, probably for good. That means our approach to planning and measuring the workplace also needs to change.
Boarding The Ark
Elliott Chase writes: Whether you love it, loathe it - or are simply bemused that the thing ever got built in the first place - The Ark is a remarkable building.
A MoDEL Approach
Stephen Dance argues that the MOD's strategy for delivering improvements to its London estate should become the model for change at other public sector bodies.
Green Landlords?
Dave Wilson asks: Could FMs and occupiers be dictated to by landlords that adopt ‘green leases'?
Living up to the Code
Martyn Hayward writes: The new RICS Code of Practice on service charges comes into full effect from 1 April. It is already putting more weight behind a fundamental market shift: the property industry is realising that occupiers are important.
FM + CRE = the Future
Dom Sherry argues that integration of facilities management and corporate real estate services is the shape of things to come.
Let's Talk About It: Customer Service Comes to the Property World
Elliott Chase writes: The first RICS Tenant Satisfaction Index made disappointing - though predictable - reading. But as more landlords follow in the pioneering footsteps of Brixton Estates, we should see things change for the better.
Re-thinking corporate real estate after September 11th
Andrew Laing from Journal of Corporate Real Estate.
Challenges and opportunities in aligning real estate and the workplace
Results of a survey of leading CEOs by Lucy E. Allard and Christine Barber, from Journal of Corporate Real Estate.
Restructuring corporate real estate
Restructuring corporate real estate and facilities in mergers, acquisitions and consolidations by Rachel Kessler-Park and Scott D. Butler. Journal of Corporate Real Estate Volume 5 Number 1.
New horizons for a real estate industry
Corporate real estate executives were given an insight into the social, political and technological trends that will affect their clients, their markets and their jobs. Geraldine Bear reports from CoreNet's Global Summit held in Lille last month.
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A greener future for the office
Property markets have experienced significant turbulence in recent times – so, what’s next?
Connecting the dots
We live in a world where droves of information and data are at our fingertips, containing limitless potential insights.
Delivering energy-efficiency retrofits
To deliver effective energy-saving retrofits, FM professionals need to implement the most suitable solutions for their buildings. Stewart Little explains.
Sewing up safety with the digital golden thread
The next deadline in the roll-out of the UK’s new building safety regulations is coming up fast.
The empty office space challenge
Organisations are grappling with an unprecedented challenge – what to do with vast, often underutilised floorspace.
Proptech: the future of CRE management
Simon Russell explores current challenges and new opportunities as teams push for better solutions in the hybrid working age.
A few thoughts on 2022, and some on 2023
Simon Iatrou looks back, and then forward, from his perspective on the other side of the Atlantic.
Build smart for smart business
Smart. Facilities management is awash with the concept, hailed as the future not just of buildings but of the whole built environment.
MEES deadline – will you sink or swim?
The UK’s new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard comes into play in just over six months. Property owners and occupiers need to be aware.
Redressing the balance of power
For centuries, landlords have had the upper hand in the UK commercial property market.
Pre-construction: the devil is in the detail
Having a detailed pre-construction phase undertaken before starting the design and build or upgrade of a data centre facility has a number of major benefits, says Jon Healy.
Playing whack-a-mole with schools funding
Years of under-funding have exacerbated the problem of the condition of school buildings to such an extent that the recently announced £1bn spend on re-building schools in England is nowhere near enough.
Security in a time of uncertainty
As the country continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, security officers have a vital role to play in keeping communities safe and helping to keep critical national infrastructure going.
The transformational journey to workplace 2030
In the year 2020, I am approximately 43 years into a career that has been more or less exclusively focused on corporate real estate. So writes Chris Hood, looking back in order to see forward more clearly.
A new approach to sustainability in the built environment
Sunil Shah looks at the current practice of responsible business in the built environment and explains the collaborative approach that RICS is taking to create the new model necessary to transfer knowledge of sustainability through the property lifecycle.
FM and the need for leadership
With the world changing fast this is an important time to position facilities management as the lead enabling function for positive progress in multiple aspects of our lives, from the workplace through to cities. Geoff Prudence argues for greater focus.
The Elemental Workplace
The relationship between facilities management and the emerging discipline of Workplace has always been slightly awkward.
BIM means us too
There's no escaping the fact that FMs are part of the government’s BIM drive, says Kath Fontana.
Business rates: how can FMs help?
Despite an optimistic defence from the government and a promise to alleviate pressures on smaller firms, there has been a highly negative response from a large number of businesses to the long awaited new business rates, which come into effect in April.
Where are the innovators?
Who is making things happen in the built environment sector? Who's stimulating change?
Not Just a One-night Stand
We have been there too many times before, lost together in the heady success of a project and forgetting ourselves entirely.
Why the property industry shuns social media
What is it with the wider property and workplace industry and social media?
Death of the Office?
Research suggests that almost total redundancy of the physical office is on the cards in as little as twenty years' time.
Frustrated of Bedford
I’ve just got back from the British Council for Offices conference in Birmingham, a frustrated Martin Pickard writes.
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