Building Innovation & Technology

Technology can have a significant influence on the sustainability performance of commercial property. Whether it is the effective use of SMART building technology or the installation of photovoltaics, the efficient use of existing systems and the integration of new and innovative technology is critical.

We work with our members to help understand how innovative technologies can help them capitalise on the opportunities of improving the sustainability performance of their buildings. This workstream covers our Building Innovation & Technology Working Group and our programme of site visits.

Building Innovation & Technology Working Group Co-Chairs

Our Building Innovation & Technology Working Group focuses on providing members with examples of new technologies through presentations from suppliers, Member case studies and knowledge sharing within the group. 

Our members also benefit from organised site visits to both developments and existing buildings. Recent visits include Holbein Gardens (Grosvenor) The Forge (Landsec), Leadenhall Building (Savills) Paternoster Square and Warwik Court (Savills) and Paradise Birmingham (Federated Hermes)

Latest Site Visits:

• 8 Bishopsgate, hosted by Stanhope & Savills:  exploring how sustainability, innovation and operational performance can be delivered together at scale, including data-led ESG management, occupier engagement, renewable energy generation and award-winning waste and recycling facilities
• 1 Triton Square, hosted by British Land & Royal London Asset Management: showcasing a circular economy-led refurbishment and flexible lab-enabled workspace designed to support the UK’s growing science and technology ecosystem
• Bruton Place, hosted by Berkeley Estate Asset Management: highlighting how modern sustainability measures, low-carbon construction methods and NABERS UK readiness can be integrated within a historic building refurbishment
• Milton Park, hosted by Federated Hermes / MEPC Limited: examining sustainability and innovation across a leading science and business park, including low-carbon lab-ready development, timber construction and placemaking initiatives
• 11-12 Wellington Place, hosted by Federated Hermes / MEPC Limited & CBRE: demonstrating how collaboration, real-time monitoring and façade optimisation supported the achievement of NABERS UK 5-Star Design and in-use ratings
• 40 Leadenhall, hosted by M&G Real Estate & JLL: exploring a data-led approach to operational performance, including smart systems, AI-enabled energy analytics and strong tenant engagement strategies

Current Priorities:

• Cambridge Science Park Site Visit
• Waste solutions at St Mary’s Axe & 8 Bishopsgate
• Logistics Park Site Visit
• Site Visits focused on NABERS Energy for Offices