Projects

Below is a suite of the current projects which are of focus for the Better Buildings Partnership. For past work, including toolkits and reports, please see the "Our Resources" page.

  • Energy Benchmarks for Large Shopping Centres

    Tue 15 Jul 2025

    The BBP has partnered with Revo to develop a reliable ‘whole building’ energy benchmark for large UK Shopping Centres. The project is helping to drive the improvement of energy performance in large shopping centre assets and is supporting shopping centre owners in complying with regulatory requirements. The initial findings from the project can be found in the May 2026 public release, with 70% of the UK's largest shopping centres participating.

    Topic: Measurement & Reporting

    Type: Projects

  • Design for Performance

    The Design for Performance Project is an industry initiative led by Verco and supported by the BBP, which aims to change the way we design new office developments in the UK, exploring the opportunity of using the Australian NABERS Commitment Agreement in the UK.

    Topic: Design for Performance

    Type: Projects

  • BBP Climate Commitment

    In recognition of this challenge and the transformation that is required across the real estate sector to tackle climate change, we have worked collaboratively with our members to develop a Climate Commitment.

    Topic: Energy/Carbon

    Type: Projects

  • Owner & Occupier Forum

    Working with our members to develop solutions and opportunities to promote greater collaboration between owners and occupiers on the environmental performance of their properties.

    Type: Projects

  • Managing Agents Partnership

    The BBP Managing Agents Partnership provides Managing Agents with a platform to support each other by sharing practical information, improving understanding of common challenges and discussing how best to deliver their clients’ sustainability requirements.

    Topic: Property Management

    Type: Projects