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The Better Buildings Partnership regularly publishes blog pieces, news articles, toolkits and case studies that highlight the latest sustainability developments in the UK commercial real estate industry. The resources can be filtered hereunder by topic, type and member.

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Low Carbon Workplace’s Refurbishment of Premier House

Thu 07 Apr 2016

The Low Carbon Workplace explains how they achieved a 64% energy reduction following the refurbishment and increased occupier awareness in Premier House in Twickenham.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

SEGRO – Retrofitting PV Roof Panels

Wed 16 Dec 2015

SEGRO has taken on a PV retrofit project that has helped bring them 30% lower electricity rates for its occupiers as well as £600.000 of extra income in 2014.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: SEGRO

M&G Real Estate’s LED Lighting Refurbishment at Minster Court

Fri 27 Nov 2015

M&G have carried out a major lighting refurbishment in the common parts of 1 and 2 Minster Court helping reduce the lighting energy use by 62% saving the occupiers £53,485 per year.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: M&G Real Estate

Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street

Wed 11 Nov 2015

The project exemplifies the company’s proactive approach to asset management and commitment to the long-term sustainability of its buildings. By retaining 99% of the building’s structure and 80% of its façade, Shaftesbury significantly reduced the amount of new materials required and cut construction waste, minimising environmental impacts and generating cost savings.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Grosvenor’s Sustainable Retrofit at 119 Ebury Street

Fri 31 Jul 2015

119 Ebury Street in Belgravia is the UK’s first listed building to achieve BREEAM Outstanding for its proposed design, the highest possible rating. Grosvenor worked closely with Historic England and Westminster City Council to design a scheme that both protects the historically significant fabric of the residential property and achieves leading sustainability standards.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Grosvenor

Refurbishment at St James’

Fri 08 May 2015

Bruntwood's refurbishment has enhanced occupier demand and rental income for the building, as well as protecting capital value.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Bruntwood

Land Securities' AHU Refurbishment at Bon Accord

Tue 01 Jan 2013

At Bon Accord shopping centre in Aberdeen, Land Securities has refurbished and improved air handling units. This has contributed to almost £50,000 of annual energy cost savings and an 80% reduction in energy use for heating and ventilation in common parts.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec