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Workman’s Project Management team and CBRE IM collaborate to showcase how sustainable retrofits meet ESG targets and attract investors

24 February 2025

Each year in the UK, 50,000 buildings are demolished, resulting in high carbon emissions and rates of material waste. An increasing number of investors are turning to retrofit strategies to achieve Net Zero targets and create commercial benefits across portfolios. In response to this, the Projects division of MAP Member Workman adopted a retrofit strategy for 10 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, founded on a Net Zero Asset Plan developed by Workman’s ESG team. Commissioned by BBP Member CBRE Investment Management, the resulting building is Net Zero in operation, achieving BREEAM Excellent. 10 Brindleyplace is expected to deliver a 65% annual energy saving compared to a typical office of equal size, alongside quality occupier amenities that support the health and wellbeing of those working there.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Sustainable Retrofit lessons, from a Property Owners perspective

11 April 2024

Andrew Creamer, Operations Strategy and Performance Director at Grosvenor Property UK, discusses the recent retrofit of over one million square feet of their London portfolio as part of a £90 million commitment to enhancing energy efficiency.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Blogs

Member: Grosvenor

IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet

23 November 2023

As the sector increasingly focuses on refurbishments to meet climate goals, The Bourn building in Coventry is a prime example of successful sustainability-driven refurbishment which reduced 14,000 tonnes CO2e compared to a new-build alternative. With a £9 million investment by IM Properties (IMP), the asset has been transformed into a modern workplace with a focus on occupier collaboration to deliver sustainability, wellbeing and community benefits.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: IM Properties PLC

Workspace Transforms Leroy House – Cutting Whole Life Carbon

08 September 2022

At Leroy House in Islington, Workspace has demonstrated the carbon and commercial benefits of reviving existing spaces

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Mass Timber Blog

03 May 2022

The BBP’s Building Innovation & Technology Group, chaired by Neil Pennell of Landsec, recently brought together industry experts to share their knowledge and facilitate discussions with BBP members on the opportunities and challenges of using mass timber in construction.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Blogs

Legal & General Outperforms Industry Targets on Lifecycle Carbon at North Quay House

16 February 2022

North Quay House in Bristol is the latest refurbishment by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Real Assets to undergo a detailed lifecycle carbon assessment. This revealed that the project is on track to achieve embodied emissions well below industry targets, evidencing the carbon benefit of retaining and renewing existing structures rather than building new. Planned upgrades to the building fabric and systems will also substantially reduce operational emissions, accelerating progress to net zero carbon.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Legal & General IM Real Assets

Soft Landings: The Benefits To Commercial Property Owners

23 June 2020

A joint report from the BBP and BSRIA on the benefits for owners in implementing the Soft Landings approach.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Publications

The Better Buildings Partnership and BSRIA Publish Soft Landings Report for Owners

23 June 2020

The Better Buildings Partnership, together with BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information Association), has today published the joint report: “Soft Landings: The Benefits to Commercial Property Owners.”

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: News