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JLL report finds $1 trillion global investment needed to revitalise office space at risk of obsolescence

JLL’s latest research “Opportunity through obsolescence,” has revealed that of the 776 million square metres of existing office space across 66 markets globally, about half of that space, or 322-425 million square metres, is likely to require substantial investment to ...

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Another year of industry excellence celebrated at CIBSE Build2Perform Live 2024

The ninth annual Build2Perform Live, hosted by CIBSE on 13-14 November 2024 at London Excel, has once again proven to be a pivotal event for the building services industry. The two-day event had over 3,500 registrations and featured over 70 ...

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Retrofit skills programme shows strong demand impact after one year

This month marks the first anniversary of the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s pioneering retrofit programme, sponsored by NatWest Group. Launched to help combat climate change by upskilling the built environment sector, this free programme has achieved remarkable success in just ...

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CIBSE Build2Perform Live

CIBSE is excited to host the upcoming ninth edition of Build2Perform Live, set to take place on 13 – 14 November 2024 at London Excel. This must-attend event promises to be the meeting place for forward-thinking industry professionals, visionary speakers, ...

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Richard Lek takes the helm at Johnson Controls’ Building Solutions EMEALA business

Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has appointed Richard Lek as Vice President and President, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA). Lek succeeds Marc Vandiepenbeeck who continues to serve as Executive ...

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Iconic central London buildings to be heated by new low carbon heat network

A new £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project has been launched in Westminster, signifying a major step towards driving investment and creating well-paid, secure jobs. Unveiled yesterday (6 November), this large new heat network in Westminster will become one of the ...

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Nineteen Group partners with CIBSE Build2Perform Live

Nineteen Group has entered into a long-term partnership with CIBSE Build2Perform Live, the UK’s premier event for climate resilience and the future of building services. The move will result in an enhanced experience for Build2Perform Live exhibitors and visitors in ...

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Datore signs five new strategic customers

Data services provider, Datore, has signed five new strategic clients in just eight weeks spanning the cleaning, security, housing association and managing agent sectors. Helping to accelerate their journey to ‘Data as a Differentiator’, Datore says the signings are a ...

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CIBSE President discusses the future of building services engineering in podcast interview

CIBSE’s President, Fiona Cousins, appeared on the podcast ‘Behind the Built Environment’ hosted by BESA’s CEO, David Frise, where she shared insights into her engineering journey and highlighted the critical need for broader problem definitions in building services that extend ...

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Workplace and built environment responds to a ‘tough’ Autumn budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed yesterday to ‘restore stability to our country again’ by stabilising the UK’s finances while also rebuilding public services. However, industry commentators within the built environment described the budget as ‘a tough one for business’, due to ...

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