Case Studies
To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
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![Hammerson Retrofits Rooftop PV at WestQuay]( "Hammerson Retrofits Rooftop PV at WestQuay")
Hammerson Retrofits Rooftop PV at WestQuay
07 December 2016
Hammerson’s 130kW solar photovoltaic (PV) array at WestQuay started generating zero carbon electricity in September 2016. Building on the success of this PV retrofit, Hammerson is now looking at more opportunities to install PV on existing rooftops and car parks, as well as new developments, such as the adjacent Watermark...
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
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![Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Refurbishment at 39 William IV Street]( "Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Refurbishment at 39 William IV Street")
Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Refurbishment at 39 William IV Street
01 December 2016
Shaftesbury chose 39 William IV Street to test the feasibility of achieving BREEAM Very Good on domestic refurbishments in older buildings. The completed scheme will deliver 576m2 of modern residential accommodation and 405m2 of restaurant space, all with high operational efficiency. As a result of the project, Shaftesbury now plans to target BREEAM Very Good on more domestic refurbishments, as well as commercial schemes.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Shaftesbury Capital
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![Workman Delivers on Sustainability at Two Rivers]( "Workman Delivers on Sustainability at Two Rivers")
Workman Delivers on Sustainability at Two Rivers
01 December 2016
At Two Rivers Shopping Park in Staines, the Centre Manager has engaged with store and restaurant managers on a range of sustainability initiatives – significantly increasing recycling, promoting local biodiversity, encouraging green travel and improving energy efficiency...
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
Member: abrdn
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![Low Carbon Workplace’s Refurbishment of Kew Road]( "Low Carbon Workplace’s Refurbishment of Kew Road")
Low Carbon Workplace’s Refurbishment of Kew Road
24 August 2016
In 2014 the Low Carbon Workplace undertook a refurbishment which improved the building’s EPC rating from an F to a B and was awarded a BREEAM rating of Excellent.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
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![LaSalle’s Community Programme Creates a Sense of Place]( "LaSalle’s Community Programme Creates a Sense of Place")
LaSalle’s Community Programme Creates a Sense of Place
01 August 2016
LaSalle Investment Management’s strategic approach to community engagement is linked in to the marketing strategy for each of its UK shopping centres. A host of community activities, from a pop-up forest and football museum, to fundraising events and community art displays, have helped community partners raise awareness and valuable funds, at the same time as helping create a sense of place at LaSalle’s shopping centres, generating positive media coverage and helping drive footfall.
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
Member: LaSalle Investment Management
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![Hammerson’s LED Rollout at Bullring Cuts Costs and Carbon]( "Hammerson’s LED Rollout at Bullring Cuts Costs and Carbon")
Hammerson’s LED Rollout at Bullring Cuts Costs and Carbon
25 July 2016
At Bullring, Hammerson upgraded the lighting with 5,420 new LED lights. Payback is expected within 4.5 years. As the most energy-hungry asset within the portfolio, efficiency has been a key focus area and the LEDs have resulted in substantial savings. At a cost of £1.5 million, this was a significant investment, but payback is expected within 4.5 years.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
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![Wellbeing and Productivity at British Land’s Head Office]( "Wellbeing and Productivity at British Land’s Head Office")
Wellbeing and Productivity at British Land’s Head Office
22 July 2016
The refurbishment of British Land’s Head Office presented an exciting opportunity for the company to test measures designed to enhance people’s wellbeing and productivity through placemaking. The results show that staff in the new offices now feel happier, healthier and more productive.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: British Land
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![Capita Puts Sustainable Property Management Guide into Practice]( "Capita Puts Sustainable Property Management Guide into Practice")
Capita Puts Sustainable Property Management Guide into Practice
15 June 2016
Capita Real Estate has launched the second edition of its Sustainable Property Management Guide. This provides colleagues and clients with a single reference point to help them understand the latest environmental legislation and outlines best practice opportunities to improve performance, giving simple answers to questions and providing useful links.
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
