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.
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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
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![Grosvenor Britain & Ireland Achieves Passivhaus First at 11 and 19 Passmore Street]( "Grosvenor Britain & Ireland Achieves Passivhaus First at 11 and 19 Passmore Street")
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland Achieves Passivhaus First at 11 and 19 Passmore Street
27 May 2016
11 and 19 Passmore Street are the first privately rented buildings in London to achieve the EnerPHit Passivhaus standard. Developed by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, the refurbished properties give customers the best of both worlds – the appeal of a period home at a quality above new build. Building on the success of this project, Grosvenor is already upgrading more buildings to the EnerPHit Passivhaus standard.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Grosvenor
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![Aberdeen Asset Management Engages with Biffa on PV]( "Aberdeen Asset Management Engages with Biffa on PV")
Aberdeen Asset Management Engages with Biffa on PV
24 May 2016
Aberdeen Asset Management has completed the installation of a 250 kWp solar PV array on an investment property within its UK portfolio. The industrial installation, comprising 1,000 solar panels, will provide renewable energy to occupier Biffa Waste Services, at a discount versus National Grid rates.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: abrdn
