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.
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
All Case Studies
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Workspace’s Sustainable Refurbishment at The Record Hall
16 August 2017
Workspace Group's refurbishment and redevelopment of The Record Hall, set BREEAM Excellent as a priority from the outset, exceeding planning requirements. The whole project team worked collaboratively to successfully embed sustainability into every aspect of the scheme and create a location of choice for occupiers.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Workspace Group
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Chester House Whole Lifecycle Carbon Analysis
23 June 2017
Workspace Group have undertaken a carbon analysis study for Chester House refurbished in 2011, which cut the whole lifecycle carbon emissions of the building by almost 25%, compared to a new regional office building...
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: Workspace Group
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Sub-Metering Energy Efficiency Savings at Arndale Centre
24 May 2017
M&G Real Estate and Intu have saved more than £1m in energy costs and over 65000 tonnes of carbon at Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre, following the introduction of smart metering and monitoring by EP&T,..
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: M&G Real Estate
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LaSalle Investment Management and Knight Frank Partner on PV
10 February 2017
LaSalle Investment Management, advised by Knight Frank, has installed a 277 kWp photovoltaic (PV) array at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool. The project was turned around in a tight timeframe to benefit from the Government’s Feed-in Tariffs before 2016 reductions came into force.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: LaSalle Investment Management
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Shaftesbury Attracts Pollinators to Carnaby
17 January 2017
Following the launch of the Wild West End biodiversity collaboration with other property owners, Shaftesbury has implemented a Pollinator project across Carnaby. Initiatives include installing 25 mixed-species sedum pods on service roofs and planting pollinator friendly species in 635 window boxes, 98 planters and 46 hanging baskets.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
Member: Shaftesbury Capital
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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
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
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