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The Better Buildings Partnership regularly publishes blog pieces, news articles, toolkits and case studies that highlight the latest sustainability developments in the UK commercial real estate industry. The resources can be filtered hereunder by topic, type and member.

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Land Securities Wins Two Considerate Constructors Awards

29 April 2015

Land Securities has won two awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2015 National Site Awards; one for its Nova and one for its One New Street Square development site. Mace and Skansa respectively were the principal construction partners involved in the projects and worked with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) to ensure that the sites were top quality in terms of their environmental performance and engagement with the local community.

Type: News

Member: Landsec

Land Securities' PV Installation at Gunwharf Quays

01 January 2013

At Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, Land Securities has installed the largest array of photovoltaic roof panels on any UK shopping centre. This is set to produce 280,000 kWh of clean power in the first year, with payback within 10 years. It will cut CO2 emissions by 3,750 tonnes and will save around £1.5 million on electricity costs over the next 25 years.

Topic: Energy/Carbon

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec

Land Securities' AHU Refurbishment at Bon Accord

01 January 2013

At Bon Accord shopping centre in Aberdeen, Land Securities has refurbished and improved air handling units. This has contributed to almost £50,000 of annual energy cost savings and an 80% reduction in energy use for heating and ventilation in common parts.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec