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Workman’s Project Management team and CBRE IM collaborate to showcase how sustainable retrofits meet ESG targets and attract investors

24 February 2025

Each year in the UK, 50,000 buildings are demolished, resulting in high carbon emissions and rates of material waste. An increasing number of investors are turning to retrofit strategies to achieve Net Zero targets and create commercial benefits across portfolios. In response to this, the Projects division of MAP Member Workman adopted a retrofit strategy for 10 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, founded on a Net Zero Asset Plan developed by Workman’s ESG team. Commissioned by BBP Member CBRE Investment Management, the resulting building is Net Zero in operation, achieving BREEAM Excellent. 10 Brindleyplace is expected to deliver a 65% annual energy saving compared to a typical office of equal size, alongside quality occupier amenities that support the health and wellbeing of those working there.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet

23 November 2023

As the sector increasingly focuses on refurbishments to meet climate goals, The Bourn building in Coventry is a prime example of successful sustainability-driven refurbishment which reduced 14,000 tonnes CO2e compared to a new-build alternative. With a £9 million investment by IM Properties (IMP), the asset has been transformed into a modern workplace with a focus on occupier collaboration to deliver sustainability, wellbeing and community benefits.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: IM Properties PLC

Workspace Transforms Leroy House – Cutting Whole Life Carbon

08 September 2022

At Leroy House in Islington, Workspace has demonstrated the carbon and commercial benefits of reviving existing spaces

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Legal & General Outperforms Industry Targets on Lifecycle Carbon at North Quay House

16 February 2022

North Quay House in Bristol is the latest refurbishment by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Real Assets to undergo a detailed lifecycle carbon assessment. This revealed that the project is on track to achieve embodied emissions well below industry targets, evidencing the carbon benefit of retaining and renewing existing structures rather than building new. Planned upgrades to the building fabric and systems will also substantially reduce operational emissions, accelerating progress to net zero carbon.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Legal & General IM Real Assets

British Land’s 1 Triton Square Shows the Commercial Value of Circular Economy Leadership

10 February 2020

By challenging standard approaches to refurbishment and reusing as many existing materials and components as possible, the team has minimised embodied and operational carbon, as well as reduced construction costs.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: British Land

Hermes Completes Landmark Restoration at NOMA, Manchester

22 March 2019

Hermes Investment Management and partners have completed the restoration of Hanover House in Manchester...

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Federated Hermes

New Landsec HQ Achieves Global First for Wellbeing and Sustainability

12 October 2017

In January 2017, Landsec completed the move to its new headquarters at 100 Victoria Street, London. 470 employees are now accommodated on a single floor plate in a high-performance office designed to increase communication and collaboration. The project is the first workplace in the world to achieve both WELL CertifiedTM Silver and BREEAM Outstanding, setting a global benchmark for healthy, sustainable office space.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec

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