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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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Energy Centre at Spring Mews

12 June 2015

Thanks to a highly efficient, low-carbon energy centre at Spring Mews in Vauxhall, CLS Holding’s new mixed-use development substantially exceeded its planning consent target of 25% better carbon efficiency than Part L 2010 Building Regulations as well as minimising environmental impacts and offering low energy costs to occupiers.

Topic: Energy/Carbon

Type: Case Studies

Member: CLS Holdings

Reducing Risks of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

08 May 2015

Aberdeen Asset Management minimised risks to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards by reviewing and reassessing EPC's.

Topic: Measurement & Reporting

Type: Case Studies

Member: abrdn

Refurbishment at St James’

08 May 2015

Bruntwood's refurbishment has enhanced occupier demand and rental income for the building, as well as protecting capital value.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Bruntwood

British Land's Fit-out Waste Guidelines

01 January 2013

Following a successful pilot during the fit-out of 201 Bishopsgate and The Broadgate Tower, British Land has published guidance on managing fit-out waste. The company now encourages occupiers and building management teams to apply this approach on all major fit-out projects.

Topic: Waste

Type: Case Studies

Member: British Land

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