Resilient Future
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Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications
Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications
Since its introduction in 2007, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been the main method of assessing the energy efficiency of buildings in the UK. The Government has recently revisited the EPC requirements, seeking to update them and make them more stringent. Currently, proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation mandates a phased implementation of the EPC B by 2030 requirement, with EPC C by 2027 set as an interim milestone for all commercial non-domestic buildings.
By Richard Francis
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Beyond the Bottom Line: How Benefits-Led Programmes create value for society
Beyond the Bottom Line: How Benefits-Led Programmes create value for society
At a time when our society faces unprecedented challenges, the concept of value for money is evolving to encompass more than just the outputs from new infrastructure assets. There is a growing emphasis to realise broader benefits and societal outcomes established in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies that are intrinsically linked to organisational objectives and purpose.
By Arvinder Birdi
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Carbon Capture Storage – “A Necessity, Not an Option” in UK’s Transition to Net Zero
Carbon Capture Storage – “A Necessity, Not an Option” in UK’s Transition to Net Zero
To achieve net zero emissions, industry - the biggest source of greenhouse gases - needs to rapidly scale up its use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. CCS has been deemed a “necessity, not an option” by climate change experts for the UK to deliver net zero emissions. So far, the deployment of CCS has been slow and uneven, but there are signs of acceleration.
By Michael Urie
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New Recommendations for London's Sustainable Skyline
New Recommendations for London's Sustainable Skyline
After a year of evidence gathering, the City of London’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its recommendations report – highlighting the need for direct action to ensure Central London has a globally competitive sustainable commercial built environment.
By Matthias Holman
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Blockchain in the Construction Industry: Payments and Financing
Blockchain in the Construction Industry: Payments and Financing
Blockchain technology appears to be here to stay and its use cases go far beyond cryptocurrencies. It has the potential to offer immense opportunity for the construction industry to become more effective, transparent and productive.
By Martin Carter
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New Guidance Launched to Facilitate Insurance of Mass Timber Buildings
New Guidance Launched to Facilitate Insurance of Mass Timber Buildings
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and partners have released new guidance to enable a collaborative approach between construction teams and insurers, opening the door to more equitable insurance for mass timber buildings.
By Oliver Booth
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Why do we need interconnectors?
Why do we need interconnectors?
Interconnectors will play a critical role in helping the UK meet its green energy targets and improving the security of electricity supply. They enable the trade of gas and electricity between connecting countries. And with the current energy crisis, interconnectors are playing an increasingly important role helping to balance energy needs at times of high demand or lower domestic generation and exporting surplus gas and electricity when demand is lower.
By Marisa Steyn
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How to plan and prepare for an AI project
How to plan and prepare for an AI project
In this fifth article in G&T’s series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction, we consider how to plan and prepare for AI-based technologies. The article outlines the phases a typical AI project might follow, with a particular focus on what steps need to be taken prior to the deployment of AI solutions (addressing issues such as data discontinuity, inconsistency and inaccuracy). Finally, we look at what one London-based tech start-up is doing to de-risk construction programme schedules using Deep Learning AI models.
By Michael Urie
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AI in Construction: Overcoming the Barriers to Adoption
AI in Construction: Overcoming the Barriers to Adoption
Following OpenAI’s release of its much-hyped chatbot – ChatGPT – in November 2022, many have flocked to experiment with the blockbuster tool, trying to gauge whether a full AI takeover is imminent.
By Michael Urie
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Spring Budget 2023: A Budget for Growth – Education , Employment, Enterprise, Everywhere
Spring Budget 2023: A Budget for Growth – Education , Employment, Enterprise, Everywhere
In his statement to the House of Commons, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the following measures which will have a direct impact on the UK property and construction sectors, most of which confirmed announcements from last year, with one major surprise.
By Jared Carver
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Is CAT A Sustainable For A Low-Carbon Future?
Is CAT A Sustainable For A Low-Carbon Future?
Rob Webber, G&T partner, moderated this webinar and debated with fellow panellists about the future of fit-out and whether the considerations of landlords are changing, as the pressure to achieve net zero increases. Listen in to find out the latest market trends and thoughts from the industry on what the future for CAT A might look like, as well as the carbon considerations associated with CAT A installations and ways these can measured.
By Rob Webber
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Facilities Management Standards
Facilities Management Standards
Since the millennium there has been a specialist group of industry experts who volunteer their time, skills and knowledge to help support, guide and educate the profession.
By Nick Blake
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The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction
The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction
Early engagement, integrated supply chains and having an ‘MMC mindset’ are key considerations when thinking about using modern methods of construction (MMC).
By Matthias Holman
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Net Zero and the Built Environment: Where Does It Go From Here?
Net Zero and the Built Environment: Where Does It Go From Here?
It is hard to underestimate the changes we have seen in the last five years with the creation of net zero carbon frameworks and the growth of ESG. Arising at the same time, net zero carbon and ESG more broadly have begun to fundamentally alter the construction and operation of buildings.
By Richard Francis
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Planning for Hydrogen Delivery: Getting Airports Ready
Planning for Hydrogen Delivery: Getting Airports Ready
Airport infrastructure would need to integrate within a (potentially national) hydrogen supply network requiring significant infrastructure development and investment in clean energy production.
By Jason Fowler
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Existing Buildings and Carbon Performance: Managing the Opportunities.
Existing Buildings and Carbon Performance: Managing the Opportunities.
Much of the current discussion around net zero carbon tends to focus on new buildings. It involves questions of how to lower embodied carbon, incorporate new materials, integrate on-site renewables and so on. These issues are certainly important and need answers, but they can also obscure the importance of existing buildings.
By Richard Francis
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Social value: What it means and why it matters
Social value: What it means and why it matters
Social value is here to stay and its impact is being felt across the construction sector. With both the public and private sectors taking responsibility for delivering social value, the future is going to be brighter for people in the local communities where it matters most.
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Sustainable Aviation: Could Hydrogen be a Solution?
Sustainable Aviation: Could Hydrogen be a Solution?
With increasing fuel prices and climate change rising rapidly up the agenda, the aviation industry is having to look at life after fossil fuels.
By Michael Urie
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How to attract tenants through community-led spaces – a tenant’s perspective
How to attract tenants through community-led spaces – a tenant’s perspective
In a world where hybrid working and work-from-home practices are now the norm, office space can no longer be just a place of work. With companies taking greater consideration of their employees’ wellbeing and mental health whilst seeking to attract the best talent, the office must provide a highly engaging social environment. Across the market, there is shift in the mix of tenants that landlords are bringing into their buildings.
By Laura Mazzeo
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G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
After a confluence of unexpected and, in some cases, unprecedented shocks to the global economy, 2022 has been fraught with challenges and creeping uncertainty. As the year draws to a close, we look back at some of the key articles G&T has published throughout this fast-paced and turbulent year, highlighting some of the more positive developments and take-aways.
By Michael Urie
