|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The property sector is changing: there is a significant market trend towards buildings with higher environmental performance, increasing pressure for more sustainable development from government, lobby groups and the public, and sustainability considerations are at the core of investors and leading developers’ Corporate Responsibility agendas.
The long lead-time until completion and occupation of major development projects creates sustainability related risks and opportunities. Increasing awareness of climate change may raise tenants’ expectations of the environmental performance of the buildings they occupy, or property agents may focus their efforts on premises with excellent ratings under new building labelling regulations; there are new opportunities to demonstrate leadership on sustainable design and construction on mainstream as well as flagship projects, and to ‘future-proof’ new developments against market trends, and against energy and carbon cost risks, by going beyond the current legal minimum standards required under building regulations.
Our Energy & Sustainability Group provides clients with access to specialist expertise on integrating sustainable development thinking and practices into their property investment, property development and property management activities. The Group also provides expertise on using cleaner fuels and renewable energy and, in particular, integrating zero and low carbon energy systems into buildings. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
© Hilson Moran |
Terms & Conditions |
|