Improving the heating and energy performance of UK building stock is an important part of reaching decarbonisation targets. But what do developers and contractors need to consider when undertaking retrofitting works to achieve these efficiencies? Net zero infrastructure and moving to low carbon heating systems The poor energy performance of...

It looks as though 2023 will be a busy year for commercial real estate law. There are many key legislative changes on the horizon: including the new rules for overseas entities which own UK real estate, a tightening of energy efficiency standards, the overhaul of the building control regime and...

The concept of a "smart" city encompasses not just its tech-enabled digital smartness but also sustainability and being green. As noted in our previous article in this series, it is essential that buildings are adaptable over time to accommodate new technology: the need to be environmentally responsible only emphasises that...