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Projects from Portugal, Belgium and France winners of the 2023 ULI Europe Awards for Excellence   

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In terms of social value, the project has retained most of the original retailers, many of whom had traded for generations, with rents kept affordable. The jury observed that it has been transformed to answer essential community needs, yet remains true to itself, its people, its architectural charm, and authenticity (Retail).

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Demand for office space ‘bounces back’

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A considerable change in sentiment was also seen in the retail sector, as occupier demand moved into relatively neutral territory (-1% net balance), the first time this reading has been neutral or positive since the beginning of 2017. The post Demand for office space ‘bounces back’ appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

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When the idea of ESG (environmental, social and governance credentials) first surfaced nearly two decades ago in a 2005 United Nations report, it was just an acronym businesses were trying to understand and get to grips with. Reporting has always fallen to the ‘Real Estate’ (RE) team, but not all companies have such a dedicated resource.

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The business case for the retrofit of existing buildings keeps getting stronger

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In June of 2022, the government called in the plans that had previously been approved by Westminster City Council to look at a wider range of factors including the case for a sustainable retrofit of the existing building. But it wasn’t all about identity and heritage. authorised by a council that had declared a climate emergency.

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More than one in three Americans fear artificial intelligence could take their jobs

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The public sector, which encompasses government agencies, schools, and other organizations, is often seen as a bastion of stability, providing a secure and stable career path for employees. In the legal industry, 52 percent of workers expressed concern, while in retail and tourism, 43 percent of respondents expressed worry.

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

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With the lack of firm planning and procurement reforms, and retrofit entirely left out, there is disquiet that the major growth opportunities will never be realised by this government.” The Government is right to prioritise improving public sector productivity. Millions of substandard, ageing homes are leaking energy and money.

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Attendance registration opens for 55th NeoCon

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Attendees, who hail from large enterprise companies to design professionals representing markets ranging from Workplace, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Real Estate, Education, Public Space, and Government can register starting February 6 for this industry-leading event to discover and source over 1 million square feet of game-changing commercial (..)