All offices articles
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NewsCIBSE takes over from BRE as new NABERS UK administrator
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers picks up licence agreement for influential operational energy tool
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FeaturesCost comparison: Tower construction in Toronto and London
T&T Alinea compare recent high-rise history in two global cities whose skylines have undergone dramatic change, including the costs of a typical tall office building in each
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FeaturesCost model: Low-carbon office developments – new-build vs refurbishment
Multiple pathways are emerging to support the development of low-carbon offices, whether through new-build or, increasingly, reuse and adaptation
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NewsGreen light for two Canada Water office schemes
Southwark council approved 24- and 11-storey blocks designed by BIG and HWKN
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FeaturesKey takeaways from the BCO’s conference in Dublin
Developers, architects and occupiers gathered in Dublin last week to discuss the prospects for office building in a time of high inflation and low occupancy
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NewsBCO strengthens sustainability targets for offices in update to design guide
Minimum target for offices upgraded from BREEAM ‘very good’ to ‘excellent’.
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NewsCouncil accused of ‘abuse of power’ over approval for Make’s ITV studios redevelopment
Former Vauxhall MP Kate Hoey suggests Lambeth was driven by motive to get ‘as much money as possible’ from £400m redevelopment of ITV studios
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NewsOffice sector must collaborate and share data to meet net zero goals, says BCO report
Only 12% of survey respondents believe office developers are meeting operational carbon targets
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FeaturesFive talking points at the BCO’s conference in Manchester
After a two-year hiatus, developers and occupiers gathered to discuss the future of the office - here are some highlights
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FeaturesBloom and 80 Charlotte Street: bellwethers for the future London office
Firms need to offer workplaces staff want to be in – collaborative, healthy spaces and smart technology. Here’s how two schemes pulled it off
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FeaturesCost model: Low carbon frames
Structural frames are one of the biggest contributors to embodied carbon, but issues with data quality have made tackling this difficult – until now
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FeaturesCost model: Office fit-out
Workplace requirements have been shaken up in the past two years – but have office fit-outs evolved in line with the new normal?
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NewsOmicron blamed for weakest value of small project starts in over a decade
Glenigan analysis finds value of project starts under £100m was the lowest since 2010
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NewsNew London office starts jump 10% as working from home novelty wears thin
Deloitte crane survey says developers brushing off worries workers will stay at home for good
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Features‘Freedom day’: what it means for construction employers
As the ‘work from home where possible’ guidance ends, firms look to bring staff back into the office – but they are not rushing to reset to 2019 ways of working
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NewsFocus on office schemes outside of London, economist warns commercial specialists
Changing working habits could see greater opportunities in the regions, according to Glenigan forecast
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FeaturesHow are construction employers preparing for a return to the office?
As restrictions ease again today, differences start to emerge over attitudes to flexible working arrangements
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FeaturesCost model: Zero carbon offices
UK offices could well become the standard-bearers for innovative carbon-cutting practices – here Aecom provides a cost breakdown of a typical low carbon office scheme
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CommentSenior staff have a duty to lead the way back to their desks
Given his job title, it is no surprise that Richard Kauntze is banging the drum for a return to office life. But, he argues, the benefits of a centralised workplace are really for society as a whole
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NewsBruntwood defies office market gloom with makeover of Liverpool office block
Developer’s recently launched contracting arm CubicWorks on the team as main contractor