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- Low Carbon Building Solutions: Innovations You Should Know 5th January 2026Reducing carbon emissions across the built environment is a priority for the UK construction and property sectors. Buildings are responsible for a substantial proportion of national and global emissions, both through the energy they consume in operation and through the materials and processes used to create them. While improvements in energy efficiency and renewable energy […]
- Business Case for BREEAM in Data Centres 24th December 2025Data centres sit at the heart of the UK’s digital economy. They also rank among the most energy-intensive assets in the built environment. As energy costs rise and sustainability expectations tighten, operators must balance performance, compliance, and profitability. BREEAM certification offers a clear business case. It improves financial outcomes while supporting net zero targets and […]
- Where I See PropTech Heading: How AI Could Transform the Built Environment 23rd December 2025My career has always involved navigating the intersection of property, sustainability and innovation. After more than 25 years working across property development, professional services, M&A and emerging technology, I have seen the built environment evolve at a steady pace. What feels different now is the level of transformation becoming possible through advanced digital tools, particularly […]
- My Perspective on the Real Road to Net Zero – What Business Leaders Must Understand in 2026 23rd December 2025The world is entering a pivotal phase where environmental responsibility and commercial strategy are finally converging. After more than twenty five years working across property development, professional services, sustainable building, GreenTech, PropTech and business growth, I have seen how slowly organisational behaviour can change. Yet I have also seen how quickly leaders adapt when they […]
- Climate Change Resilience Statement 15th December 2025Climate change resilience is now a key planning requirement in the City of London. Developments must demonstrate how buildings will respond to future climate conditions over their full operational lifespan. Local Plan Policy DM15.5 requires major developments to show resilience through a Sustainability Statement supported by robust technical evidence. A Climate Change Resilience Statement brings […]
- How Sustainable Construction Services Improve ROI 8th December 2025Sustainable construction is no longer a niche consideration but a commercial imperative. Developers, investors and occupiers are increasingly seeking buildings that combine environmental performance with long-term financial return. At Syntegra Group, we understand how sustainability contributes directly to profitability across the full building lifecycle. As a multi-award-winning international planning specialist and multi-discipline engineering design consultancy, […]
- The Future of Sustainable Building Design in Urban Developments 2nd December 2025At Syntegra Group we believe that the way urban developments are planned and engineered must evolve to meet these challenges. As a multi-award-winning international planning specialist and multi-discipline engineering design consultancy, Syntegra Group brings together planning, engineering and sustainability expertise to create “Better Buildings” for urban environments. Key Takeaways Did you know that Whole Life-Cycle […]
- How WELL Certification Supports Occupant Wellbeing 26th November 2025Creating healthier spaces has become essential for building owners, developers, and organisations aiming to support people at work. WELL Certification helps achieve this by setting clear standards that improve comfort, health, and performance. The framework focuses on evidence-based strategies that enhance how people feel, think, and behave inside a building. What WELL Certification Means WELL […]
- WELL Building Standard: Healthier Workplaces 18th November 2025In today’s world, companies must think not only about sustainability but also about human health. The WELL Building Standard offers a science-based framework for designing and operating buildings that support occupant well-being, and it can drive major benefits in the workplace. What Is the WELL Building Standard? The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based certification […]
- BREEAM Assessments Explained for Developers 11th November 2025What is BREEAM and why it matters for developers BREEAM (the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the World’s leading sustainable-building assessment scheme. It evaluates buildings across categories such as energy use, water, materials, ecology and wellbeing1. Embedding BREEAM early helps reduce life-cycle costs, boost tenant attraction, and manage risk1. Key steps in a […]