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• What You Need to Know About Renewable Technology Retrofit Projects 9th February 2026
  Renewable technology retrofit projects involve upgrading existing buildings to improve energy performance and integrate low-carbon systems. These projects are increasingly relevant as property owners and occupiers focus on long-term energy cost reduction, carbon reduction, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Syntegra Group offers energy efficiency and renewable technology solutions through its Energy Contracting division. This […]
• Engineering Design for Sustainability: Building Smarter for the Future 3rd February 2026
  Sustainability in engineering design means creating buildings that perform well environmentally and socially for their entire life cycle. It moves beyond compliance to considering long-term performance, occupant experience and environmental impact. A sustainable approach focuses on reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources and ensuring buildings are resilient and efficient. At Syntegra Group, we align engineering design […]
• Why Most Startups Struggle to Scale, and What I’ve Learned Helping Them Break Through 3rd February 2026
  Scaling has a way of revealing everything Most startups do not struggle because the idea is weak. They struggle because growth has a habit of revealing everything that was previously hidden. Unclear decisions, fragile systems, unspoken assumptions. All of it surfaces once momentum starts to build. I see this regularly when working with founders and […]
• Passive Sustainable Building Design: What It Means and Why It Matters 12th January 2026
  Passive sustainable building design sits at the centre of responsible development in the built environment. It focuses on reducing energy demand through intelligent design decisions rather than relying on mechanical or technological interventions to compensate for inefficiencies. Passive design actively controls building form, orientation, insulation and ventilation to deliver comfortable, resilient spaces with significantly lower […]
• Low Carbon Building Solutions: Innovations You Should Know 5th January 2026
  Reducing 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 2025
  Data 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 2025
  My 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 2025
  The 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 2025
  Climate 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 2025
  Sustainable 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, […]