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GRESB results: What’s really driving your score
The 2026 GRESB results are out. Averages rose again, the scoring rules changed underneath them, and the leaders are pulling away. The headline score tells you little this year. The useful question is: what changed, why, and what does it say about the portfolio? A quick primer GRESB is the …
What Ireland’s BER Changes Mean for Energy, Carbon and Value
Ireland’s Building Energy Rating (BER) system changed on 24 May 2026, introducing a a simplified rating scale for both domestic and non-domestic buildings. The change is more than a new set of letters. It affects how buildings are assessed, how their energy performance is understood and, increasingly, how owners need …
BSR’s New Approach to Higher-Risk Building Assessments: What It Means for Duty Holders
Earlier this month, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced plans to update the approach on Building Assessment Certificates (BACs) for occupied Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). The proposed approach is intended to be more proportionate and targeted, while continuing to maintain high standards of building safety. The change follows feedback from Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs), …
Beyond Compliance: Why Getting it Right First Time Is the Only Real Protection Under the Building Safety Act
For decades, the construction industry operated within a relatively predictable framework for liability. Defects were typically governed by a 12-month defects liability period and a statutory limitation period of 12 years. Projects were completed, time passed, limitation periods expired, and often, liability remained contained. That is no longer the case. The Building Safety Act fundamentally altered the …
Sustainability in real estate in 2026: the year rigour catches up
Data centres face unique sustainability challenges. Learn why data and reporting is the key to remaining compliant, improving performance, and appealing to investors.
Why Gateway 3 is now the key programme risk for Higher-Risk Buildings
Building safety compliance now shapes HRB delivery. Explore what the CLC Guidance Suite means for Gateway 2 readiness, Gateway 3 approval and occupation risk.
How Software and Reporting Drive ESG Success in Data Centres
Data centres face unique sustainability challenges. Learn why data and reporting is the key to remaining compliant, improving performance, and appealing to investors.
Sustainable data centres: ESG, compliance, and future-proofing for success
As data centres face increasing expectations around sustainability, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility, having a clear and effective ESG strategy is essential. Data centre developers, owners, and operators who prioritise making their data centres more sustainable unlock a range of advantages, from reduced operational costs to enhanced protection against risk …
7 impactful trends to future-proof your ESG strategy
In 2025, developers, investors, and organisations are narrowing their focus to ensure they meet key ESG milestones. As new regulatory requirements come into play and stricter greenwashing penalties are imposed, the real estate and construction industries need to rely on data-driven insights and tailored expertise to help them ensure compliance, …
How Fund and Asset Managers Can Effectively Tackle ESG Data and Reporting Challenges
Many fund and asset managers have established ESG strategies, yet translating these strategies into measurable actions remains a common challenge. The recent release of the GRESB 2024 Real Estate Assessment Results has only highlighted the issue. Under the updated methodology, it’s no longer enough to create robust ESG processes: you …