Date: Tue 28th June, 2011
Venue: Fore Building, Solihull, B90 4EN
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Midlands Business Insider is delighted to be hosting a panel-led discussion on the benefits of sustainable development and green fit-outs, supply and demand in the market and the potential inward investment benefits to an area of having such buildings ready to go.
Development may have slowed down but where it is happening the trend is towards offering a green option for would-be occupiers. This is both in response to demand and to meet government requirements.
From an occupier perspective, the economic downturn has meant that many companies have got the space and time to rethink their requirements. Often this involves making their workplaces more sustainable.
Greener offices provide multiple benefits. Savings on energy and water bills mean they are cheaper to run. The introduction of the new CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, for example, has seen many businesses implementing office refurbishment plans to reduce their energy use and associated carbon emissions.
And there are health and efficiency benefits too. An office bathed in natural light has been shown to contribute towards a happier and more productive workforce.
Taking a green approach can also give businesses a competitive advantage and even help attract the best staff. A recent survey by law firm Eversheds showed that two-thirds of employees said that their working environment had a significant influence on whether or not they’d accept a job.
From a developer perspective, large companies looking to move into a new-build headquarters are more often than not seeking a BREEAM Excellent rating - think Severn Trent in Coventry. But is demand for such buildings high enough to make speculative development anything other than a risky venture?
If you need any more information, please contact Kate Marshall on 0161 907 9754.
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If you are interested in attending this or any other Insider event please contact Richard Carey on 0121 232 0980.
Timings for this event are as follows:
7.30am – Registration and breakfast
8.00am – Meeting commences
9.00am – Approximate close
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