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Why the office feels packed on some days and empty on others

Average occupancy tells only part of the story because office demand is no longer spread evenly across the week. Even with a 45 per cent average occupancy benchmark, workplaces can still feel crowded on specific days and in certain zones, ...

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NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings recognised under the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard

The NABERS UK Energy for Office ratings, certified by CIBSE and administered through its wholly owned subsidiary CIBSE Certification, may now meet the operational energy requirements of the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS), as defined in Annex C of the Standard. Since taking ...

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Central London office investment climbs 45% 

Investment into Central London office space has climbed by 45.1 per cent annually, as investors increasingly target prime commercial assets within the capital amid the continued return to the workplace, according to the latest research by BPS London. The independent ...

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Occupiers prioritise employee experience as building technology adoption increases

New research from international real estate advisor, Savills, shows that occupiers across the UK office market are increasingly adopting building technologies, with employee experience, reliable connectivity and sustainability emerging as the strongest drivers of investment. However, the findings also indicate ...

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Cash and carbon – perfect bedfellows!

Mute, a leading innovator in adaptable office architecture, has commissioned cost consultancy EthosEQ, to conduct the first ever office adaptability study, to compare traditional site-built meeting rooms with Mute Modular meeting rooms across a 10-year lifecycle. Key areas of examination include cost, programme impact, flexibility and ...

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RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor shows signs of stabilisation

According to the latest RICS UK Commercial Property Monitor for Q4 2025, the UK commercial property market remains subdued, but early signs of stabilisation are emerging as sentiment improves modestly across occupier and investment markets. While elevated borrowing costs and ...

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Commercial property remodelling sector on the decline

London’s office sector is being held back by a lack of investment in refurbishment and remodelling, with just 7.5 per cent of currently available office rental stock in the capital considered premium workspace, according to the latest research by independent ...

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Return to workplace drives commercial demand for office space

Office space is currently the most in-demand commercial property asset across England, as the continued return to a physical workplace sees offices fall back in favour with British businesses. This is according to the latest research from independent property consultancy, ...

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The World of Work in 2026: top 20 trends for the year ahead

WORKTECH Academy, a leading online knowledge platform and membership network exploring the future of work and the workplace, has published a new trends report identifying the forces reshaping work, workplace and workforce strategy in the year ahead. Drawing on insights ...

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Half of UK firms still send office furniture to landfill, finds new report

A new white paper that highlights the environmental impact of office furniture and offers practical advice for more sustainable furniture management has been published by office and commercial relocation change management company, Business Moves Group (BMG). The report ‘Furniture Futures: ...

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