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Recent WBEF webinars

Climate contracting in real estate: the role of greener deals in reducing global carbon emissions

Climate contracting integrates decarbonisation and sustainability goals into legal agreements. In a recent webinar, in partnership with The Chancery Lane Project, a panel of experts discuss how climate clauses can be effectively implemented into contracts.

From waste to value: how circularity is reshaping real estate and construction

What if buildings could become material banks, storing resources to be reused and repurposed for future projects? In a recent webinar with Drees & Sommer, experts explore how circularity is transforming the built environment.

Indexing resilience can help protect buildings against climate disasters

With the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the need for building resilience is increasingly apparent. WBEF brought together experts at a recent webinar to offer insight on resilience and discuss a tool developed to increase the property market’s awareness of the concept.

Construction project pipelines in 2025 and beyond: management and financing

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from the UK, Europe, Middle East and America discussed the drivers and barriers to construction activity and project pipelines in 2025 and beyond.

ESG risk, resilience, and adaptation in real estate: shaping future practices

As the real estate industry grapples with advancing ESG priorities, experts in a recent webinar highlighted the importance of adapting business models and leveraging technology.

Whole life cost in real estate: Sustainability by design (part two)

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed whether a whole life cost strategy can enhance decision-making in the design and operation of assets and lead to more informed investment decisions.

housing

Financing net zero neighbourhoods in the UK: An integrated approach

How can we finance the retrofit of over 29 million homes in the UK? In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed 3Ci’s ‘Net Zero Neighbourhoods’ initiative and the advantages to place-based investment.

Reimagined retail: Future urban centres in a post-pandemic, hybrid working world

How can urban centres be transformed into vibrant hubs where local businesses thrive, people can socialise and engage in leisure activities?

Why capex and whole-life cost are a false dichotomy: Six trends in sustainability by design

A panel of industry leaders gathered for a recent webinar to discuss how decision-makers can be encouraged to take a longer-term view.

The future of the office space in the era of hybrid working: Navigating the new norm

What are the current global trends shaping the office market performance, and what adaptations in the workspace are becoming imperative for both individuals and investors? Is hybrid working here to stay?

Collaboration

Why collaboration can promote innovation in public procurement

How do we encourage public procurement to be more pioneering? In a recent webinar, a panel of experts gave their views on how projects can foster more innovation and provide greater value for money.

Housing markets in 2024 and beyond: What does good look like?

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from the UK, US, Germany and France discuss the current state of the residential market, challenges and potential solutions.

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Urbanisation

Superstar cities: Unlocking the untapped potential of Africa’s urban centres

16 Dec 2021

Far from homogenous, Africa is a vast and diverse continent. Though some cities make strikingly outsized economic contributions, African cities are of

Markets & Geopolitics

A new cycle for CRE? Five market trends to watch in Asia Pacific

07 Jun 2023

What are the key drivers of performance in Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate markets? In this webinar, a panel of experts discussed the key trends, challenges, and outlook for commercial real estate across the region.

Urbanisation

Five reasons why we need to talk about overtourism

24 Jun 2020

Natural Environment

Can cities do more to promote active travel?

25 Nov 2020

What can be learned from the world's most walkable, runnable and cyclable cities?

Markets & Geopolitics

The first 100 days: What can Joe Biden do for the environment?

07 May 2021

100 days into his Presidency and Joe Biden has re-joined the Paris Agreement and pledged to halve carbon emissions by 2030. The mood music coming from

Markets & Geopolitics

Construction in the Middle East: Creating a healthier contracting environment

31 Mar 2022

The Middle East construction industry weathered the COVID pandemic well, but persistent causes of disputes proved troublesome. How can the construction industry create a healthier contracting environment?

Digital Transformation

Building better cities: Five trends in the use of data for social good

13 May 2022

City stakeholders have always used data and information about people and activity to help make decisions to boost economic growth, productivity...

Digital Transformation

The office is dead, long live the office: PropTech’s golden opportunity

04 Aug 2021

Five things we learned from our recent webinar.

Digital Transformation

Industrial revolution

21 Jan 2020

Urbanisation

Reimagined retail: Future urban centres in a post-pandemic, hybrid working world

24 Jun 2024

How can urban centres be transformed into vibrant hubs where local businesses thrive, people can socialise and engage in leisure activities?

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