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RICS Sustainability Report 2024: A year of progress?

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Strategies for design, construction and financing against climate disasters

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Circularity in real estate: Approaches to achieving a truly sustainable sector

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

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Recent past webinars

Attracting investment into net zero neighbourhoods: local approaches for global decarbonisation

What specific investment challenges are neighbourhood decarbonisation initiatives in parts of Africa, India and Southeast Asia encountering, and how are these being overcome? A recent webinar welcomed experts to discuss these issues.

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Housing markets in 2024 and beyond: overcoming the sector’s ‘wicked’ problems

The delivery of adequate housing across all tenures is a challenge familiar to many markets around the world. In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from across Europe discussed the drivers and barriers to creating a more sustainable supply of housing.

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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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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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RICS Sustainability Report 2023: Global challenges and opportunities for real estate & construction

Following the release of the RICS Sustainability Report 2023, a recent webinar saw a panel of experts discuss how well sustainability is being implemented. Here are some of their thoughts.

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How can the construction workforce benefit from Industry 4.0?

The fourth industrial revolution - or Industry 4.0 - is characterised by an increased connection between automation, production and data exchange. A recent WBEF webinar discussed the implications for companies and the construction workforce alike.

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