Health, Wellbeing and Social Value | UKGBC https://ukgbc.org/our-work/health-wellbeing-social-value/ The voice of our sustainable built environment Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:16:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://ukgbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-UKGBC-favicon-1.png Health, Wellbeing and Social Value | UKGBC https://ukgbc.org/our-work/health-wellbeing-social-value/ 32 32 Digital twin and building analytics platform https://ukgbc.org/resources/digital-twin-and-building-analytics-platform/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:01:55 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=resource&p=63514 Real time monitoring and analytics of environmental parameters and carbon emissions for an asset or portfolio.

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Problem Addressed

One of the major sustainability challenges faced by real estate portfolios is high energy costs and inefficient energy usage, which can have a negative impact on both the environment and operational expenses. Additionally, the lack of actionable energy data makes it difficult for real estate professionals to identify areas of high energy consumption within their assets. Without the ability to track and manage carbon emissions and sustainability metrics across multiple assets, real estate professionals can struggle to validate progress toward their sustainability goals.

Solution Overview

Para is a digital twin and building analytics platform that helps to make assets more energy-efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. By providing real-time monitoring of environmental parameters and carbon emissions at the equipment level, floor level, and by functional area, Para offers a detailed and actionable understanding of a facility’s environmental impact. Their sustainability tool is a comprehensive solution for assessing energy use, managing sustainability initiatives, and reporting on progress. It enables users to understand the contribution of each functional space to total Greenhouse Gas emissions and identify areas that do not meet sustainability targets. Additionally, Para can measure progress toward achieving certification compliance with key industry standards such as LEED O+M, WELL, EDGE Buildings, and more.

Regarding sustainability and energy, Para is able to help clients:

  • Track and visualise carbon emissions with a detailed breakdown by floor, zone, system type, and asset.
  • Categorise emissions into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3
  • Monitor Greenhouse Gas Usage Intensity (GHGUI).
  • Identify areas for improvement by providing real-time recommendations for sustainability and energy performance optimisation
  • Develop tailored implementation plans by generating customised scenarios.
  • Save up to 28% in energy savings
  • Boost occupant wellbeing by optimising building performance without compromising indoor air quality and user comfort
  • Assess progress towards sustainability goals such as LEED O+M and Net Zero
  • Monitor energy and resource conservation strategies
  • Score facility efficiency
  • Benchmark a building’s emissions
  • Generate reports on environmental metrics

The platform has five key modules which can be deployed across a real estate portfolio: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Energy Intelligence, Occupant Wellbeing and Sustainability Management.

Case Study

Para was deployed at a 47,000 m2 office building in Cairo Smart Village, Egypt, to reduce energy consumption and achieve sustainability compliance. The deployment included key modules for energy intelligence, asset management, sustainability, and occupant wellbeing.

The client faced several challenges: inefficient operations leading to energy waste, siloed data systems, an inability to track compliance with established sustainability goals, difficulty obtaining and accessing asset information, and poor indoor air quality.

Key features implemented included:

Energy Intelligence: Para extracted energy reports and cross-checked utility bills, provided virtual metering for HVAC consumption, established an energy information system aligned with ISO 50001, and enabled real-time occupancy-driven energy optimization.

Asset Management: Predictive maintenance through fault detection and diagnostics was employed, and a BIM-based central asset data repository (common data environment) was created.

Sustainability: Para managed and monitored carbon emissions segmented across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, enabled compliance tracking, and streamlined environmental reporting processes and emissions management.

Occupant Wellbeing: Environmental comfort metrics such as air quality, temperature, and noise were tracked, and smart alarms were generated in line with industry standards.

The deployment resulted in significant improvements: a 28% total energy savings, a 9/10 occupant comfort score (LEED O+M), a 6% increase in PV general output, and a 5% additional avoidable cost identified by fault detection and diagnostics. These results demonstrated clear energy savings, the ability to benchmark and set sustainability goals, and an improvement in occupant wellbeing through the tracking and monitoring of indoor climate and air quality.

Facts and Figures

Up to 28 %
Track

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Trends in Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment – Reflecting on 2024 https://ukgbc.org/resources/2024-trends-in-solutions/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:23 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=resource&p=63127 This report summarises a range of sustainable solution trends that UKGBC has seen over the…

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This report summarises a range of sustainable solution trends that UKGBC has seen over the course of 2024, provides context on their use, and comments on the relevant driving forces in the UK market. The solutions discussed range from innovative new platforms and materials to transformative business models and processes. The analysis is based on engagement with innovation-focused UKGBC members (including input from UKGBC’s Solutions & Innovation Advisory Group), interviews with UKGBC topic leads, and desktop research.

Key themes of 2024

Fundamental change, regenerative design and organisational transformation

Densification and democratisation of space

Place-based approaches and community co-design

Supply chain sustainability

Renewable energy systems

Retrofit

Net Zero Buildings and Whole Life Carbon

Carbon offsetting and storage

Nature, biodiversity and embodied ecological impacts

Funding for nature, adaptation and resilience

Resilience and adaptation technology

Water use

Reuse hubs and marketplaces

Material passports

UKGBC does not formally endorse any of the solutions presented in this report. It is intended as a signpost and a source of inspiration for built environment stakeholders, who should always carry out their own due diligence before adoption.While this is a summary of some of the notable solutions of which UKGBC has become aware, there are likely to be other solutions available but not mentioned. Discover more solutions in our Solutions Library

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Intelligent building vibration reduction system  https://ukgbc.org/resources/intelligent-building-vibration-reduction-system/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:16:52 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=resource&p=61904 Active mass damping technology to reduce building vibrations

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Problem Addressed

Structural vibrations in buildings are a critical problem for today’s construction industry. These vibrations can be disruptive, cause discomfort to occupants, and even accelerate structural wear and tear over time. Currently, floors must be made stiffer and heavier to provide satisfactory vibration reduction, but this comes with additional costs and embodied carbon.

Solution Overview

CALMFLOOR reduces excessive floor vibrations by up to 90% as measured by in-situ testing on floors with CALMFLOOR active mass dampers (AMDs) installed. This is achieved by CALMFLOOR increasing the effective damping from a typical 1-2% up to 10% or higher, improving living and working conditions within a building, thereby promoting well-being and productivity. This solution, developed by FSD Active, uses advanced AMD technology, which is proven to reduce structural vibrations. The CALMFLOOR system can be installed in both new and existing buildings, enabling modern and resource efficient structures without worrying about vibrations. Installation is simple in both existing, repurposed and new building as the unit is bolted onto structural components, plugged in a fully operational straight out of the box without any need for structural strengthening. Incorporating CALMFLOOR into a new building at the design stage enables the use of lightweight and slender structural designs that require less construction material and therefore lower embodied carbon. It can also be an enabler of more sustainable construction materials like CLT. Overall floor depth can be reduced, allowing for shorter building heights or additional stories. By reducing the weight of floors, structural framing and foundation sizes can both be minimised.

The CALMFLOOR solution has been designed to reduce its own embodied and operational carbon footprints to maximise savings over the life of a building. The system can enter sleep mode when vibration levels are low using its power-saving technology. For a typical office building, FSD Active estimates this would require only 25W. The company has also estimated the total carbon associated with the use of a single CALMFLOOR console over a 50-year period:

  • Embodied Emissions: 480 kgCO2e from the extraction, production, and manufacturing of a CALMFLOOR console
  • Interim Emissions: 183 kgCO2e from upgrades, software enhancements, and intermittent usage
  • Operating Emission: 365 kgCO2e from day-to-day operations
  • Maintenance Emissions: 93 kgCO2e from routine maintenance, part replacement, and end-of-life disposal

After taking these emissions into account, FSD Active has estimated that the use of one CALMFLOOR unit can result in a net savings of up to 36,471 kgCO2e over the same 50-year period.

Case Study

CALMFLOOR was used in an existing office floor set in a London mixed-use commercial building which had experienced issue with floor vibration. The units were installed on the customer’s floor, minimising the need for disruption and required no structural modifications. Strategic positions were chosen as vibration hot-spots, and once installed, the active mass damping technology resulted in nearly a 75% reduction in vibration responses.

Facts and Figures

Up to 90 %
40 x

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Regenerative Places: Empowering communities to improve homes and neighbourhoods for the benefit of people and planet.  https://ukgbc.org/news/regenerative-places-empowering-communities-to-improve-homes-and-neighbourhoods-for-the-benefit-of-people-and-planet/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:01:40 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=news&p=61732 As autumn draws in, and winter approaches, many people’s thoughts are turning to the big…

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As autumn draws in, and winter approaches, many people’s thoughts are turning to the big question – ‘how long can I last before I have to put the heating on?!’  

For those of us lucky enough to be able to afford our heating bills, despite the recent sharp rises, this thought is perhaps more of an inconvenience, or a self-inflicted  endurance challenge, or motivated by not wanting to add GHG emissions to the atmosphere by turning up the thermostat and getting the gas boiler going again. 

However, for many people, this thought fills them with dread – how long before I have to start choosing between whether to eat or heat my home? How long before the kids start complaining that they can’t sleep because it’s too cold? How long before I have to start washing the black mould off my windows and walls? 

In 2024, this is a shocking state of affairs, and what’s more, it really does not have to be this way. We, as an industry have the technology and the know-how to upgrade the majority of these homes and turn them into warm, comfortable, affordable places to live. Places where no one needs to feel cold at best, and worst die of preventable respiratory diseases, as we saw in the tragic case of Awaab Ishaak 4 years ago – a little boy who died from breathing in black mould every day of his short life. 

What’s more, retrofitting our homes and neighbourhoods can also offer multiple ‘co-benefits’ such as: reducing costs to the NHS of poorly insulated, damp homes; improving health and wellbeing; reducing the load on local energy systems, and creating local green jobs and supply chains. 

That’s why we’re enormously excited and proud to launch UKGBC’s new ‘Regenerative Places’ Programme, which has home retrofit at its heart.  

What do we mean by ‘Regenerative’ places?

The terminology is drawn from Bill Reed and others’ thinking around how we need to shift from ‘sustainability’ to a more regenerative, integrated approach, encouraging the need to look beyond reducing negative impacts, improving efficiency, and being ‘less bad’, to having a positive impact on society and our environment.   

We use the term “Regenerative” as our North star, guiding our work to set the level of ambition, and the necessary shift in mindset. We emphasise that while current projects may not immediately demonstrate regenerative traits, we are inspired by the Three-Horizons Framework, which we are using  as a way of mapping how a shift could take place from the established patterns of the first horizon (business-as usual) to the beginning of new patterns and emerging future in the third horizon. Disruptive innovations and industry actions of the second horizon will be crucial to make the shift from the current system to the emerging future a successful one. The diagram below illustrates this in a bit more detail. 

retrofit and regeneration

UKGBC envisions the Programme setting out our own “Horizon 3” – a shared vision of an emerging future that has positive, regenerative impacts on people, planet, and place. 

So, what might this mean in practice, and how does it relate to home retrofit?  

Our new Programme will work in partnership with the MCS Foundation (MCSF) to support and draw learnings from their new Local Area Retrofit Accelerator (LARA) pilot. Through this pilot, four places (in England initially) are being supported to develop ‘Local Retrofit Strategies’ for their area. These strategies will take a systems-led approach and be place based, collaborative and locally led. We had the first of the LARA pilot workshops with our first ‘place’ this week, where over 40 local stakeholders  gathered to discuss the development of their Local Retrofit Strategy. It was fantastic to hear the level of enthusiasm across the different local authorities and other stakeholders for getting retrofit going at scale.

UKGBC will work alongside the LARA pilots (which are also supported by Ashden, the National Retrofit Hub and others), and with our Regenerative Places Programme Partners, to explore and demonstrate how home retrofit can act as a catalyst to ensure wider regenerative benefits to communities, such as: 

  • Decarbonising heat and energy  
  • Improving biodiversity and green space  
  • Offering health and social value benefits  
  • Embedding climate resilience
  • Strengthening community relationships and networks 

While retrofit is a huge part of the problem and the solution, we also need to consider how new buildings and developments can move beyond ‘doing less harm’ and towards a more regenerative approach. We were very excited to speak at an ‘Architects Declare’ event last week and start to share our thinking around how regenerative principles should be applied to both new development and retrofit. 

 

We will also be building a compendium of experiences, projects and processes that demonstrate regenerative traits. The aim is to help guide others in their thinking about how to move towards regenerative approaches.   

 

With this in mind, we need your help! Please tell us about projects and processes that you’re aware of that should be in our compendium! You can add them to our Miro Board here

As we know, no one has all the answers here – we’re all learning all the time. At the heart of a regenerative approach is collaboration and we can’t wait to work with you, our members, and the wider industry and local communities as we develop our thinking and practice on regenerative places. 

Finally, if you’re a local authority officer and would like support in  developing retrofit services for householders in your area, with our partners the MCS Foundation we’ve created a ‘Getting Started Toolkit’ to help you build the business case for a Retrofit ‘One Stop Shop’. Keep it bookmarked as we’ll be adding more resources on a regular basis. 

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HVAC Filter Using Micro-Electrostatic Precipitation https://ukgbc.org/resources/hvac-filter-using-micro-electrostatic-precipitation/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:11:43 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=resource&p=60745 Innovative and long-lasting HVAC filters which reduce a building's energy consumption.

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Problem Addressed

Existing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) / MEDIA filters used in HVAC systems are passive and only block viruses and bacteria. Additionally, these filtration methods have a large pressure drop when air is flowing through them resulting in higher energy consumption and maintenance requirements. These filters must also be replaced every 3 months, increasing waste.

Solution Overview

MESP® (Micro-Electrostatic Precipitation) provides an innovative HVAC filtration solution. In the MESP system, airborne particles in propelled air flow are electrically charged before passing into a honeycomb shaped filter. The filter is formed by layers or rows of tubes which contain thin electrode sheets with insulated coatings that generate electrical field. Charged particles including pollutants, bacteria, germs, and viruses, are pulled into the walls of the tubes and firmly stick.

Traditional media filters are made with a non-porous fabric / paper that is very effective in preventing the flow of PM2.5 and various allergens and pollen, however these filters obstruct the flow of air resulting in a pressure drop. This pressure drop forces HVAC motors to operate at a higher speed and results in higher energy consumption. With the MESP filters, there is no need to force air through a matrix of small air passages, so it requires less energy to run. According to research carried out by AirQuality Technologies on a real case study, compared with the use of HEPA filters, the energy consumption of fans using MESP® purifiers is 50% to 60%. This also reduces the maintenance required for the motor.

The MESP® system is highly efficient at removing airborne particles like PM2.5, fungus, dust, pollen, soot, and smoke. These filters also deactivate viruses and bacteria and are permanently washable. The MESP® solution is for AHU, fan coil units, and air ducts.

Benefits:

  • MESP® can efficiently kill 99.99% of viruses and 99.96% of bacteria with its strong electric field.
  • The filter is permanently washable and designed with a 10-year lifespan compared with 3 months for HEPA / MEDIA filters, reducing waste.
  • 80% of the MESP filter tubes is made from metal and aluminium which can be melted and reused at the end of the 10-year shelf life.
  • MESP® filters work with about 1 µA of current at 6-10 kV, which can prevent electric shock and produces almost no ozone or harmful byproducts.
  • The filters can work with extreme changes in humidity (up to 100%) and temperature (-15℃ to 50℃). MESP® also has good flame-retardant properties.
  • Retrofitting the solution is very easy and only requires a 13-amp power source.

Case Study

Standard Bank South Africa introduced MESP filters to remove contaminants and improve indoor air quality. The project had 46 Air Handling Units and previously used MERV 7 media filters. After the installation of 650 units of MESP® filters, the following results were delivered:

  • PM2.5’s from approximately 250ppm to lower than 20ppm
  • TVOC’s from approximately 1500ppm to lower than 10ppm

Since this project, the client has extended the product implementation into 5 other buildings. The return on investment for this particular project was anticipated to be 2 years.

Facts and Figures

12 month
10 year
99.96 %
99.99 %

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HVAC Optimisation and Management https://ukgbc.org/resources/hvac-optimisation-and-management/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:27:41 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=resource&p=60695 Control and real-time adjustments to Building Management Systems to optimise performance and improve occupant experience.

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Problem Addressed

Commercial buildings are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for a significant portion of global energy consumption. However, managing and reducing energy consumption in these complex structures is a difficult task that requires real-time data analysis, identifying energy-saving opportunities, and implementing proactive energy management strategies.

Solution Overview

Hank AI is designed to seamlessly integrate with an on-site Building Management System (BMS), enabling effective control and real-time adjustments. To integrate these systems, the Hank Edge Gateway connects to the BMS using industry-standard protocols and VPN access where required. Once connected, Hank AI uses machine learning to monitor and analyse data from various sensors and devices within the building HVAC system. It receives real-time data on temperature, humidity, occupancy, energy usage, and other parameters from the BMS and uses this data to identify patterns, predict trends, and detect anomalies. It continuously learns from the collected data and improves its decision-making capabilities over time.

Hank AI can also act as a virtual building operator, enabling real-time control and adjustments by leveraging the data it receives from the BMS to optimise energy consumption, enhance occupant comfort, and ensure efficient operations. It can respond dynamically to a range of changing variables. For instance, if it detects an increase in energy consumption or a malfunctioning sensor, it can trigger alarms, alert Hank’s virtual engineers, facility managers, on-site M&E contractors, and intervene by activating predefined backup systems or adjusting equipment settings accordingly. Hank also uses its AI and its team of support engineers to serve as a building’s virtual engineer partner.

Overall, Hank AI’s integration with the BMS enables it to control and make real-time adjustments based on data-driven insights, optimising building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant experience. Hank reduces a building’s energy spend on average by 20%. Additional benefits include but are not limited to: reducing temperature related tenant complaints, improving air quality standards, extending the life of HVAC equipment, improving operational capacity of onsite building staff, and increasing NOI by making a building more attractive to tenants.

There is no CAPEX investment needed apart from a once off set up fee that ranges from between £3k and £5k depends on building size. As Hank is an SaaS product, it provides immediate ROI once implemented. They also guarantee that energy savings will always exceed the monthly membership cost. If it does not, Hank will credit the client the difference in cash. The average ROI in the UK for clients using Hank is 285% with a payback of less than 4 months at most.

Case Study

Hank AI was incorporated into a 125,000 square foot property in Birmingham run by Royal London to help increase the value of their assets and decarbonise their portfolio. The HVAC system was initially running on the BMS’ pre-set schedules which meant some of the plant equipment was running outside of its required demand, increasing energy consumption and maintenance time. Hank incorporated a variety of adjustments to the existing HVAC, including scheduling and zone groups to both ensure tenant comfort and reduce energy use. Hank also set up alarms to inform onsite staff of mechanical equipment problems and the software can bypass non-operational equipment if necessary. Since incorporating Hank, Royal London has realised a 21% total energy savings and a 708% ROI with a guaranteed £148,000 in annual savings. They expect an annual reduction of more than 150,000 kWh and 90,000 BTUs which will prevent 500 metric tons of carbon emissions.

Facts and Figures

20 %
285 %
Energy

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Social Value in the Built Environment – June 2025 (London) https://ukgbc.org/events/social-value-in-the-built-environment-may-2025-2/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:16:26 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=event&p=60279 A thorough full-day course exploring how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value.

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Organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their contribution to society. Many businesses also recognise the value that responsible business activities bring back to their organisation, thereby mutually reinforcing the case for a strong social and environmental purpose.  As a result of industry interest, we have witnessed the publication of a plethora of built environment-specific tools, frameworks, policy and thought leadership yet social value assessment continues to be complex and difficult to navigate.

Overview  

Join us for a full day course to discuss how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value. The course will cover all of the steps needed for a social value assessment, including mapping and engaging with stakeholders, setting and measuring outcomes, and applying monetary values.

It will explore the different frameworks and tools that are available, including UKGBC’s Framework for Defining Social Value. The course will be interactive, with a range of examples, discussions, and exercises. 

Why attend?

Gain latest thinking on social value

and clear processes of how to generate and measure social value.

Opportunity to think through the key touchpoints

for a development to create broader positive impact on communities, whilst also learning

Compelling and interactive learning environment

Networking

with your peers and experts and hearing about their experiences.

Who should attend?

This course will be most relevant to built environment professionals who are striving to maximise social value outcomes. 

Other Information

Course leader 

Oliver Kempton, Partner at Envoy Partnership. Oliver is a Social Value International Level 3 Accredited Practitioner and was a member of UKGBC’s Social Value Task Group. He sits on the Social Value International methodology sub-committee, and the BREEAM Social Impact Technical Working Group. 

Keystone members are offered a 15% discount for this course. For more information please contact: learning@ukgbc.org 

CDP hours: 6 

Delivering this course for your team 

UKGBC can offer this course/programme as a closed course for your team or people from across only your organisation. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements learning@UKGBC.org  

UKGBC cancellation and refund policy 

Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/ 

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Social Value in the Built Environment – February 2025 (Manchester) https://ukgbc.org/events/social-value-in-the-built-environment-february-2025/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:06:30 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=event&p=60277 A thorough full-day course exploring how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value.

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Organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their contribution to society. Many businesses also recognise the value that responsible business activities bring back to their organisation, thereby mutually reinforcing the case for a strong social and environmental purpose.  As a result of industry interest, we have witnessed the publication of a plethora of built environment-specific tools, frameworks, policy and thought leadership yet social value assessment continues to be complex and difficult to navigate.

Overview  

Join us for a full day course to discuss how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value. The course will cover all of the steps needed for a social value assessment, including mapping and engaging with stakeholders, setting and measuring outcomes, and applying monetary values.

It will explore the different frameworks and tools that are available, including UKGBC’s Framework for Defining Social Value. The course will be interactive, with a range of examples, discussions, and exercises. 

Why attend?

Gain latest thinking on social value

and clear processes of how to generate and measure social value.

Opportunity to think through the key touchpoints

for a development to create broader positive impact on communities, whilst also learning

Compelling and interactive learning environment

Networking

with your peers and experts and hearing about their experiences.

Who should attend?

This course will be most relevant to built environment professionals who are striving to maximise social value outcomes. 

Other Information

Course leader 

Oliver Kempton, Partner at Envoy Partnership. Oliver is a Social Value International Level 3 Accredited Practitioner and was a member of UKGBC’s Social Value Task Group. He sits on the Social Value International methodology sub-committee, and the BREEAM Social Impact Technical Working Group. 

Keystone members are offered a 15% discount for this course. For more information please contact: learning@ukgbc.org 

CDP hours: 6 

Delivering this course for your team 

UKGBC can offer this course/programme as a closed course for your team or people from across only your organisation. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements learning@UKGBC.org  

UKGBC cancellation and refund policy 

Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/ 

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Regenerative Places Programme Launch https://ukgbc.org/events/regenerative-places-programme-launch/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=event&p=60210 Join us as we launch our new Regenerative Places Programme! We will explore what we mean by "regenerative" and where UKGBC’s work will initially focus. We will showcase real-world examples, hear from our expert partners on how they are integrating ‘regenerative principles’ into their work, and explore ways for you to get involved in our exciting new programme.

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Join us as we launch our new Regenerative Places Programme! We will explore what we mean by “regenerative” and where UKGBC’s work will initially focus. We will showcase real-world examples, hear from our expert partners on how they are integrating ‘regenerative principles’ into their work, and explore ways for you to get involved in our exciting new programme.

Our new Regenerative Places Programme aims to co-create place-based retrofit strategies that enhance local network capacity, develop resilience against future climate-related challenges, and deliver broad “regenerative” benefits to communities.

In this webinar we will cover:

  • The foundational aspects of what we mean by “regenerative,” highlighting the importance of creating places that restore and revitalise nature, nurture and restore networks from the ground up to activate positive change and unleash the potential of local people to improve their own homes and neighbourhoods.
  • UKGBC’s understanding of regenerative design, showcasing examples and insights from our programme partners.
  • What our Regenerative Places Programme aims to do and how you can get involved.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how regenerative practices can transform the built environment for the better and discover ways to be part of this impactful movement.

UKGBC cancellation and refund policy 

Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/

Programme Partners

Our Regenerative Places work is made possible thanks to our programme partners

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Social Value in the Built Environment – October 2024 (London) https://ukgbc.org/events/social-value-in-the-built-environment-october-2024/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:40:10 +0000 https://ukgbc.org/?post_type=event&p=60039 A thorough full-day course exploring how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value.

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Organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their contribution to society. Many businesses also recognise the value that responsible business activities bring back to their organisation, thereby mutually reinforcing the case for a strong social and environmental purpose.  As a result of industry interest, we have witnessed the publication of a plethora of built environment-specific tools, frameworks, policy and thought leadership yet social value assessment continues to be complex and difficult to navigate.

Overview  

Join us for a full day course to discuss how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value. The course will cover all of the steps needed for a social value assessment, including mapping and engaging with stakeholders, setting and measuring outcomes, and applying monetary values.

It will explore the different frameworks and tools that are available, including UKGBC’s Framework for Defining Social Value. The course will be interactive, with a range of examples, discussions, and exercises. 

Why attend?

Gain latest thinking on social value

and clear processes of how to generate and measure social value.

Opportunity to think through the key touchpoints

for a development to create broader positive impact on communities, whilst also learning

Compelling and interactive learning environment

Networking

with your peers and experts and hearing about their experiences.

Who should attend?

This course will be most relevant to built environment professionals who are striving to maximise social value outcomes. 

Other Information

Course leader 

Oliver Kempton, Partner at Envoy Partnership. Oliver is a Social Value International Level 3 Accredited Practitioner and was a member of UKGBC’s Social Value Task Group. He sits on the Social Value International methodology sub-committee, and the BREEAM Social Impact Technical Working Group. 

Keystone members are offered a 15% discount for this course. For more information please contact: learning@ukgbc.org 

CDP hours: 6 

Delivering this course for your team 

UKGBC can offer this course/programme as a closed course for your team or people from across only your organisation. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements learning@UKGBC.org  

UKGBC cancellation and refund policy 

Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/ 

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