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Materials reuse must become business as usual to realise circular economy

07 Aug 2025

A recent webinar saw an expert panel discuss the strategies needed to advance the circular economy in construction, and examples of outstanding deconstruction and reuse projects.

Skills supply remains key challenge as construction demand increases

23 Jun 2025

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts examined the challenges to securing appropriate skills for construction projects, as well as the measures necessary to improve productivity and labour supply in future.

CityLife: redefining urban living sustainably

13 May 2025

How have sustainability and wellbeing been incorporated into the design and construction of CityWave, the latest addition to the CityLife development in Milan?

The UK’s whole life carbon ecosystem: a framework for decarbonising the built environment

24 Apr 2025

In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed four industry initiatives designed to measure, regulate, limit and track whole life carbon in the UK built environment.

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

01 Apr 2025

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.

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

01 Apr 2025

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.

Indexing resilience can help protect buildings against climate disasters

12 Mar 2025

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

10 Dec 2024

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

14 Oct 2024

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)

17 Jul 2024

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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