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Perceptions of value premiums and workplace productivity in green office buildings in India

With India experiencing a construction boom, and with an estimated 66% of property stock required by 2030 yet to be built, this timely piece of research investigates the perceived market demand, value premiums and workplace produc...

Building Information Modelling to support healthcare built asset management

This research investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can provide benefit by demonstrating the links between built asset maintenance spend and added value to the organisational performance.

Changing Priorities in investor Decision Making

This report examines the importance placed on environmental sustainability in the decision-making process of UK fund managers when making property investments.

International Review on Housing Taxation

This report examines three different aspects of housing taxation, in terms of their neutrality, fairness, transparency, efficiency and practicality.

Big data: A new revolution in the UK FM sector

This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop a methodological framework to implement BDA into FM organisations.

Planning tools for strategic management of Peri-Urban food production

This report aims to develop an understanding of what best practice looks for land-use planning on the urban fringe.

Moving Forwards: Housing associations and market renting in the North East and North West of England

Regional responses to a changing context in housing associations and market renting in the North East and North West of England.

An evaluation of property valuation practice in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Ghana

The research evaluates property valuation practices in Sub-Saharan Africa using Ghana as a case-study.

A comparative study of construction cost and commercial management services in the UK and China

Comparing the two of the most popular mainstream cost management systems in the world promoting construction cost management consultants to better understand complex client needs.

Prefabricated bathroom: advantages & implementation in Malaysia

This research explores the advantages of utilising prefabricated bathrooms in building construction in Malaysia.

New money in rural areas: Assessing the impacts of investment in rural land assets

How can the benefits of new money flowing into rural areas be maximised and how can potential negative externalities be mitigated?

Regenerative landscapes

This regenerative landscapes report highlights the need and the means for rebuilding carrying capacity across rural, urban and other cultural landscapes, with a significant emphasis on water.

The implications of land issues for climate resilient informal settlements in Fiji and Papua New Guinea

Understanding the implications of decisions about resettlement on informal settlements in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, both of which have more than 80% customary tenure.

BIM Execution Framework for early-stage estimating in PPP projects

Assessing the impacts of extending permitted development rights to office-to-residential change of use in England

This research assesses the impacts of extending permitted development rights for office to residential conversions in England. Utilising an in-depth case study approach, this research sought to determine whether enhanced freedom t...

The exercise of permitted development rights in England since 2010

The report presents an analysis of the exercise of PD rights in England since 2010 and an initial estimate of the direct financial costs and benefits of permitted development to the public sector.