Future building

Creating tomorrow’s communities and
sustainable land management.

Sustainable land management means meeting evolving human needs, whilst ensuring the long-term viability of the environmental and social functions of land and buildings.

Regulation, access to funding and stakeholder pressure mean ESG issues and opportunities are now core to strategic property planning and development.

Placemaking means taking a patient approach to creating communities; places that are liveable, resilient and sustainable; places that leave a positive legacy and create value. The use of innovative technology and construction techniques is enabling the development of ‘green’ buildings that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts.

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In it for the long haul: patient approach to community development pays dividends, says report by Farrer & Co

Report calls for tax and planning reforms to support sustainable development London, 17th January 2024 – Patient community development schemes that focus on adding value over generations rather than chasing quick sales…

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Concrete conversations: the rise of “smart” buildings

What is a “smart” building? We are all familiar with the phrase “it’s like talking to a brick wall”. In the new world of smart buildings, that wall may well…

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Farrer & Co supports new research to help plug the net zero data gap

Leading UK law firm Farrer & Co has today announced its backing of new research aimed at tackling existing net zero data challenges for the property industry. The property sector…

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Energy efficiency in buildings: why should businesses care?

Rishi Sunak’s recent announcement about a government “U-turn” on the UK’s net zero commitments provides an opportune moment to consider why businesses should care about the energy performance of their…