All Professional comment articles – Page 15
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ProfessionalThe workplace of the future is defined by choice not location
The office might not be dead but it is changing, and employee autonomy is essential to workplace excellence.
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Prioritising warehouse wellness
Announcements like the development of a gigantic new electric car-battery plant at Coventry Airport are likely to become increasingly commonplace in the years ahead.
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Tenants and landlords in limbo
For some time, real estate practitioners have been aware of the government’s plans to reform leasehold enfranchisement legislation.
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How can the outdated business rates system best be reformed?
Before the chancellor announced his new Budget, he warned he was kicking business rates reform yet again into the long grass, postponing his response to the consultation over reform until autumn – the fourth delay in a year.
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What are the benefits of drafting comprehensive heads of terms?
As businesses get set to return to offices across the UK, many occupiers will be looking to either renegotiate terms or agree new terms to redefine their situation, given a growing acceptance that for many, remote working will form part of the working week.
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Envisioning post-Covid design
The pandemic has undoubtedly highlighted the importance of certain principles of building design: good ventilation strategies; hygienic and easy-to-clean surfaces; the need for high-quality private and common outdoor space; and spaces that are flexible and adaptable.
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Building software’s time to shine
The events of the past year have had a profound impact on the way we live and work and it is rewriting what we expect from property and how we use it.
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Flexible working is the silver lining to the Covid-19 cloud
Post-pandemic, flexibility needs to remain part of the working equation to achieve greater work-life balance.
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Smart lockers for social distance
The pandemic has changed the way we work. For those of us who cannot home-work, being in our normal environment is anything but normal.
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A new era of healthier buildings
With one short clip, Lady Gaga’s world (finally) collided with mine as she introduced the WELL Health-Safety seal to her 46 million Instagram followers.
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How can leaseholders ensure local authorities fulfil their duties?
The right to buy has secured home ownership for nearly two million people who would not otherwise have been able to achieve it.
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How will a new stamp duty land tax surcharge affect non-UK residents?
Non-UK residents will suffer a new stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge on dwelling purchases in England and Northern Ireland from 1 April 2021.
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It's time to treat occupiers like members
Every week, a new survey is published or a statement from a chief executive hits the press related to corporate occupiers’ desire to adopt a form of hybrid working for the long term – and, as a result, the desire to occupy less space in their central office hub.
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Insight
White paper for a green future
Following a gestation period of 13 years, on 14 December 2020 the government finally published the ‘Energy White Paper: Powering our Net Zero Future’. It seeks to achieve the Climate Change Act 2008 requirement of an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050 (set against the level of net UK ...
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Every cloud has a digital lining
At times, life since last March has seemed to stand still. It was – and continues to be – a tricky year. But looking at the positives, the hardship of 2020 has offered a moment of pause and reflection.
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Stars aligned for net zero target
If ever the stars were aligned it would have to be this calendar year around #netzerocarbon.
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After awareness comes action
The Climate Crisis Challenge offers an opportunity to highlight the risk of climate change and plethora of available solutions to take carbon out of our lives.
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LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to think about change
Diversity and inclusion initiatives can help to change attitudes in the industry and improve visibility.
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Use tech to support employees
It is hard to believe many of us have been working from home for almost a year.
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What will business interruption judgment mean for landlords?
The hotly anticipated Supreme Court judgment on business interruption cover has now been decided substantially in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority.
