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💡 What if your heating system could capture waste and turn it into a resource? Speaking at the Festival of Government Property, Jenny Curtis from Vattenfall reveals why heat networks are transforming how property managers think about energy. Heat networks work by capturing thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted and redirecting it to buildings that need heating and hot water. The innovation lies in the diversity of heat sources available. This flexibility means heat networks can be tailored to local opportunities, turning waste into a resource. For estate leaders, this translates into lower heating costs, reduced carbon emissions, and greater energy security, all while supporting circular economy principles. #HeatNetworks #NetZero #EnergyEfficiency #GovernmentProperty #EducationEstate #fogp25

💡 In another highlight from our 2025 Festival of Government Property in September, behavioural change expert, Dr Keith O'Brien explored what it takes to make sustainable behaviour change last beyond initial implementation. Dr O’Brien stressed that short-term impact is important, but lasting transformation requires three critical elements working together. 1️⃣ First, we need dedicated stewardship, empowering the right people with frameworks and tools to actively manage change across stakeholders and systems. 2️⃣ Second, we must design for automatic habits, embedding sustainable practices into daily routines so they become second nature. 3️⃣ Finally, we need to help people internalise the change, connecting external goals to personal values and making sustainability part of who we are, not just what we do. The message is clear: sustainable transformation isn't just about installing new systems, it's about creating the conditions for those changes to become permanent through active management, smart design, and genuine cultural shift. #SustainableProperty #BehaviourChange #PropertyManagement #LongTermThinking #GovernmentProperty

Introducing 'Ideas to Improve Your Estate' - a new video-series showcasing innovative, practical solutions that can transform property performance across a range of sectors. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing expert insights and proven strategies to help you enhance your estate, from sustainability initiatives to cost-saving interventions. This episode tackles Solar PV, and the results are truly compelling. Hearing from LocatED’s Paul Broadbent and Nathan Ritson from Good Energy, this reveals why solar is one of the smartest investments you can make for your property: ⚡ Rapid installation with minimal disruption 📊 20% reduction in energy costs from day one 💷 Forecasted savings in excess of £40,000 a year at Dixon's Brooklands Academy alone 🌱 Generate your own clean energy whilst reducing operational costs Watch to discover how straightforward it can be to transform your estate's energy performance.

In another highlight from our 2025 Festival of Government Property in September, Pete Gladwell, Public Investment Director at Legal & General, made a compelling case for collaborative investment in sustainable infrastructure. Government funding alone cannot deliver decarbonisation at scale. Pension funds and institutional investors are ready to invest, but progress is often slowed by complex procurement and national-scale approaches. The most successful initiatives are led by ambitious local leaders who move quickly to form cross-sector partnerships and harness private capital. The message is clear: local innovation and agile collaboration are essential to meeting Net Zero targets before time runs out. #SustainableProperty #NetZero #CollaborativeInvestment #GreenFinance #PublicPrivatePartnership

Session 2 at the Festival of Government Property explored the power of AI in the property sector. James Garner, Head of Data and AI at Gleeds, shared insightful perspectives on how AI can drive innovation and efficiency across the industry. While many still view AI as a threat to career development, James emphasised the enduring value of human input. Rather than fearing AI, we should focus on learning how to use it effectively. After all, humans will remain the ‘bookends’ of any AI tool. 💡 A key takeaway: The future isn't AI vs humans , it's AI with humans. #FOGP25 #PropTech #ArtificialIntelligence

Welcome back to 'Ideas to Improve Your Estate’, our mini-series exploring innovative property solutions that have the potential to deliver real results. This episode is particularly relevant for anyone managing sites in urban areas where space is at a premium and demand for services is high. In this video, we explore Mixed-Use Development, a strategic approach that maximises the potential of constrained sites whilst delivering significant social value to local communities. Ruth Cunningham, LocatED's Senior Planning and Development Manager, explains how combining multiple uses on a single site can unlock both financial and community benefits. 🏗️ Optimise constrained urban land through intelligent multi-use design 🏫 Deliver essential services where communities need them most, schools, healthcare, housing, and retail. 💰 Release capital whilst maximising site efficiency and social impact 📈 Create sustainable, efficient developments that serve multiple community needs simultaneously #MixedUseDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #PropertyDevelopment #SocialValue