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Counting the upfront carbon in Cat B office fit out | Part 1

Monday, 16th December 2024

A two part cross-sector industry report that establishes the current upfront carbon performance level of a Cat B office fit out.

Scope 3 emissions report 2023

Tuesday, 12th November 2024

Download our Scope 3 emissions report 2023 to see what we have (and haven’t yet) achieved and where we are heading.

Is the UK facing a shortage in grade A office space?

Thursday, 4th January 2024

Exploring the dynamics of the UK office rental market unveils a growing demand for Grade A office spaces.

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Scope 3 emissions report 2022

Wednesday, 4th October 2023

Scope 3 carbon is the big one for our business and our sector. Like many businesses in recent years, we’ve been diligently reporting our Scope 1 and 2 emissions. But, as we now know, Scope 1 and 2 tell only a fraction of the story.

Ask the expert: The evolution of wellbeing ratings in fit out

Tuesday, 13th June 2023

Zoë Glander, environmental and sustainability manager, explores two wellbeing accreditations for office environments that can have a significant effect on workplace refurbishments and employee wellbeing.

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MEES regulations: how will they impact building owners and landlords?

Wednesday, 5th January 2022

A Government consultation in November 2021 has outlined the practicalities for building owners and landlords to reach agreed benchmarks on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). These are not aspirational benchmarks – failure to comply can result in financial penalties and a potential loss in revenue.

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Five of our top sustainable fit out projects

Monday, 13th December 2021

Sustainable fit outs are an integral part of our mission here at Overbury. Without question, the workplace of today should more sustainable and with a low carbon footprint. Yet, what does a sustainable office look like? What are the quick wins to go greener? To offer inspiration, below are five of our top sustainable fit out projects.

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What is a low carbon fit out?

Wednesday, 20th October 2021

We’re all aware of the threat that climate change poses, and August’s IPCC report was the starkest warning yet that without major change we are headed for a climate catastrophe. The Paris Climate Agreement aims to keep temperature rise below 1.5C and the report’s authors state that this will not be possible without huge cuts in carbon. Buildings have a key role to play – perhaps more than most people realise.

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Fit out focus: office furniture

Monday, 14th December 2020

So, you're designing or commissioning a new office fit out, and furniture is a big part of the process. Where do you start?

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Fit out Q&A: what is biophilia?

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

There's something rather remarkable about the way that nature has the ability to make you feel, think, and act differently. From the moment you first see the sea, smell freshly cut grass or feel adrenaline when you’re hiking; biophilia is at the core of being human.

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A day in the life of an office fit out design manager

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

We speak to site-based design manager, Nicola Tomkins, to understand how she works with architects and construction teams to deliver fit out projects.

The great north move - companies embrace Manchester

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

From HSBC to Amazon, we look at why so many businesses are moving their offices up North, and their staff are following them.