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From trenches to boardrooms: how data loses its meaning on the way up
There is a story from the First World War about communication across trenches. An order was passed ...

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Carbon offsets were never the answer: they were a delay tactic
Carbon offsets have always been sold as a solution. We have never believed they were one. The premi...

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Why energy data quality matters more than volume
The biggest problem with energy and carbon data isn’t that it’s missing. It’s what we think is reli...

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Energy security has become a business continuity risk
In March 2025, a transformer failure at Heathrow Airport's North Hyde substation shut down one ...

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Why real efficiency starts with demand, not supply
Most organisations still focus on supply: how much energy comes in, what renewables are added, or w...

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OPNBuildings speaking at Future in Pharmaceuticals 2026
OPNBuildings will be speaking at Future in Pharmaceuticals 2026, focusing on one of the biggest cha...

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When the grid says no: why energy capacity is becoming a business risk
Electricity demand is rising faster than supply. Networks are struggling to cope, and for many orga...

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Rethinking hot water safety in a net-zero context
In many organisations, compliance with Legionella regulations is a well-established routine: mainta...

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Why energy security is now a business-critical issue
Some resources are so fundamental that without them, business comes to a standstill. Labour, capita...

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Why decarbonisation strategy fails without energy insight
A recent Masterclass with OPNBuildings, HaysMac and Crystal Associates explored why many sustainabi...

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Why net-zero due diligence now shapes investment decisions
Net-zero isn’t just about ethics or optics anymore. When investment firms or acquisition teams do t...

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Energy Use Intensity: not just a benchmark, but your building’s unique fingerprint
Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is often seen as a benchmark—a way to compare performance across differe...

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Electrification isn’t the finish line if the grid isn’t clean when you plug in
As organisations remove gas boilers and install heat pumps, they’re rightly targeting Scope 1 emiss...

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Compliance starts with clarity: navigating the EPC road ahead
By 2030, every rented commercial property in England and Wales will need to meet a minimum EPC rati...

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Why facility management performance often falls short
Good facility management should protect your buildings, your people, and your bottom line. But in m...

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The future of sustainable buildings: the role of ISO 52120 in building energy management
A few years back, the International Organisation for Standards began providing a methodology for ran...

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The three pillars of zero-emissions buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has introduced a standardised, verifiable basis for defining a zero-e...

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How you can get big results with little data
Ever used or heard of Shazam? When you hear a song you like and get curious about the title, Shazam...

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What does comfort and air quality actually cost you?
Things as simple as simultaneously heating and cooling adjacent spaces leads to waste - and reduced...

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How sustainable practices pay off in more ways than one
Reducing waste leads to a lower base of energy usage - and that only brings benefits. If you’re in ...

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Bridging the gap between those setting the sails and those steering the ship: sustainability data insights
Transparent, tangible information can be powerful in the hands of those with the responsibility and...

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Do offsetting schemes lead to false carbon neutrality?
In an era where the threat of climate change looms over us like a dark cloud, we must take responsi...

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When too much building performance data stops you seeing what matters
We’ve all heard variations of the expression: “Too close to the wood to see the trees”. It’s where ...

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How the data carbon footprint is rising in smart buildings
Did you know an average email can produce about 5 to 10 grams of CO2 emissions? Strange to think of...

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Why ESG factors in real estate now drive investment decisions
The Emerging Trends Europe survey showed that 9 in 10 commercial property investors believe running...

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Why building procurement determines long-term performance
The importance of getting building procurement right cannot be overstated. How we manage our procur...

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Why Energy Use Intensity matters for building performance
One of the most powerful tools in the pursuit of energy efficiency in commercial buildings is the E...

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Why energy efficiency initiatives should be a top priority in decarbonisation
It seems a quick fix: spending large budgets on renewables, digital twins, and high-tech devices to...

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Why building performance insights drive sustainability results
The genius of a car dashboard lies in its simplicity. Despite the ever-increasing complexity of tec...

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How performance monitoring KPIs influence the net-zero targets and financial viability of our buildings
Even before investing in renewables or upgrades, you want to make sure your building uses its energ...

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Achieving sustainability goals in a multi-tenant office building
Ever met a child who didn’t want to win a competition, or even just be the best at something they l...

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The 3 R’s of energy waste: Reduce, Recycle, Report
Recycling is part of our lives from the moment we’re born. Plastic goes into one bin, while green w...

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Indoor environmental performance: clean air, happy occupiers
Temperature, humidity and other sensors are important to prevent energy waste. But they're just as ...

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Commercial office sector crash or revival?
New York City’s biggest corporate landlords have thrived for years — benefiting from a great econom...

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The Performance Gap: bridging the divide between building design and energy consumption
Imagine this scenario: You have just bought yourself the latest Tesla 208 Cd, which is built for sp...

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