Career Location: Cambridge

Wellesley Court

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is widely understood as an area of innovation in the built environment, but how well are its benefits known on a practical level?

A project of ours at Wellesley Court shows how BIM can be integrated in projects of any size, not just major high value developments. The technology can support efficient and effective works when they are needed most.

This residential property comprising numerous flats in Maida Vale, London, requires replacement hot water storage units to serve all dwellings within the building. However, with an operational plantroom the challenge is to minimise disruptions to residents’ supply, so careful design was essential. Some challenges included access to the space and consideration to the presence of asbestos within the plantroom.

Precise data capture

In order to aid the design process, TFT’s Geomatics specialists captured a colourised 3D point cloud of the existing architecture and M&E services. Utilising the Leica RTC360 we were able to access the hard-to-reach areas, positioning the LiDAR scanner in a number of positions throughout the plantroom to ensure high resolution capture whilst ensuring no disturbance to the existing services.

From this, we produced a spatially accurate digital twin of the plantroom to millimetre accuracy – meaning the designs we created from it would fit in the real world. Revit was used to convert this geometry into a 3D model visualising the mechanical and electric plant systems, including details for each element within the model.

However, this 3D Revit model is not yet a building information model (BIM). We then added an additional layer of data: everything from wall materials to a pipe’s thermal qualities.

Combining many data points with the virtual model creates a BIM model: a highly relevant and easily understandable set of data which is accessible and useful for all.

Reliable, accessible, valuable

This scan-to-BIM workflow allowed TFT’s M&E team to create precise designs, with reliable ‘clash detection’ showing how well elements would fit in the space before the project began in the real world.

Furthermore, this model data is shared on with other TFT specialists. For instance, our principle designers can use the same model to ensure that the existing services risks and hazards are clearly identified to the contractor. The data will also be used to add to the asset schedules, providing full information for future maintenance works, and even informing technical due diligence surveys in the event of a sale, speeding up that process and helping to deliver the best value for the building.

TFT at BCO Conference and Footprint+ 2023

We’re starting the summer by putting a spotlight on sustainable buildings and development at not one but two major industry gatherings this month: the British Council for Offices (BCO) Conference in Dublin and Footprint+, in Brighton.

BCO Conference, Dublin

The annual BCO Conference is held in Dublin this year, recognising the growth and potential still in Ireland’s capital when it comes to the office sector. It is also an ideal destination for us to celebrate the first anniversary of our Dublin office, from which Kevin Brannigan, our office lead in Dublin, and Gavin Gallagher, Associate Director, will be joined by our wider team including Alistair Allison, Dan Henn and Mat Lown who is part of the BCO Ride to Dublin!

Mat is taking on the BCO Cycle Challenge to raise funds for Samaritans, supporting their efforts to answer those who call them every 10 seconds for help. If you would like to donate in support, you can do so by clicking here.

Last week we celebrated winning two BCO regional awards for major office refurbishment projects. Bristol’s newly-refurbished Dock House won the ‘Project up to 1500m2′ category, while the HERE building in Reading’s Thames Valley Park won the awards’ first ESG category as the UK’s first BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ + Fitwel 3* refurbishment! 

FOOTPRINT+, Brighton

FOOTPRINT+ is an annual 3-day event where every sector of the UK property industry unites to discuss the issues, tools and solutions for reducing carbon emissions across the built environment. The event has a strong focus on building the all-important relationships which will help our industry put best-practice into action, covering four ‘streams’ of topics: Retrofit & Circular Economy, Efficient Buildings, Zero Carbon Energy and Financing the Carbon Revolution.

We’ll also be talking about our B Corp journey, with Lisa Gunn joining a panel of real estate B Corps to discuss how our certification relates to wider ESG goals held across our industry. Look out for that session on the Financing the Carbon Revolution Stage, at 10am on June 7th.

Heading down to Brighton this month will be Martin Smith, Director Project Management, Carolina Caneva, Associate Director, Sustainability, Trevor Dingle, Associate Director of Engineering and Sustainability, and Lisa Gunn, Head of Business Development and Marketing.

Will you be heading to Dublin or Brighton for either of these conferences? We’re always happy to say hello, so please get in touch!

Associate Building Surveyor

An excellent opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate Chartered Building Surveyor, with a TDD preference, to play a key part in the commercial building surveying team providing high calibre professional advice to clients.

You will support delivery and growth of services across the South East, forging relationships with both internal and external clients to deliver market leading advice. Clients include high-level global investor and corporate occupier client base, including M&G, The Crown Estate, Aviva and L&G.

As a commercially focused building surveyor, passionate about supporting and motivating a team, you will be helping us to grow the London/Guildford office and maintain and further develop client relationships and diversify the range of our current service offering, as well as progressing your own career.

We are passionate about people and you will be part of a flexible and very supportive environment with great opportunities for career progression.

Key accountabilities

Primarily working within the commercial sector, undertaking all round building surveying work including:

1. Technical Due Diligence
2. Monitoring
3. Refurbishment and redevelopment projects
4. Contract administration
5. Pre-acquisition surveys
6. PPM
7. General building surveying commercial work e.g. Dilapidations

Performance criteria

1. MRICS with minimum 4 years PQE
2. Degree in Building Surveying
3. Clear & concise report writing skills
4. Expertise in general building surveying i.e. contract administration and dilapidations
5. Experience of working in a pro-active commercial environment
6. Sound knowledge of building contracts in a commercial context
7. Able to meet fee targets and generate new business through building successful client relationships
8. Commercial awareness and understanding
9. Embraces technology to deliver reports efficiently
10. High level of up to date technical building knowledge

Skills and behaviour

1. Must be a good team player and able to work independently
2. Confident and concise communicator both verbally and in writing
3. Driven individual with a strong track record in client management and business development
4. Excellent client relationship management and business development abilities
5. Use of digital dictation systems to work effectively and efficiently
6. Aspirational and motivated to develop within the business
7. Senior profile with motivational skills to play a key role in core service lines within the business (regionally and nationally)
8. Passionate about people and can clearly demonstrate leadership capabilities to assist in team and office management and growth
9. Diverse approach to working with different people (excellent communication and interpersonal skills)
10. Commercially focused: capable of developing client relationships, socially adept and able to network at business development events
11. Able to demonstrate successful CRM and business development

Package indicators

• Flexible & hybrid working
• Competitive salary and generous car allowance
• Benefits: Fee Plus bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, Personal Accident cover, Private Health Care (after 6 months), Life Assurance and 25 days holiday
• Season Ticket Loan, Cycle scheme and access to company pension scheme on completion of probationary period

About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 160 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, London, Manchester, Leeds and Southampton.

TFT is passionate about people development and will provide you with excellent and progressive career opportunities and sponsored learning.

We are BCorp Certified!

As TFT’s impact on the world has grown with the size of our business and the scale of our client services, we are determined that our future growth continues to be positive and sustainable. B Corp certification enables us to do just that, by recognising the highest standards of social and environmental performance and aligning our ongoing efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.tftconsultants.com/tft-is-a-certified-b-corp/

DEI at TFT

At TFT we don’t aim to tick boxes and count numbers and percentages, we create an environment where anyone, from any background and life experience, can do their best work. We empower you to bring your full, authentic self to work. We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice.

If you’re driven to perform, you’ll fit right in, we approach work fearlessly, learn quickly and improve constantly. A bright idea can come from anyone. We believe diversity drives innovation.

Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is simple – we embrace everyone. We wouldn’t approach a building survey in a one-dimensional way, so we don’t our people.

Chartered Building Surveyor

Start date: November 2023 (could be sooner)

An excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor to become part of our growing building surveying team in our Edinburgh office working on a wide and varied range of building surveying disciplines in a commercial environment with an enviable and national client base including The Crown Estate, Aviva, Legal & General and M&G among others.

You will have the opportunity to gain more autonomy, build client relationships and have the potential to specialise in a chosen area as you progress through your career.

You will be part of a flexible and very supportive environment with great opportunities for career progression.

Key accountabilities

Primarily working within the commercial sector undertaking a wide range of building surveying, but not limited to:

1. Contract administration
2. Technical Due Diligence
3. Dilapidations
4. Building Pathology
5. General building surveying commercial work in line with a Chartered Building Surveyor role

Performance criteria

1. MRICS (0-2 years PQE)
2. Degree in Building Surveying
3. Excellent and accurate report writing skills
4. Experience of working in a pro-active commercial environment
5. Sound knowledge of building contracts in a commercial context
6. Able to meet fee targets and generate new business through building successful client relationships
7. Commercially astute
8. Embraces technology
9. High level of up-to-date technical building knowledge

Skills and behaviour

1. Must be a good team player and able to work independently
2. Confident and concise communicator both verbally and in writing
3. Business focused and willing to be involved in business development and building client relationships
4. Thorough understanding of the needs and demands of clients
5. Full driving licence and access to a car

Package indicators

• Competitive salary plus benefits: Car allowance, Fee related bonus scheme, iPhone & Laptop to support flexible & hybrid working, Private Health Care (after 6 months), career development investment, Personal Accident cover, Life Assurance, 25 days holiday, long service awards and Professional Membership subscription.
• Company pension scheme after 3 months
• Cycle scheme and interest free season ticket loan available on completion of probationary period.

About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 160 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, Leeds, London, Manchester, Leeds and Southampton.

We are BCorp Certified!

As TFT’s impact on the world has grown with the size of our business and the scale of our client services, we are determined that our future growth continues to be positive and sustainable. B Corp certification enables us to do just that, by recognising the highest standards of social and environmental performance and aligning our ongoing efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.tftconsultants.com/tft-is-a-certified-b-corp/

DEI at TFT

At TFT we don’t aim to tick boxes and count numbers and percentages, we create an environment where anyone, from any background and life experience, can do their best work. We empower you to bring your full, authentic self to work. We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice.

If you’re driven to perform, you’ll fit right in, we approach work fearlessly, learn quickly and improve constantly. A bright idea can come from anyone. We believe diversity drives innovation.

Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is simple – we embrace everyone. We wouldn’t approach a building survey in a one-dimensional way, so we don’t our people.

Graduate Building Surveyor

Start date: September 2023.

We have an excellent opportunity for a graduate building surveyor to join our Edinburgh office supporting. Whether you are a recent BS graduate, or already have some experience, you will be part of an expanding team working on a wide range of building surveying disciplines in a commercial environment. You will be part of a very supportive environment with full support provided to achieve your APC, which includes attending our corporate graduate training sessions, bringing together national experts to up skill both TFT and client graduates.

TFT is passionate about people development and will provide you with excellent and progressive career opportunities, alongside sponsored learning.

Key accountabilities

TFT has an enviable client list and you will work with institutional funds such as M&G, L&G & Aviva among others. You will have the opportunity to work on a mix of professional and project work including:

1. Contract administration
2. Surveys and scheduled of condition
3. Technical due diligence
4. Dilapidations
5. Building Pathology
6. Due diligence services
7. Specification/maintenance management
8. PPM, RCA’s and licences to alter
9. Pre-acquisition surveys
10. Project Monitoring
11. Working to complete APC competencies

Performance criteria

1. BSc (Hons) or MSc Building Surveying (RICS accredited course)
2. Experience in a commercial BS firm would be useful but not essential
3. Confident in talking to a wide range of people to build relationships
4. Experience of CAD would be an advantage but not compulsory

Skills and behaviour

1. Must be a good team player but able to work independently
2. Confident communicator both verbally and in writing
3. Driven and ambitious to achieve
4. Thorough understanding of the needs and demands of a wide range of people and how to meet and exceed their expectations
5. Proactive and uses initiative for personal knowledge development
6. Accurate with high attention to detail
7. Excellent time management skills
8. Must have a driving licence and access to use of a car
9. Willing to travel

Package indicators

Competitive salary offered plus benefits: discretionary bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, Private Health Care (after 6 months), Personal Accident cover, Life Assurance, 25 days’ holiday, flexible working opportunities and one day a year charity leave.

Cycle scheme, interest free season ticket loan and company pension scheme on completion of probationary period.

About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 160 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, London, Leeds, Manchester and Southampton.

We are BCorp Certified!

As TFT’s impact on the world has grown with the size of our business and the scale of our client services, we are determined that our future growth continues to be positive and sustainable. B Corp certification enables us to do just that, by recognising the highest standards of social and environmental performance and aligning our ongoing efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.tftconsultants.com/tft-is-a-certified-b-corp/

DEI at TFT

At TFT we don’t aim to tick boxes and count numbers and percentages, we create an environment where anyone, from any background and life experience, can do their best work. We empower you to bring your full, authentic self to work. We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice.

If you’re driven to perform, you’ll fit right in, we approach work fearlessly, learn quickly and improve constantly. A bright idea can come from anyone. We believe diversity drives innovation.

Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is simple – we embrace everyone. We wouldn’t approach a building survey in a one-dimensional way, so we don’t our people.

Geomatics Surveyor

Working in conjunction with TFT Partners and the Geomatics service line lead, assist in the growth of the TFT Geomatics service line by delivering measured survey services to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a range of survey deliverables, with a key focus on survey data capture and survey drawing production. You will be expected to support and mentor junior staff, whilst actively promoting the service line.

You will be part of a flexible and very supportive environment with great opportunities for career progression.

The right candidate will be willing to travel UK wide but will be based in our London and/or Guildford office.

Key accountabilities

1. Promote all geomatics activities to both existing TFT clients and potential new clients. Offering a service which goes above and beyond the norm.
2. Manage and coordinate surveying and technical aspects of projects once client instruction has been received. Producing measured survey drawings/models to client specification within the appropriate timescales.
3. To share information and knowledge with TFT staff and subcontractors on all aspects of data collection, processing and presentation, encouraging all aspects of “best practice”. Training and overseeing junior staff members to ensure all projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
4. Work to support the growth and expansion of Geomatics services at TFT.

Performance criteria

1. A strong understanding of all measured survey deliverables.
2. Ability to produce high quality measured survey deliverables to the required specification. Managing multiple projects at once and utilising internal resource to ensure projects are delivered within the appropriate timescales.
3. Ability to demonstrate experience of good client relationship management.
4. Strong knowledge of utilising Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and LiDAR scanners.
5. Knowledge of AutoCAD, N4CE (or similar), Revit and Leica’s Cyclone suite (or similar) to produce survey deliverables as requested.
6. Strong knowledge of RICS Measured Surveys of Land, Buildings and Utilities guidelines
7. Undertake all other reasonable tasks as requested.
8. Ability to meet and exceed fee target.

Skills and behaviour

1. Qualification relevant to Geomatics, Surveying and/or Civil Engineering.
2. Laser scanning, Total station, GPS/GNSS and associated processing experience (essential)
3. Proven track record within the Geomatics/Measured survey industry
4. Minimum 3 years general experience
5. Ability to produce measured building surveys (essential)
6. Ability to produce topographical surveys (essential)
7. Ability to produce area reference reports such as GIA’s, NIA’s, IPMS standards, etc (preferred)
8. Ability to use AutoCAD (essential)
9. Ability to use Revit (preferred) and an interest in BIM and the associated practices.
10. A strong understanding of IT applications and an interest in the development of geomatics, the technology that supports it at the opportunities this will present.
11. Able to deliver services with autonomy and engender confidence in clients.
12. Diligent in experience with complex projects
13. Must be a good team player but able to work independently
14. Commercially focussed: Socially adept and ability to network at business development events and An understanding of commercial timescales and an ability to stick to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of delivery.
15. Ability to accurately and precisely share information, acting as a mentor to junior staff and sharing knowledge throughout the business.
16. Willing to travel. Full driving licence and access to the use of a car when needed is essential.

Package indicators

• Flexible & hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Competitive salary and generous car allowance
• Benefits: Fee Plus bonus scheme, mobile phone & laptop, Personal Accident cover, Private Health Care (after 6 months), Life Assurance and 25 days holiday
• Season Ticket Loan, Cycle scheme and access to company pension scheme on completion of probationary period
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities.

About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 160 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, London, Manchester, Leeds and Southampton.

TFT is passionate about people development and will provide you with excellent and progressive career opportunities and sponsored learning.

We are BCorp Certified!

As TFT’s impact on the world has grown with the size of our business and the scale of our client services, we are determined that our future growth continues to be positive and sustainable. B Corp certification enables us to do just that, by recognising the highest standards of social and environmental performance and aligning our ongoing efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. https://www.tftconsultants.com/tft-is-a-certified-b-corp/

DEI at TFT

At TFT we don’t aim to tick boxes and count numbers and percentages, we create an environment where anyone, from any background and life experience, can do their best work. We empower you to bring your full, authentic self to work. We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice.

If you’re driven to perform, you’ll fit right in, we approach work fearlessly, learn quickly and improve constantly. A bright idea can come from anyone. We believe diversity drives innovation.

Our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is simple – we embrace everyone. We wouldn’t approach a building survey in a one-dimensional way, so we don’t our people.

The new Building Safety Regulator: what you need to know

The Building Safety Act promises a major shift for the UK’s construction and real estate industries, providing additional protections for residents and more accountability from those who construct, own and manage buildings.

One of the biggest changes is its emphasis on data gathering and management from building owners and managers.

By October 2023 building owners must have a building safety regime in place to manage fire and structural safety risks for each building. But what will that entail?

Quick links:

• Building Safety Cases
• Making sense of building safety information
• The medium-rise Building Safety Fund
• Get the right support

Building Safety Cases

In April 2023 the Government opened an online portal for registration of high-rise residential building set up by the newly established Building Safety Regulator (BSR) operated by the HSE.

Registration must take place before 1 October 2023. Once registered a Building Safety Case will be required of building owners and ‘accountable persons’ for each building and must be submitted to the BSR to secure a Building Assessment Certificate. Failure to register an occupied higher-risk building and to secure a Building Assessment Certificate will be a criminal offence, and new build higher-risk buildings will need to be registered before they can be occupied.

It’s a welcome step towards greater industry transparency, and reassurance for occupants of high-rise buildings that major fire and structural hazards are understood and are being actively managed to control those risks. It also lays the groundwork for building safety certification which rolls out from April 2024 and the new Building Safety Case regime for new and existing buildings – adding to the so called ‘Golden Thread’.

Some building owners are already working to manage their response and get ahead of a predicted clamour for support in registering these cases. However, given the importance of safety certification, TFT foresees high demand and potential bottlenecks similar to those which frustrated many Building Safety Fund applications.

Making sense of building safety information

The additional challenge in this case is that across the 12,500 or so tall buildings in the UK, there is a great deal of information to distil into clear building safety case reports. In many cases information is either not available, out of date or not relevant. The process of reviewing existing information can be time consuming – there could be thousands of building documents to review, and often only a few relevant documents within them or new information might need to be commissioned. The resultant further investigations might identify new risks.

After the data is gathered, the next step involves further specialist input from structural engineers and fire engineers to summarise all the information that is relevant to manage the risks of fire spread and the building’s structural safety to complete and provide a safety case report for submission.

Given the scale of the challenge and its importance for building safety confidence, it’s essential for owners of tall buildings to act swiftly – to make sense of your existing documentation, and to fill in the gaps – so as not to delay certification and face possible criminal charges as a result.

The medium-rise Building Safety Fund

November 2022 saw the announcement of a Medium-Rise Cladding Scheme, a £3 billion fund for fire safety remediation covering buildings between 11 and 18 metres in height. The scheme will roll out across England in 2023, opening up funds for medium-rise buildings to be improved similarly to those above 18 metres, which are eligible for the Building Safety Fund as launched in 2020.

However, the fund for high-rise buildings was quickly overwhelmed with demand, which could be a risk as we face an even greater number of applications for the medium-rise fund.

Clients with significant building portfolios are already working with us to prepare and manage prospective fund applications, ahead of a predicted clamour for registrations. We foresee high demand and potential bottlenecks similar to those which frustrated many Building Safety Fund applications.

We are here to help

TFT has overseen over £200m worth of fire safety analysis and remediation works nation-wide, with specialist consultancy and project management. If you need, or suspect you need, support on addressing unsafe buildings in your portfolio, we are here to help.

We manage the process of identifying and remedying these issues, which can be challenging work alongside many stakeholders and interested parties, including landlords, tenants, adjoining owners, statutory authorities, funders, local authority planners, building control, and the fire service to name but a few!

And this isn’t just about combustible cladding – we also address a variety of internal issues such as fire compartmentation or design deficiencies in the original construction which is not uncommon. 

Contact Robin Holme to find out how we can help you.

Driving decarbonisation and celebrating inclusion at UKREIIF 2023

The UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREIIF) kicks off on May 16th, bringing together developers, investors, Government and specialist advisors to discuss our industry’s pressing issues, at Leeds’ Royal Armouries.

The venue is just round the corner from TFT’s Leeds office, and you’ll see the our team out and about throughout the conference, including at two key events:

Towards Net Zero: BPF panel discussion

May 16th, 10am at the JLL Pavilion

TFT helped deliver the British Property Federation’s (BPF) research into one of our industry’s greatest challenges: achieving Net Zero Carbon across the property sector. The BPF has published these findings along with key recommendations for government policy to address them.

This session provides the chance to hear first-hand from those who have shaped the research and recommendations, to ask questions about the findings and what comes next from panellists including TFT, JLL, Greengage and Maples Teesdale.

Book to join the panel discussion here.

Freehold LGBT+: UKREIIF fringe event

May 17th, 6pm at Fibre Bar

We are holding a drinks reception with Freehold at Fibre Bar in aid of Not a Phase, a charity dedicated to uplifting trans+ adults across the UK. We will be joined at the event by Dani St James, CEO of Not a Phase, founder and CEO of lingerie brand Zoah and LGBT+ influencer and content creator. There is also an after party at Viaduct show bar.

Tickets for this event are now sold out. You can join the waiting list here.

Will you be at UKREIIF and want to meet up? Get in touch here and let us know!

Botanic Place

TFT undertook a technical due diligence acquisition report to support our client’s purchase and reinstatement cost assessment for insurance purposes. Botanic Place is a 1.1 hectare site comprising a seven storey office building with additional basement and plant levels. The site also includes four end of life office buildings, a multi storey car park and a locally significant public house in need of repair and refurbishment. Botanic place is located within central Cambridge occupying prime real estate space in the business quarter of the city.

Whilst much of the site is marked for redevelopment under an outline planning application approved prior to the sale. An existing, recently developed building ‘Botanic House’ is located on the site. Botanic House is a fully let office building constructed circa 2014 with a net internal area of 52,280sqft. The redevelopment plans require the refurbishment of the public house whereas the remaining buildings are scheduled for demolition once vacant.

Our client proceeded with the acquisition and acquired the full extent of the site.

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