Optimising Building Performance: How can optimisation improve asset value
Episode 133 of the FOOTPRINT+ podcasts podcast, hosted by FOOTPRINT+, titled "Optimising Building Performance: How can optimisation improve asset value" was published on September 30, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.
September 30, 2025 ·47m · FOOTPRINT+ podcasts
Summary
The UK’s non-domestic building stock is responsible for 23% of operational carbon emissions, posing a significant challenge to net zero targets. Energy efficiency in commercial buildings is essential, with optimisation being a key step before broader retrofits. To support the industry, UKGBC has collaborated with leading experts to share their insights, to encourage and support optimisation actions across the industry. The program has reviewed strategies such as data collection & analysis, understandings set points, stakeholder behaviour and engagement, technology solutions and many more. By examining and discussing learnings, this session will present real insights into sustainable building operations, reducing energy use, and driving positive impact. Chairperson Ranjeet Bhalerao, Co-Founder - MapMortar Speakers Alex Benstead, Senior Advisor - UKGBC Laurie McKelvie, Head of ICL Operations - IES Ltd. John Pirouet, Associate Director - Hoare Lea
Episode Description
The UK’s non-domestic building stock is responsible for 23% of operational carbon emissions, posing a significant challenge to net zero targets. Energy efficiency in commercial buildings is essential, with optimisation being a key step before broader retrofits. To support the industry, UKGBC has collaborated with leading experts to share their insights, to encourage and support optimisation actions across the industry.
The program has reviewed strategies such as data collection & analysis, understandings set points, stakeholder behaviour and engagement, technology solutions and many more. By examining and discussing learnings, this session will present real insights into sustainable building operations, reducing energy use, and driving positive impact.
Chairperson Ranjeet Bhalerao, Co-Founder - MapMortar Speakers Alex Benstead, Senior Advisor - UKGBC Laurie McKelvie, Head of ICL Operations - IES Ltd. John Pirouet, Associate Director - Hoare Lea