Helena Palomo

Adapting to Change: How the Evolving CRE Environment Encourages Retrofit Investments

The CRE landscape has shifted, making investments more challenging. With changing work dynamics and declining demand for office space, many properties risk becoming obsolete. This transformation has led to intense competition, creating a buyer’s market and favoring high-quality spaces. Developers face tough decisions amid uncertainties, including shifts in demand and macroeconomic factors like inflation and … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Retrofits in Commercial Real Estate

by Helena Palomo

A guide tot sustainable retrofits in Comercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate sector faces increasing pressure to upgrade outdated assets due to regulatory demands for improved environmental performance and shifts in work patterns reducing space demand. Elevated tenant expectations further necessitate properties supporting wellness, flexibility, and collaboration. These factors create a need for strategic sustainable retrofits in Commercial Real Estate to reduce the … Read more

Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate: the Role of Retrofitting [Guide]

by Helena Palomo

The commercial real estate sector is experiencing significant pressure to update its assets due to various challenges such as regulatory demands for environmental improvement and changes in work patterns. This includes the balance with home and office working, better use of existing spaces or even the reduced demand for space. Tenant expectations are rising, emphasizing … Read more

Reducing Energy Consumption in Retail Branches: The Case of Woodie’s

by Helena Palomo

Reduction of Energy Consumption in Retail

At a time of escalating environmental concerns and rapidly changing consumer preferences, business owners around the world are being forced to re-evaluate their practices and adopt sustainable approaches to reduce energy consumption in retail. Among them, the retail sector has become a focal point for energy management and conservation efforts. This article focuses on the … Read more

Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets: How Superspar Despatch Cut Energy Costs by 24%

by Helena Palomo

In the world of retail, energy consumption is both a cost and sustainability challenge—especially for supermarkets. These stores operate long hours, rely on energy-intensive systems like refrigeration and HVAC, and manage perishable goods that demand a tightly controlled environment. One standout example of energy transformation in retail comes from SUPERSPAR Despatch, a 2,000 m² store … Read more

Radisson Blu: Achieving Energy Efficiency in Hotels

by Helena Palomo

The Radisson Hotel at East Midlands Airport is a 218 bedroom hotel featuring extensive conference facilities, swimming pool and leisure facilities. Built to BREEAM standards, it’s considered one of the greenest hotels in the UK. It earned the “eco-hotel” label due to sustainable construction and other green practices. Energy efficiency was part of the design and … Read more

Energy Management in Manufacturing: GAMO Outdoors

by Helena Palomo

Industrial plants generally have high energy bills, as they require a lot of resources. However, with high energy consumption comes the opportunity to achieve savings with smart energy management in manufacturing. As an European leader in airgun manufacturing, GAMO’s objective was to reduce energy expenditure. The strategy included implementing an organization-wide energy management system, establishing … Read more