New energy laws mean 80% of London’s office space will need upgrading, Deloitte says

By Tom Lowe2022-05-23T06:00:00

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Warning made as firm’s latest crane survey says new build jobs in capital fell markedly in last six months

New laws on energy efficiency will mean that 80% of London’s office space will need to be upgraded over the next seven years, Deloitte has said.

Legislation currently passing through parliament is expected to set minimum standards for energy performance in buildings that will require refurbishment work to be carried out on 15 million sq ft of office space in the capital, the firm estimated in a new report.

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