Existing buildings are central to the transition to a low-carbon, resilient built environment. As sustainability expectations, market demands and regulatory pressures evolve, owners and project teams face increasing pressure to improve performance, future-proof assets and unlock long-term value.

This practical, industry-led course explores how organisations are delivering successful building uplift initiatives across existing assets. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges of improving building performance, reducing emissions and extending asset life through retrofit, refurbishment and building transformation.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the factors driving investment in existing building upgrades.

• Evaluate different pathways for improving building performance and long-term asset outcomes.

• Explore how organisations prioritise and justify building uplift initiatives across their portfolios.

• Understand the challenges and opportunities of delivering upgrades in occupied buildings, including tenant engagement, project sequencing, operational continuity and construction logistics.

• Examine practical strategies for upgrading key building elements and systems, including HVAC and building services, façades and building fabric improvements.

• Identify the key stakeholders, project considerations and common challenges that influence successful delivery.

Join our experts including:

• John Bourne, Leader – Sustainability, A.G. Coombs

• Robyn Hyslop, Industry Leader and Property Sustainability Specialist

• Nick Hill, Senior Associate Sustainability, ADP Consulting

• Steven Peters, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFM Investors

• Adrian Taylor, Regenerative Lead,  BVN Architecture

• David Collins, Partner & Managing Director, Cundall

• Susan Feltaous, Executive Director, Head of Sustainability, JLL

• Jess Roberts, Technical Advisor, Green Building Council of Australia

Ideal for:  

• Property owners and asset managers  

• Sustainability professionals  

• Project and facilities managers  

• Engineers, architects and consultants

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase.