Workplace Strategy Articles

Thermal comfort and energy efficiency can be balanced better when the office combines local comfort control with overall background systems instead of forcing everyone into the same average. That is a central issue in many office projects where energy optimisation and user experience are still treated as competing goals. The result is often an environment […]

JLL’s global guide to office fit-out costs describes a market where cost pressure has not disappeared, even if conditions have stabilised somewhat. The most important lesson for project sponsors is that the budget is shaped early, long before finishes and material selections are fully drawn. Costs are no longer spiralling, but they are not simple […]

Whole-life carbon is no longer a reporting issue. It is a decision issue. The European Commission’s new guidance makes clear that reuse, refurbishment depth, flexibility, and future change need to be assessed far earlier in office projects, alongside workplace need, business value, and long-term asset performance. Why this changes office projects The key shift in […]

Organisations working with workplace strategy often need a strong foundation for understanding how well the workplace supports the business. In that context, both Leesman and WeOffice are relevant options. Both can provide valuable insights into how the workplace is performing. The biggest difference is that Leesman’s clearest strength lies in its benchmark across many organisations, […]