Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations alongside their subsidiary Maple and May, has launched the construction of their £18 million mixed tenure development in Newry. The project team were joined at the city centre location by Clonrose Developments, who will lead the development of the site. The
Christophe Bind, Country Manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024. With the Building Safety Act coming into force, 2024 will be a time of change for the construction industry as a whole, with a close focus on fire safety including passive fire protection. Long overdue
Construction Youth Trust’s Patron attends launch event as charity partners with City developers in five-year plan to boost social mobility for young Londoners A prestigious event at Broadgate this week celebrated the partnership launch of Broadgate Future Talent – a collaborative five-year project to create new apprenticeship pathways for young
Goold Estates has brought forward plans to regenerate a vacant brownfield site in Wolverhampton that could create up to 300 new jobs. The Oldbury-based property investment and development company has submitted a detailed planning application for the speculative development of a 12-acre plot at the Bilston Urban Village employment site,
Two-thirds (60%) of people make up their minds about whether they want to buy a house within one minute of seeing the garden. Planters, trees, driveways, front doors and bin storage all play a key role in the decision making, according to new data. The survey of 2,001 people carried
Ecophon has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire all the shares of Träullit, further completing its portfolio in acoustic ceiling and wall solutions. Founded in 1946 in Ydre, Östergötland, Träullit is the only wood wool manufacturer in Sweden, and it has a strong sales footprint in Scandinavian markets. The
WORK is well underway at the innovative Jesse’s House project in West London, with the leisure offering of the new family club venture being delivered by international modular pool provider Myrtha Pools this month. Partnering with distributor Barr + Wray, the firm is set to deliver its signature outdoor and indoor pools for
Leading housebuilder Redrow has developed and launched its innovative new mobile app, helping homeowners find their dream new home in just a few taps. Building on its reputation for digital innovation and customer experience, the app is the first and only one of its type on iOS and Android. Built
Pure Vista has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain. Pure Vista’s adoption of the official, protected mark (above right) will help buyers recognise its products as good quality, great value and British-made. The mark also lets customers know that Pure Vista is a trusted company that values
Deepki, the global leader in ESG for real estate, is bolstering its leadership team to support its continued international expansion, with the announcement of three new hires as well as four internal promotions. Deepki is the only company in the world offering a fully populated ESG data intelligence platform to
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations alongside their subsidiary Maple and May, has launched the construction of their £18 million mixed tenure development in Newry. The project team were joined at the city centre location by Clonrose Developments, who will lead the development of the site. The former Saint Clare’s Convent and Primary School in High Street, Newry was given the green light for redevelopment in March of this year. Development of the scheme is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and when all work has been finalised, it is set to consist of eighty-eight units in total, of which 18 will be two bed apartments for private rent managed by Choice subsidiary Maple and May and a further 70 social housing properties, managed by Choice. Another key feature of the multi-million-pound scheme will be the bespoke community hub that will provide a range of high quality and cost-effective services to local people. Partners working with Choice and Maple and May in this project include Clonrose Developments, H&J Martin Construction, Gray Designs, a Newry-based Architects firm and Hall Black Douglas Architects. Michael McDonnell, Choice Group Chief Executive said: “This is one of Choice Housing’s biggest and most ambitious projects in recent times and I am pleased to see the project get under way. “Not only does this development represent a significant boost to the area economically and, at the same time, help to address the ever-growing need for social and private rentals in Newry, we also believe it is sensitive to an area that has historical significance and interest. “In a part of Newry that’s been under-developed for some time now, when St Clare’s has been finished by contractors, Choice Housing is confident that this will be a very attractive place to live.” Stephen Davey, Director of Clonrose Developments, added: “We are really pleased to continue our strong relationship with Choice Housing and Maple May and deliver what will be our fourth and most ambitious project to date for them. The former St Clare’s Convent and Primary School represents a very challenging site from a development perspective, located within a conservation area and combining the sympathetic restoration of a listed Chapel and the retention of many mature trees. However, once complete, we are confident it will provide a unique setting for the 88 new homes, within walking distance of Newry City Centre.” Choice has 741 properties in the Newry Mourne and Down area, with 448 of these designated for family housing and the remainder a mix of sheltered and supported housing respectively. The high-quality homes, care and support services Choice provide help meet the diverse needs of its customers, including pensioners, families, mature singles, and individuals with complex needs. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Christophe Bind, Country Manager at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, looks ahead to 2024. With the Building Safety Act coming into force, 2024 will be a time of change for the construction industry as a whole, with a close focus on fire safety including passive fire protection. Long overdue changes to increase the safety of high-rise residential buildings are finally in place, but the impact of these on an operational level is yet to be fully seen and understood. Already raised as potentially being the end of design and build, the gateway scheme means that more detailed specification of products and applications will become increasingly important from an early stage as plans need to stipulate safety provisions. For passive fire protection this is an ideal solution. Early specification ensures the right product is installed for the building, cavity barriers and fire stopping are delivered to the correct timeline, and that waste is minimised. It also allows any issues to be identified long before installation takes place. However, a lack of clarity around central issues in the Act remains, such as the definition of notifiable changes, and at what point do changes to specification need to be notified. Having clarity on this as soon as possible is imperative for efficient project management and to ensure consistency in the application of passive fire protection. Education and awareness Competence continues to be a concern and we, as an industry, need to ensure that life critical products are manufactured, specified and installed to the highest standards. Along with a laser focus on fire safety we hope to see education and information prioritised across all sectors involved in the building process. Within the industry the spotlight will absolutely be on skills, awareness and competence, and everyone involved in fire protection needs to take responsibility for theirs. FSi Promat has already set up its own training facility to support accurate installation of its fire stopping and cavity barrier products – and we look forward to welcoming more partners across the coming year. The golden thread will support this – and again this will see more industry change with a need for comprehensive information to be readily available throughout the full building lifecycle. This is one of the most important parts of the new legislation, ensuring the attention to detail that makes sure the right products are in place and have been installed correctly. To this end we expect to see more transparency and increased digitalisation to support ease of access to information. With the implementation of the gateway scheme there is the possibility that we could see delays to some projects, but demand for fire stopping and cavity barriers is expected to remain high – both from a regulatory point of view and from raised awareness, but also the demand for recladding to make existing buildings safe. While conditions have been challenging in the construction industry, there are signs of an improvement in 2024, which will, in turn, see an upturn for passive fire protection. The coming year will be a time of change, these are changes that we need to see – and that are long overdue. Buildings should be made with safety in mind, and we at FSi Promat will do all we can to support that. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Construction Youth Trust’s Patron attends launch event as charity partners with City developers in five-year plan to boost social mobility for young Londoners A prestigious event at Broadgate this week celebrated the partnership launch of Broadgate Future Talent – a collaborative five-year project to create new apprenticeship pathways for young Londoners. As the project’s charity partner, Construction Youth Trust (CYT) invited its Patron, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, to the showcase of how a major London development can be a powerful engine of social mobility and workforce diversity. Along with property company, British Land and construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine, CYT also invited guests from the City, as well as partner employers and some of the project’s young beneficiaries. The vision of Broadgate Future Talent is to introduce young people from the City’s neighbouring communities to all aspects of the built environment sector, to inspire them about working in an industry with a huge skills-need, and to support these budding young professionals to develop their employability and connect with life-changing career opportunities. CYT has worked with British Land and Sir Robert McAlpine to forge partnerships with other Broadgate employers who have pledged financial and in-kind support. Carol Lynch, Construction Youth Trust CEO, stated: “We expect Broadgate Future Talent to engage 500 young people from low socio-economic groups each year. Through the delivery of inspiring sessions in schools in Central London Forward boroughs, as well as immersive world-of-work experiences and support from our coaches and industry mentors, we will tackle hidden barriers and many young talents will achieve their career potential as a direct result of this project.” Paul Hamer, Chief Executive at Sir Robert McAlpine, commented: “As an industry we need to attract a greater diversity of talent, and we are looking for under-represented young people who will spearhead developments in the future. The quality of students we are seeing come to us through this project is outstanding. We want to employ them; we want them to be part of the future of our business.” David Lockyer, Head of Development at British Land, said: “At British Land we are committed to having a lasting positive impact in everything we do. This collaboration ensures we can do just that through our developments at Broadgate, supporting emerging talent into the industry and helping businesses attract and retain this talent.” The event was held on the final day of a three-day Building Future Skills course – just one of a suite of programmes run by CYT to support young people into inspiring careers. The winning team from the 16–17-year-old participants were presented awards by The Duke, following which three of last year’s cohort, now higher-level degree apprentices, took part in a panel interview to discuss their career journey – and their future plans as young professionals. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Goold Estates has brought forward plans to regenerate a vacant brownfield site in Wolverhampton that could create up to 300 new jobs. The Oldbury-based property investment and development company has submitted a detailed planning application for the speculative development of a 12-acre plot at the Bilston Urban Village employment site, off Brook Street in Bilston. It proposes development of 166,500 sq ft of new industrial/distribution warehouse accommodation, comprising 15 units ranging in size from 2,500 – 60,000 sq ft to suit a variety of uses. The scheme will be built to BREEAM Excellent, including photovoltaic roof panels and electric vehicle charging. Works could commence on site as early as spring 2024, subject to planning approval. Goold Estates is the City of Wolverhampton Council’s chosen developer for the Bilston Urban Village employment site and recently completed purchase of the land from the council. Its plans represent the final phase of development on the site and have a gross development value of £28 million. Goold Estates already has experience of working in Wolverhampton after constructing six industrial and warehouse units at Steelpark Trading Estate in Wednesfield, which generated more than 150 jobs. Dominic Goold, managing director of Goold Estates, said that the planning application included a significant investment in remediating, decontaminating and stabilising the site, which will result in environmental benefits to the area. He said: “We are very pleased to bring forward plans for Bilston Urban Village, and are excited at the prospect of delivering our second speculative scheme in Wolverhampton in recent years. We’re based locally, we know the market well and we believe this multi-unit employment development will attract a high calibre of occupiers, creating as many as 300 new jobs. “There has been an intent to develop this site for some time but it has been vacant for more than 15 years, which gives an idea of its complexity. The industrial legacy of the site requires extensive remediation and we’ve put a lot of time and effort into planning that during the pre-application process with the City of Wolverhampton Council. “We look forward to working with the Council to take these proposals forward and commence development of the site in early 2024.” Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, said: “We welcome this planning application for development of this wider site by Goold Estates. It is another milestone for Bilston Urban Village, where we have realised our vision of creating hundreds of new affordable homes for families. With that we need more good jobs. “The urban village offers extensive areas of open space to enjoy on the doorstep, new schools for kids to learn in, a top-class leisure centre nearby, a family pub/restaurant on tap and further investment planned for the town centre. “It is also a great location with purpose-built transport connectivity and the new commercial plot can provide hundreds of job opportunities.” The Bilston Urban Village employment site lies less than three miles from Wolverhampton city centre, south of the Black Country Route. It is situated adjacent to Morrisons supermarket and borders the Midland Metro and Bankfield Road, with easy access to Jct 10 of the M6. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Two-thirds (60%) of people make up their minds about whether they want to buy a house within one minute of seeing the garden. Planters, trees, driveways, front doors and bin storage all play a key role in the decision making, according to new data. The survey of 2,001 people carried out by Marshalls, found that 68% of people would be put off wanting to buy or live in a property if there were big design flaws with the front garden that they didn’t like. Looking at the features that appeal to prospective buyers, those supporting biodiversity top the bill. Planters, hanging baskets and real grass areas (21%), as well as trees (20%), wildlife gardens (17%), raised bedding areas (15%) and bird baths (14%) were the top responses, followed by new driveways (14%), bin storage (13%) and privacy screening (12%). More than two-fifths (43%) said they care more about the appearance of the front of their home now – including their garden, driveway and features like the front door – than two years ago. People’s top reasons for caring about their home’s kerb appeal include improving its appearance from the outside (44%) and improving its value (29%). One in ten want to keep up with their neighbours, while others take inspiration from family and friends (20%), social media (15%) and magazines and TV shows (15%) on how to style the outside of their homes. In terms of wider housing developments, two-fifths of the research respondents said they’d be more likely to buy a newbuild home if it had well-landscaped communal areas. Safety was also critical, with lighting and CCTV making up the rest of the top three features sought after in shared spaces. Speaking about the findings, which are outlined in the Marshalls Improving the Landscape white paper, Ben Warren, Managing Director of Landscape Products at Marshalls, said: “In a world where image is so important, it’s no surprise to find that kerb appeal has a huge impact on whether someone buys a property – and these findings prove just how influential is, with the outside of a home impacting a buyer’s decision within a matter of seconds. “In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in social media trends focusing on the front of homes, with searches for ‘front garden’ on Pinterest increasing 35%. Driveways have also been in demand for some time, and with the rise in electric cars we suspect this will continue as people want to charge their vehicles safely and securely. “What’s important in the quest for ultimate kerb appeal is to balance practical spaces – like driveways and bin storage – with features like plants and trees, to help attract wildlife and make a space attractive. As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sustainable building materials, at Marshalls we do more than just supply the right products, we also support with design and engineering expertise to help builders and developers enhance their offering to sell homes’ quicker, as well as supporting installers to create dream spaces for homeowners.” For more information about the expertise and support Marshalls are offering housebuilders visit marshalls.co.uk/builders/house-builders Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Ecophon has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire all the shares of Träullit, further completing its portfolio in acoustic ceiling and wall solutions. Founded in 1946 in Ydre, Östergötland, Träullit is the only wood wool manufacturer in Sweden, and it has a strong sales footprint in Scandinavian markets. The company uses locally grown timber within a 50-km radius from the plant as its raw material. Wood wool has many advantages as an acoustic ceiling solution. The unique composition of Träullit’s solutions, using Swedish spruce, combines acoustic qualities with a warm wood design. This acquisition complements Ecophon’s comprehensive range of solutions, promoting sustainable acoustic comfort while meeting the various design requirements of its markets. Leveraging its R&D competence, Ecophon is looking to further develop this wood wool offer on acoustical and environmental performance. “Träullit has a Swedish legacy to be proud of and we are happy to start a new journey together to develop this offer. The integration with Ecophon will broaden Träullit’s current sales focus from Scandinavia into further European markets and accelerate growth thanks to Ecophon’s complete solution portfolio and experienced R&D,” said Pierre-Emmanuel Thiard, CEO of Ecophon. “We are honored to have been approached by Saint-Gobain and Ecophon. Our family has been running Träullit for nearly 78 years and we see this evolution as a restart, an integration into a great business family with experience. Within Ecophon, we will have both the knowledge and the capacity to fully develop the wood wool material into the standards of the future,” said Erik Rääf, Managing Director of Träullit. The new wood wool offer will be launched gradually during 2024. www.ecophon.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
WORK is well underway at the innovative Jesse’s House project in West London, with the leisure offering of the new family club venture being delivered by international modular pool provider Myrtha Pools this month. Partnering with distributor Barr + Wray, the firm is set to deliver its signature outdoor and indoor pools for the Jesse’s House concept – a combined offering for remote working parents and their young children that promotes education, relaxation, and wellbeing under one roof. The stainless steel pools, which are manufactured offsite to minimise installation time and boost project efficiency, will be the first under the Jesse’s House banner in Parsons Green. The new facilities will include a nursery, fully equipped gym and exercise studio – closely mirroring Little Houses Group’s (LHG) first site, Jaego’s House, in Kensal Rise. Kate McKnight, country manager UK & Ireland at Myrtha Pools, said: “This project is all about grassroots development, giving parents and children the opportunity to learn, relax and unwind all within one central space. It is a fairly unique concept and an exciting venture to partner on, especially with this being the first pool to be used under the Jesse’s House banner. “We’re looking forward to working together closely to bring this brand new offering to the public in West London, which provides something for absolutely everybody.” Craig Steele, sales + estimating manager at Barr + Wray, said: “What Jesse’s House is getting is really modern pool technology. Myrtha Pools offer unrivalled benefits in energy efficiency, as well as corrosion and leak prevention that futureproofs pools for decades to come. “We’re excited to begin this new chapter for Jesse’s House, combining all the offsite benefits that come with modern methods of construction (MMC), with sustainable and integrated pool solutions that allow families to enjoy water and swimming from an early age.” Set for late spring 2024 opening, the newest offering from Jesse’s House will follow the LHG’s formula of providing spaces that are ‘unpretentious, fun and practical, providing families with a place to play, hang out, eat, work, and exercise.’ Rosie Moss, head of property at LHG, said: “The new pools installed by the team at Myrtha and Barr + Wray are the next step in facilitating environments that offer numerous health, wellbeing and relaxation benefits in one central space. “Myrtha Pools is a market leader in the leisure industry, so it was a natural decision to partner with them and begin this fantastic new indoor and outdoor space for the community of Parsons Green. “We now look forward to welcoming the general public in 2024 with a facility that will make a difference in people’s lives through education, support and enjoyment.” Myrtha Pools offer a 45% smaller carbon footprint than traditional methods of construction – which use tile and concrete – and cost savings of up to 20%. For more information, visit https://www.myrthapools.com/en/dealers/myrtha-pools-uk/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leading housebuilder Redrow has developed and launched its innovative new mobile app, helping homeowners find their dream new home in just a few taps. Building on its reputation for digital innovation and customer experience, the app is the first and only one of its type on iOS and Android. Built to support market demand and customer needs, the latest research from Redrow shows that almost 40% of prospective homebuyers will use a property app to search for their new home. Redrow’s new app caters to homebuyers’ behaviour while offering the quickest and easiest way to find their new home. The research shows the top five ‘must have’ home features when searching online, which includes: having a garden (52%), a high energy efficiency rating (34%), natural light (32%), off road parking (31%), and space to work from home (26%)*. The Redrow app builds on this with customers able to create personalised searches of their own ‘must have’ features, offering a quick and convenient way to find a home that suits their needs and preferences. Key benefits and features include: Matt Grayson, Group Customer & Marketing Director at Redrow, said: “We are excited to launch our first-ever app, thanks to the dedicated hard work and expertise of our in-house IT & digital marketing teams, to help homebuyers looking for a beautiful new energy-efficient Redrow home. The app is the next step in Redrow’s ongoing investment to help customers find eco-friendly homes and builds on our industry-first online technology experience. Using the personalised search, customers can get instant notifications whenever new homes that meet their criteria become available and book and manage appointments all within the app – making it the quickest and easiest way to find your new home.”Making further strides in digital innovation, Redrow offers a unique digital customer journey. The launch of the app follows the premium homebuilder’s recent award win for the Best Application of Technology at the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023, and Best Customer Satisfaction Initiative at Housebuilder awards, highlighting how the business has successfully deployed technology to improve its customer service and satisfaction offering. Download the Redrow app today on Apple and Android here. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Pure Vista has been accredited as a member of Made in Britain. Pure Vista’s adoption of the official, protected mark (above right) will help buyers recognise its products as good quality, great value and British-made. The mark also lets customers know that Pure Vista is a trusted company that values transparency, sustainability and ethical business practices. Consumers are increasingly recognising the Made in Britain mark as a mark of confidence. “We wanted to join Made in Britain because we are a British specialist in designing and manufacturing architectural glass systems. Britian is renowned globally for its design and engineering and MiB allows us to show that we are at the forefront of this. This certification will help us as we expand our products globally and we can clearly show our customers that we target a very high standard for the products we supply.” – Mark Oakes John Pearce, chief executive of Made in Britain said: “We’re delighted that Pure Vista has joined the community of more than 2000 British manufacturers. The more the mark is used and seen, the more it is recognised as a mark of quality. In addition to getting access to the official protected mark, Pure Vista will also start to enjoy the many other benefits membership to Made in Britain brings, including support in sales, marketing, PR/comms and export. We look forward to watching them grow with our help and support.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Deepki, the global leader in ESG for real estate, is bolstering its leadership team to support its continued international expansion, with the announcement of three new hires as well as four internal promotions. Deepki is the only company in the world offering a fully populated ESG data intelligence platform to help commercial real estate investors, owners and managers improve the ESG performance of their real estate assets, and in the process enhance their value. Following a successful €150 million fundraising round in March 2022, Deepki has enjoyed substantial growth, expanding its workforce from 150 to 400 employees, and extending its operations both organically and through strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions include British competitor Fabriq, and Nooco, a firm boasting a complementary platform that analyzes the carbon footprint of buildings, from construction, through renovation, to end-of-life. To support the rapid expansion of its business and teams, maintain its innovative momentum, and support its entry into new markets, Deepki has appointed three new leaders to its senior management team. They are: Emmanuelle Nello, Chief People Officer Emmanuelle’s focus is on change management, reinforcing talent acquisition and development, and establishing the tools and processes necessary to fuel the growth of Deepki’s workforce. Emmanuelle also oversees the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity department, engaging all team members in significant projects that create positive impact, reflecting the company’s core values. Olivier Pin, Chief Product Officer Olivier is responsible for defining and organizing the entire product strategy, R&D, and management of Nooco’s teams, a company recently acquired by Deepki. His mission is to continue helping real estate professionals accelerate their transition to net zero through the Deepki and Nooco product range, by best anticipating their needs, while ensuring and developing Deepki’s technological leadership. Colin Brown, VP UK & Ireland, Head of Global Sales Leveraging his customer-centric and strategic vision, Colin leads Deepki’s UK, Ireland and Global sales teams from Deepki’s London office. He and his team are dedicated to bringing maximum value to real estate players and their clients by empowering them to improve their sustainability through robust, data-driven ESG strategies. Additionally, he will drive Deepki’s entry into new markets, including the Nordics and the Netherlands, which represent significant growth potential for the company. Vincent Bryant, CEO and co-founder of Deepki, comments: “We are incredibly proud to announce the appointments of Colin, Emmanuelle and Olivier. As the company continues its expansion, we remain committed to strengthening our senior management with top-tier professionals. Their extensive experience in senior leadership roles and international environments will be invaluable in Deepki’s continued growth. I am thrilled to welcome them to our team.” Along with these three key appointments, the company has also made four internal promotions: Philippe Parlange, as Chief Client Officer Philippe joined Deepki in 2020 as Head of Consulting Services before being appointed Head of Client Delivery. He has recently been promoted to Chief Client Officer, overseeing the entire team managing client relations. Philippe’s role is pivotal in guiding clients in the definition of their ESG strategies, ensuring outstanding client experiences that align with Deepki’s mission of accelerating the real estate sector’s decarbonization. He is actively involved in recruiting, structuring, and developing Deepki’s Consulting, Customer Success Management, and Energy Management teams to ensure high levels of satisfaction. Clémentine Hardy as Partner Operations & Transverse Delivery Functions Leader After five years as Deepki’s Head of Customer Operations, Clémentine takes on the role of Partner Operations & Transverse Delivery Functions Leader, establishing and expanding a new practice within Deepki. In her new role, she leads the team in managing and deploying complex platform configurations and functionalities, ensuring both the solution’s quality and its seamless integration into the software ecosystem. Additionally, she organizes and conducts partner training, fostering satisfaction and loyalty through a relationship built on trust and expertise. Elise Jacques as Sr. VP Strategy and Transformation Elise has been promoted to the position of Sr. VP Strategy & Transformation after just one year at Deepki. Working closely with the CEO, she is responsible for M&A operations, exploring new business opportunities, and contributing to the structuration of new teams, projects, and processes, taking on interim management roles as required. She develops and structures a strategic approach to business intelligence, facilitating decision-making based on market and performance data across various regions to ensure the company’s growth and performance. Xana Muñiz as Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM Having joined Deepki in 2019 as Country Manager for Spain, Xana Muñiz has since expanded her role to cover the Iberia and LATAM regions. With a proven track record in these territories, Xana now takes on the role of Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM, continuing to support Deepki’s development in the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Latin American markets. Spain and Italy were the first two subsidiaries to open after Deepki’s founding in Paris, and today represent key markets for the company. About Deepki Founded in 2014, Deepki has developed a SaaS solution that uses data intelligence to guide real estate players in their net zero transition. The solution leverages customer data to improve assets’ ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance and maximize asset value. Deepki operates in 52 countries, with over 400 team members across offices in Paris, London, Berlin, Milan and Madrid. The company serves clients including Generali Real Estate, SwissLife Asset Managers and the French government, helping to make their real estate assets more sustainable at scale. In March 2022 Deepki raised €150 million in a Series C funding round which was jointly led by Highland Europe and One Peak Partners. Other investors include Bpifrance, through their Large Venture fund and Revaia. Since then, Deepki has carried out strategic acquisitions including that of its principal UK-based competitor, Fabriq, and complementary SaaS solution, Nooco. For further information about Deepki’s end-to-end solutions, visit: deepki.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
