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Scaling sustainability: Transforming the Civil Service office estate for a net zero future
Ahead of UKREiiF 2026 Fallon Horan-Swords, Deputy Director of Workplace Project Delivery, reflects on the GPA’s net zero journey.
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Chief Executive Mark Bourgeois on the People Property Place Podcast
Our Chief Executive Mark Bourgeois recently sat down with Matthew Watts on the People Property Place Podcast to talk about the Government Property Agency’s mission to deliver a smaller, better, greener government office estate across the UK.
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Building a greener future together: your guide to our Net Zero Programme
LED lights being fitted, solar panels appearing on our buildings’ rooftops, and new biodiversity initiatives are all visible signs of our Net Zero Programme in action. But what does ‘Net…
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Level up and build strong: celebrating Women in Construction Week
Workplace Design Manager Jen Watson reflects on her 12-year journey in construction
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Everybody needs good NABERS: sustainability at the GPA
In the property industry, acronyms like NABERS, BREEAM, EPC can get confusing. Here's what they mean.
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How the Government Property Agency is defining ‘place’ across the UK
Defining ‘place’ and why it matters for the UK In the property industry, the word ‘place’ is everywhere. But what does it actually mean in practice? At the Government Property…
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A modern government estate for a modern Civil Service
Strategy Director Dominic Brankin writes on how we're proving that historic buildings can be effective modern workplaces.
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Beyond buildings: Why a collaborative, people-first approach is our priority
Reflections from Carly Ersser, Workplace Services Director at the Government Property Agency.
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Desk, desks, desks? Here’s why it’s not always the answer.
Civil servants don’t just need a place to sit; they need a space to thrive. We've surveyed more than 60,000 civil servants to understand how to shape workplaces that truly work for them.
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Fixing the foundations: legacy technology
Our Chief Technology Officer Kean Jones reflects on his recent appearance at the DigiGov Expo, discussing the important subject of tackling legacy technology.
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Beyond the headlines: Shaping the future of UK property and investment at UKREiiF 2025
Last month we were at the heart of conversations at the UK’s largest real estate and investment forum, UKREiiF, which brought together over 16,000 delegates in Leeds.
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Designing workplaces that work for everyone
Delivering inclusive, flexible design is an investment that always pays off, says Sam Carey-Smith in his latest article for Building Design.