Overview
A leading role for workplace and facilities managers
Retrofit and refurbishment can make buildings more efficient, resilient and fit for the future. Yet too often, projects only move forward when work becomes unavoidable – missing opportunities to plan strategically and achieve better long-term outcomes.
On Wednesday 2 December from 12pm to 1pm, join IWFM and an expert panel as we explore the findings of the IWFM Sustainability Survey Report 2026. Delivered in partnership with Equans UK & Ireland and developed with the IWFM Sustainability SIG, the report examines the role workplace and facilities management professionals play in shaping, influencing and measuring retrofit and refurbishment across operational buildings.
Our panel will consider what the evidence says about the current drivers for retrofit, why strategic planning matters and how FM teams can build stronger business cases. The discussion will look beyond energy savings to consider asset value, operational resilience, occupant wellbeing, climate adaptation and avoided future costs.
What we’ll explore
- What the 2026 survey reveals about the current state of retrofit and refurbishment across UK estates
- How FM teams can influence decisions earlier and make the strategic case for planned investment
- Practical ways to improve carbon performance and climate resilience, including achievable quick wins
- The data and measures that can strengthen business cases and demonstrate long-term value
- The skills FM professionals need to lead retrofit conversations with confidence
There will also be opportunities to put your questions to the panel and hear practical recommendations that you can apply across your own estate.
This webinar is for workplace and facilities management professionals, sustainability practitioners, asset and estates leaders, and anyone involved in planning or delivering retrofit and refurbishment. Join us to understand the findings, consider what they mean for your organisation and identify practical steps towards safer, more efficient and climate-resilient buildings.
Sponsors
Equans
Speakers
Reid Cunningham
Reid is ‘Business Development Director- Energy’ for BAM FM and BAM Energy and has worked at BAM for 25 years. Reid leads sustainability improvement activities for BAM FM, including low carbon and net-zero projects throughout the UK. He also sits on the IWFM Sustainability Special Interest Group and is the author of IWFM's 'Energy Benchmarking' guidance note. Reid is a member of the leadership team preparing new Scope 3 emissions guidance for FM services (with RICS, IWFM and the Sustainable FM Index), and was also a member of the steering group for the new 'Environmental Good Practice in FM' published by CIRIA in 2021.
Andrew Gladstone-Heighton
Andrew is an experienced policy analyst with over a decade's experience of working in the post 14 education sector, devolved government & membership organisation in the built environment and environmental services.
He has an awarding body and policy professional background with a Bachelor's Degree focused in Political Science and Government from Newcastle University.
He is also chair of a primary school board of governors. In his spare time, he is an artist, musician & occasional essayist.
Rob Molyneux
Rob Molyneux is an accomplished sustainability leader with over 20 years’ experience driving environmental performance, carbon reduction and ESG strategy across the built environment, facilities management, and energy sectors.
He drives the integration of sustainable practices, ensuring compliance, innovation and measurable progress towards net zero.
Chartered through ISEP, Rob combines deep technical expertise in carbon management and climate risk with strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about creating lasting impact, he focuses on embedding sustainability as both a business enabler and a force for positive environmental and social change.