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Thames Valley Business Park Microsoft Building 5 scoops BCO award
Microsoft won the BCO award for Fit-Out of Workplace for the fifth of what could potentially be a six building campus, this four storey building contains 8,000 sq m of administrative headquarters for Microsoft.
This was a pilot project for Microsoft in Europe and the intention was that it would lead the way in changing the design approach to space and the way it is used through improved flexibility, collaboration, technology and identity.
This project has taken advantage of branding opportunities and achieved a recognisable Microsoft identity. The use of the vivid colours of the Windows brand has enlivened the space and differentiates the floors across the atrium.
Impact on the environment was an important consideration both during construction and for on-going operations. The project target is BREEAM “Very Good” and it is in the final stages of assessment.
It took approximately 10 months from the time the shell and core building was complete, to the time staff moved in. The building has been well received by the end users and the indication is that the pilot has been successful and that this is the future of workspace for Microsoft.
Featured Event
Winning strategies in a downturn
How to grow market share in a recession
09 July 2009
Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall
Even in
difficult times there are winners – companies who ‘get it right’.
So what are
they doing that’s different?
Well here’s your chance to find out! Come along and enjoy this highly interactive, fun and jargon-free session. Roger Martin-Fagg will provide you with practical tools and plenty of thoughts on how to develop and articulate winning strategies.
CoreNet UK Chapter has subsidised members attendance so the cost to you is just £75 per person. This session offers excellent value compared with our usual cost of £500.
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Managing your Career in Difficult Times
Another very well attended workshop was held by the CoreNet UK Chapter, hosted by CMS Cameron McKenna.Two very senior real estate professionals delivered candid, insightful and positive accounts on how to manage the uncertainty that is coupled with redundancy and job insecurity. The legal view point was also expertly highlighted and attendees were reminded the importance of getting your CV updated and succinct.
Click for more information on executive search contacts and the legal presentation. More..
Workplace Innovation: Changing the Rules in the Legal and Banking Industries
The London headquarters of British law firm Eversheds LLP was co-star of a CoreNet New York presentation this past Wednesday at Manhattan's Time-Life Building. More..
Office tenants share retail's pain
As an office occupier, I note with interest the increasing correspondence and progress being made between retail landlords and their tenants in cutting service charge bills. On 3 April, Property Week reporting on a service charge crusade and outlined a 10-point plan to flush out landlords that overcharge. More..
New Board Structure announced for the UK chapter
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Kill Cat A
In spite of the G20 Summit protesters and the fact that it was April
fools’ day we still had a fantastic turn out for the Kill Cat A panel
discussion.
The panellists debated the full practical, financial and environmental
influences around having buildings fitted to Cat A specification.
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Mission Accomplished!
It is said that more people have been to the top of Mount Everest then have sailed around the world - we are now proud to join this illustrious group as on March 28th in St Lucia we completed a life dream and crossed the finish line of our round the world odyssey as planned, 18 months after we started with an Atlantic crossing in November 2007. More..
Upcoming Hot Topic Articles
The
CoreNet UK Chapter Board have recently agreed an exciting initiative with
Property Week where six articles will be published within the journal throughout
the year on topics chosen by CoreNet. These topics seek both to raise issues
that are pertinent and important to us as occupiers and which we hope will allow
us to advance engagement with the wider industry.
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UK President's Message 2009
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A message from our Members
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UK Chapter Board
UK Chapter Board Members, September 2008
