Kaizen Papers
Greening and Preening
In the wake of the pandemic and the work-from-home revolution, landlords must offer space that ticks more boxes than ever before. The workplace must be safe and clean, enhance productivity, performance, health and wellbeing, accommodate flexibility and multiple workstyles, inspire collaboration and innovation, and act as a strong talent attraction and retention tool. Striking the right balance – and doing so on the right budget – is a big challenge for every landlord. In this Kaizen paper we explore what the real cost is of ‘Greening and Preening’ your building.
Good vibrations: How to control the hidden costs of acoustics in specialist spaces
In this paper we offer a refresher of basic acoustic concepts, unpack some of the additional measures used in specialist spaces, and examine the costs associated with common high-performance products and acoustic treatments. We also share four case studies with actual costs.
Carbon Offsets: Property’s next big cost
Australia is now on the road to net zero emissions by 2050 but what does that mean for organisations eliminating emissions? Choosing the right carbon offset can be a challenge or appear complex, but in this paper, we will help you understand how carbon offsets and the Australian carbon market work, for your business.
Slattery Upfront Embodied Carbon Benchmarks
Slattery is proud to be the first quantity surveying firm in Australia to launch a carbon planning service to assist our clients in achieving their sustainability targets and reducing the environmental impact of their projects.
The (Construction) Cost of Research
Despite the disruption Covid-19 has created for all global industries, it is apparent that government expenditure in innovation, health and research will play a pivotal role in social and economic recovery. As such, universities and research bodies are moving swiftly to enhance their research capabilities. In our latest Kaizen paper, Slattery unpacks the cost considerations in constructing research laboratories, as well as the steps to implement to mitigate cost risk.
Time for Build to Rent to Take Off
Over the last few years, Build to Rent has become a topic of increasing interest in the global property industry. However, despite significant popularity in Europe and The US, it is no secret that this asset class has struggled to gain traction in the Australian market. In Slattery’s newest Kaizen paper, our residential team investigates how practical and cost-effective design can facilitate a domestic build to rent take off.