Embedding sustainability as the foundation of profitable investment strategies.

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Our Approach to Sustainability, DeCarbonisation and Low Energy Solutions

ReThinkingBuilding is at the forefront in driving sustainable development and adaptive reuse within the UK real estate industry. Our mission is to empower site and estate owners and developers by equipping them with clarity and comprehensive information on an array of options for sustainable development and building reuse whilst remaining effective and efficient environment and valuable and profitable assets.

By aligning yourself with ReThinkingBuilding, you open the doors to a wide range of opportunities. Whether you are an individual or a company, our community welcomes like-minded and qualified individuals. As a member, you gain exclusive access to introductions and relationships with professionals from diverse disciplines. Members are also listed on our Like Minds directory and featured in our Ezines.

We extend our invitation to individuals and companies who possess not only a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience but also a deep commitment to the sustainable evolution of the property industry and the urgent need for innovation. ReThinkingBuilding is more than just an organisation; it is a vibrant community that embraces diversity, fosters inspiration, and champions inclusivity at every level.

Join us and become an integral part of this transformative movement. Membership is open to Directors, Partners, Senior Management and Consultants.

Learn more about the Club here and register your interest by clicking the button below.

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Events and Activities

Our events are designed to provide practical and relevant information and ideas that clarify the challenges and opportunities and offer the methodology, innovation and resources that make sense of the new development environment.

All activites are carefully curated to ensure that the right people are in the room. We are happy to have a small number of interested and committed people, willing to participate and contribute, rather than a room full of people primarily there for the beer! We are a network of thinkers first, drinkers second!

Attendance is generally free - however, numbers will be limited and registered Members will have first call.

ReThinkingBuilding is currently free to join and Members will benefit from listing on our Like Minds directory.

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Upcoming Event

24th September, 2025

2pm -5pm

Fire Safety: The Hidden Challenges of Sustainable Building Re-Use

Location: Joule Group Offices, The Rowe, Level 12, 61 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7PE

(Next to Aldgate East Station)

Rethinking Refurbishment

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Event Overview

As the construction industry seeks to reduce embodied carbon and support a more sustainable built environment, refurbishment and adaptive re-use are increasingly being prioritised over demolition and new-build solutions. While retaining and repurposing existing buildings can deliver significant environmental benefits, it also introduces a range of complex fire safety challenges that must be carefully considered. This CPD session will explore how project teams can balance sustainability objectives with fire safety requirements, examining the key risks, design considerations, and practical lessons learned when upgrading and reusing existing assets.

Joule Group Hosted CPD

A technical presentation exploring the fire safety challenges associated with refurbishment projects, including the high-level considerations that fire engineers, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders encounter when reusing existing buildings and infrastructure.

Panel Discussion
Hosted by Joule Group, featuring industry experts/RTB members sharing practical insights and project experience:

RYBKA – Considerations when reusing existing fire safety systems, including sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems, and HVAC integration.
Currie & Brown – Challenges and insights from a project management perspective, including managing fire safety risks, navigating compliance requirements, and delivering successful refurbishment projects while supporting sustainability objectives.
Simple Works – Structural fire safety considerations in refurbishment projects, including load-bearing structures, structural fire assessments, and the surveys required to understand the condition and performance of existing buildings.
All Panellists – Real-world experiences, lessons learned, and key fire safety considerations when pursuing sustainable building re-use and refurbishment projects.

Networking & Drinks
An opportunity for attendees to continue discussions with speakers and industry peers in an informal networking environment on Joule’s roof terrace.

Registerto attend this free event here

Founder Partners

The ReThinkingBuilding Forum consists of Partners from all aspects of the development cycle who are focused on providing sustainable, low-carbon solutions to design and construction projects.

These leaders guide discussion in their fields, offer strategic insight and collectively support the organisation’s mission to promote sustainable innovation and best practice in the built environment.

A Forum for Sustainable Development

Changing the mindset from must do into want to!

ReThinkingBuilding is helping to define how the built environment collaborates to deliver more sustainable, resiliant and innovative results. It brings together property professionals, developers and consultants to share knowledge, build partnerships and provide practical solutions that reduces carbon, improves design quality and future-proofs buildings through smarter approaches to consytruction, regulation and investment whilst maintaining profitability for all stakeholders.

“We can’t just announce sustainability, we must operationalise it……..purpose without profitiability isn’t sustainable, and profitability without purpose isn’t meaningful”

Ufi Ibrahim: CEO The Energy and Environment Alliance