Driving sustainability with Refurbishment and Fit Out V7

When: Thursday 22 October, 2026 11:30am BST

Refurbishment and fit out projects present one of the greatest opportunities to improve the environmental performance of existing buildings. As organisations look to extend asset life, reduce carbon emissions and create healthier, more resilient spaces, sustainable refurbishment has become an essential part of delivering a lower-carbon built environment.

Join this webinar to explore how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 supports more sustainable refurbishment and interior fit out projects. We’ll examine how the updated standards help project teams make informed decisions throughout the design, construction and post-refurbishment stages, enabling better environmental, social and commercial outcomes.

Through expert insight and practical discussion, you’ll discover how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 provides a flexible framework for improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and creating higher-performing spaces that deliver lasting value for owners, occupiers and investors.

What will attendees gain?

• Understand how BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7 supports more sustainable refurbishment and fit out projects.
• Learn how refurbishment can improve building performance while extending asset life and reducing environmental impact.
• Explore the differences between BREEAM Refurbishment V7 and BREEAM Fit Out V7, and when each should be applied.
• Discover how the schemes support better decision-making throughout the design, construction and post-refurbishment phases.
• Participate in a live discussion and Q&A with industry experts.

Who should attend this webinar?

This webinar is ideal for developers, building owners, asset managers, architects, designers, project managers, contractors, sustainability professionals, BREEAM assessors and organisations delivering refurbishment or fit out projects.

Agenda

1. Welcome and introduction
2. Why refurbishment is central to a sustainable built environment
3. Introducing BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out V7
4. Understanding the two standards: Refurbishment and Fit Out
5. Practical applications and project benefits
6. Live Q&A

Panel  

• Host: James Fisher
• Dee Korab, Head of Impact at Puma Investments