BREEAM Webinar Series: Retrofit-Ready for a Climate Resilient Future.
When: Thursday 28 May, 2026 11:00am BST
As climate risks intensify, resilience has become a core priority for building owners, designers, and asset managers. This webinar explores how BREEAM Version 7 strengthens the assessment of resilience and climate adaptation within the Refurbishment & Fit-Out (RFO) scheme.
Attendees will learn how the V7 framework supports both physical resilience and human resilience, we will spotlight the BREEAM V7 Five‑part resilience framework, show how it aligns with global standards such as TCFD, EU Taxonomy, and discuss the practical challenges and opportunities facing refurbishment projects.
What will attendees gain?
- Understand how BREEAM Version 7 strengthens the assessment of energy performance in refurbishment and fit-out projects
- A clear understanding of how RFO V7 embeds climate adaptation into refurbishment decisions
- Practical insight into designing climate‑resilient buildings
- Guidance on applying the Five‑part resilience framework
- Awareness of risks, co-benefits, and sector-specific challenges
Who should attend this webinar?
This event is for investors, owners, and operators of commercial buildings, ESG and sustainability leaders, developers, asset managers, and professionals involved in refurbishment, fit-out, and the ongoing management of real assets.
Agenda
- Introduction: why resilience matters now and the growing importance of adaptation for existing buildings.
- RFO V7: what’s new in resilience & adaptation, the BREEAM V7 Five‑part resilience framework
- Open panel discussion on climate‑resilient buildings in practice
- Q&A with the panel
Speakers
Host: James Fisher, Head of Strategic Partnerships, BRE
Sameer Pethe, Principal Consultant – Resilience, BRE
Andrew Tucker, Water Demand and Reduction Manager, Thames Water
Hannah Dixon, Architect & Passivhaus Designer, Progress in Practice
Notes:
- Please note that some details in this agenda may be subject to change.
Speakers
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James FisherHead of Strategic Partnerships, BRE -
Andrew TuckerWater Demand Reduction Manager, Thames Water -
Sameer PethePrincipal Consultant - Resilience, BRE -
Hannah DixonArchitect and Passivhaus Designer, Progress in Practice
