John Hesford, ARCO's Compliance Engagement Manager, will be joined by the teams at Atkins Realis, ARCO Affiliate, and Retirement Villages Group, ARCO Approved Operator, for this bi-monthly Operations Forum.

This session will focus on "The Benefits of Upgrading Existing Buildings: A Guide to Sustainable Retrofits and Modern Standards".

We will explore the transformative benefits of retrofitting Retirement Living properties to meet modern sustainability standards. It will highlight the environmental advantages of reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, the economic gains of lower operational costs and increased property value, and the social impact of enhancing resident comfort, health, and satisfaction.

The session will also emphasize ARCO’s Members commitment to corporate social responsibility and ESG principles, increasing the attractiveness of properties to eco-conscious residents.

Additionally, it will touch on funding strategies to make retrofitting more accessible and provide practical examples of successful projects, offering actionable insights to help ARCO Members lead in creating efficient, desirable, and environmentally responsible communities.

Guest speakers:

Nick Jones, Commercial & Property Services Director, Retirement Villages Group

Rebecca Gallimore, Head of Refurbishment, Retirement Villages Group

Barbara Clarenz, Head of Residential London and SE, Atkins Realis

Karen Turnbull, Building Design Sustainability Lead, Atkins Realis

Registration:

Let us know if you have any suggestions for topics by contacting the membership team.