Our own Jonathan Heron has written a new article for the MIPIM blog, exploring why a retrofit-first approach is becoming increasingly important in the built environment.

Drawing on insights from our Managing Director, Chris Atkins, the article looks at how existing buildings can be treated as valuable material banks, the potential of hybrid steel and timber construction, and how forensic engineering can unlock the potential of older structures while reducing embodied carbon.

Jonathan also explores how AI is changing the way engineers work, and why experience, professional judgement and human insight remain essential to delivering better buildings.

Read the full article on the MIPIM blog.