SUSTAINABILITY

70 are being challenged to future-proof structures to ensure their sustainability by allowing changes to extend their functionality or capacity further down the line , in lieu of significant refurbishment or rebuilding .

At any stage of delivery , if whole-life costs are not properly considered , the risks associated with the project can increase dramatically . An example of this can be seen in the award-winning Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , which became home to West Ham Football Club in 2016 . Forward-thinking designers and their sponsors were keen to develop a multi-storey asset which could bring diverse benefits to the local area for many years to come . Their decision to incorporate dual

— Bill Zuurbier , Co-founder and Managing Director of risk management consultancy , Equib

NOVEMBER 2019