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Talks Thought Leadership Session | Event 9
July 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Our next Talks session will feature a deep dive discussion on upcoming developments to BREEAM Official for Data Centres scheme, highlighting the areas BRE are currently reviewing – including energy related credits, operational performance metrics, and water use considerations.
📅1 July 2026
📍100 New Oxford Street, London
🕒4:00 – 6:00 PM
With the current scheme dating back to 2010, this update marks a major milestone for the sector, and this edition of Talks aims to unpack what it means for design, delivery and long‑term performance across digital infrastructure.
The evening will include:
1️⃣ Presentation – Revised ‘BREEAM for Data Centres’ Scheme
Presented by Alex Markides, Senior Product Manager at BRE.
2️⃣ Panel Discussion – Industry Response & Practical Impacts
Moderated by Iain MacDougall, Director & Head of Sustainability at RED (ASHRAE DC, Co-Chair).
Panellists include:
🔹 Alex Markides, Senior Product Manager, BRE
🔹Austin Williamson, Technical Director, Foreman Roberts
🔹 Meghan McGuire, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Skanska UK
🔹Steven Parker, CTO, Adaptive MDC (ASHRAE DC, Co-Chair)
🔹 Alexandra Vella, Technical Director, RED Engineering Design
👉 Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eBHEe-dB
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