News 21st May 2025 Workman in the news

Workman is in the news: Over the past few weeks, our experts have been called on to share insights with the industry press on a range of hot topics in the real estate sector. From the rapidly evolving landscape of building safety regulations to the growing importance of ESG strategies, and from the recruitment challenges facing the industry to the changing trends in retail, our team is actively shaping conversations across the property sector.

Take a look at our recent media coverage:

First published in Estates Gazette, Amy Farr, our Head of Building Safety and Construction Compliance, highlights the urgency of taking pre-emptive action amid mounting compliance pressures. With the building safety regulatory landscape evolving rapidly, the question for landlords isn’t if they should act – but when.

Get the full picture here: Taking pre-emptive action on building safety | Estates Gazette


As featured in BE News, our Head of HR, Charlotte Bradley, explores why the real estate industry is lagging behind when it comes to embracing apprenticeships – and how we can turn this around.

Explore the story here: Why is real estate missing out when it comes to apprentices | BE News


Green Street News reported on Workman’s recent round of 65 promotions, showcasing the exceptional talent within our organisation. Among those promoted, Vicky Cotton, Gareth Soar, and Christopher Neil have been made Equity Partners; each having begun their career at the firm as graduates.

Find the article here: Workman names trio of equity partners | Green Street News


A1 Retail Magazine features expert insight from our Health and Safety Director, Danny Lamar, on how Martyn’s Law affects retail property owners. The new legislation, introduced last month, has wide-reaching implications for various premises, including retail destinations and shopping centres.

Learn more here: How does Martyn’s Law affect retail property owners? | A1 Retail Magazine


Costar News reported that Workman has expanded its HR team with new roles in HR Operations and Learning & Development. Hannah Stacey joins as HR Operations Manager, leading the new team that centralises HR and payroll administration. Debbie Hayler joins as Learning & Development Manager, overseeing the firm’s L&D strategy and long-term talent development.

Read all about it here: Workman expands HR team | Costar News


As reported by Completely Retail, Workman has been appointed by Sager House Almeida to provide property management services at London’s Islington Square.

Find the article here: Workman appointed at Islington Square | Completely Retail News


Retail Destination spoke with our Nick Hilton, Partner, about how the evolving retail landscape is presenting property managers with both challenges and opportunities as they adapt to the rise of the nighttime economy in shopping centres

Find the article here: Retail Destination | 8th May 2025


Real Asset Insight highlighted the significant impact of new building safety regulations introduced in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster and their implications for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and its developers, in a piece written by our Matthew Osborne, Partner.

Explore the full story here: Matt’s column within Real Asset Insight


In a feature by BE News, our Hedley Jones, Partner and Head of ESG, Refurbishment and Development, explains how embodied and operational carbon data can bring stakeholders together throughout a building’s lifecycle, supporting a unified approach to carbon reduction.

Learn more here: How to convince a CFO that ESG strategies pay | BE News


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