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Maintaining the privacy of occupancy data
The GPA's Head of Technology Allan Gardner discusses using occupancy data insights to make human-led decisions when managing government buildings.
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State-of-the-Art Weather Centre Headquarters Given Go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted to develop a new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts at the University of Reading.
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Where marble, stone and wifi meet
Most of us take being connected to wifi for granted – at home we simply plug in and go. But when it comes to an office building it’s not always so simple.
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The Smarter Working Checklist
We work with organisations across government to develop smarter working practices, drawing upon extensive data insight and years of experience delivering the Smarter Working programme. Get ready to start 2024 with some pointers to get you started on your smarter working journey.
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Government Property Agency appoints Mark Bourgeois as interim CEO
The Government Property Agency has appointed Mark Bourgeois as interim Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Steven Boyd, who is stepping down this month.
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The GPA submits planning application for Weather Centre
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has submitted a planning application for the new European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) headquarters.
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Land purchased for flagship levelling up site in Darlington
The Government’s levelling up programme is moving further ahead today, with land for the permanent site of the new Darlington Economic Campus being purchased.
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New Chief Operating Officer appointed to support transformation
We have appointed Lisa Commane as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening our executive team as we deliver the property estate needed for modern government.
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The GPA’s Birmingham hub given Inclusive Environments Recognition
The GPA has achieved ‘Inclusive Environments Recognition’ at project level from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for its Government Hub in Birmingham.
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The GPA appoints new FM delivery contracts
The Government Property Agency has appointed several new facilities management contracts as part of its UK-wide workplace services transformation programme.
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The GPA delivers on demand smarter working thought leadership
We hosted over 25 hours of live workshops and panel sessions during this year's Smarter Working Live. The footage is now available on demand to view and share.
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The GPA moves forward to complete new hub in Croydon
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has achieved Practical Completion at its new Government Hub in Croydon, 2 Ruskin Square.