Andy Godber talks retofitting and regeneration in the Midlands

Birmingham Business Unit Director, Andy Godber, recently sat down with Place Midlands to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by underused building stock across the Midlands. The conversation explored how repurposing existing assets can deliver significant savings in cost, carbon emissions and programme time, while supporting more sustainable development.

Existing buildings rarely come with a complete or accurate set of records, often requiring project teams to act as detectives to uncover vital information about their structure, condition and potential.

When assessing existing assets, there are generally three possible routes: continuing their current use while ensuring they remain safe and compliant, adapting them to meet new requirements, or determining whether they have reached the end of their useful life.

In the discussion, Andy Godber, Business Unit Director for Birmingham, shares his insight into the opportunities hidden within underutilised buildings across the Midlands. The conversation also highlights Insite, Curtins' strategic building appraisal service.

Insite helps clients make informed decisions about existing assets by bringing together fragmented information, creating a clear understanding of a building's potential, and identifying the most sustainable and cost-effective path forward.

Watch the full interview with Place Midlands below.