Over the past 12 months, Concerto has partnered with GovNews to shine a spotlight on the future of estates management across the UK. Together, we've explored how data is transforming the way public sector organisations manage their buildings whether historic landmarks, modern healthcare facilities, or vital local government assets.
Through a series of podcasts, webinars, whitepapers and roundtables, this partnership has created space for leaders across central government, local authorities, education, healthcare, Blue light, and more to explore challenges and discuss solutions to the future of estates.
12 Podcasts: Stories behind the buildings and the data
Our joint podcast series captured a diverse range of voices and perspectives, from those safeguarding iconic heritage sites to innovators leading digital transformation.
Highlights included:
People Behind the Buildings
Episodes exploring the stories of the Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall, the UK Parliament estate, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, the Barbican Centre, and the University of Cambridge.
NHS PAM in Practice
Examining how the Premises Assurance Model is reshaping estates management in healthcare.
Estates Data Strategy Series
Conversations with leaders from across blue light services, education, NHS, local government, and central government, showing how data-driven strategies are driving smarter estate planning.
How to Procure Software in the Public Sector
Offering guidance on navigating procurement to ensure organisations adopt future-proof solutions.
4 Webinars: Sharing knowledge and parking debate
The webinars provided an interactive platform for deeper dives into pressing themes:
Estates 2.0
Exploring how to futureproof the public sector estate. Watch here.
Devolution = Seismic Revolution
Examining how shifting powers are reshaping estates strategies across the UK. Watch here.
Premises Assurance: PAM in Practice
Highlighting digital innovation in NHS estates management. Watch here.
Scottish Estates
Bringing together cross-sector perspectives on Scotland's unique challenges and opportunities. Watch here.
2 Roundtables: Strategic Leadership in Focus
To complement the podcasts and webinars, we ran regional roundtables under the theme “See the Bigger Picture.”
In London and in Liverpool, estates leaders across sectors gathered to discuss how strategic leadership can unlock more effective, efficient, and sustainable estates management. These sessions created candid conversations about challenges and solutions, informed by real-world experiences across the public sector.
1 Whitepaper: Futureproofing the Public Sector Estate
In the Estates 2.0 whitepaper, we look at the key considerations when developing a future-looking estates strategy across the public sector, including the NHS, central government, local government, blue light and justice, education, and housing.
This series has been more than just a set of online and in-person events - it has been a conversation about the future.
As pressures on public sector estates grow - from decarbonisation targets to budget constraints - data and digital tools will play an increasingly vital role.
Concerto remains committed to helping organisations see the bigger picture, enabling them to manage their estates not just for today, but for decades to come.
