How can public sector estates teams transform ageing infrastructure, meet Net Zero targets, and deliver safe, efficient spaces, all while under pressure to cut costs?

Across local government, the NHS, emergency services and education, estates and facilities teams face mounting pressures. According to the State of the Estate 2020-2021, the UK's public sector estate is valued at over £515 billion, yet much of it is outdated, energy-inefficient, and costly to maintain. The  Government Property Strategy 2022-2030, published by the Government Property Function, sets a clear direction: public buildings must become more efficient, sustainable, and modern, while delivering greater value for money. At the same time, rising energy costs, limited capital budgets, and the need to meet the UK's Net Zero target by 2050, as outlined in the UK's Net Zero Strategy, demand urgent action. The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme are also driving fundamental changes in how estates are managed, maintained, and upgraded.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy has earned a reputation for delivering insightful and thought-provoking facilities and estate management conferences. The Institute of Government & Public Policy's Annual Facilities Management in the Public Sector Show 2026 will bring together estates leaders, facilities professionals, sustainability experts and strategic suppliers to explore practical solutions to these shared challenges.

Join the Institute of Government & Public Policy for the Annual Facilities Management in the Public Sector Show 2026 to gain actionable insights into aligning estates strategy with organisational goals, decarbonising your estate, implementing innovative technologies, and adopting best practice in procurement, compliance, and workforce development.