There is of course the risk that a prolonged period of uncertainty about the future relationship of the UK with the EU creates a wait-and-see mood, including increased risk aversion of investors and markets. With all due respect to the political process, it would be good to settle the situation in due course; in fact this is very important.
The design includes progressive energy saving features such as: (i) a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant that generates electricity as it heats the building; (ii) a mixed mode ventilation system that relies on fresh air, when conditions permit, to reduce the energy demand from air conditioning (a significant energy user); (iii) extensive energy and temperature metering to help measure performance of the NWQ building and identify opportunities for improvement; and (iv) end of journey facilities, including over three hundred bicycle stands, designed to promote the year-round use of cycling, running and walking as sustainable transport options.