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Colette O'Shea

Colette O’Shea is managing director of the London portfolio at Landsec

Office community

Helping people find true value

It’s easy to take employment for granted. We establish a routine, learn new things, gain skills, make friends, earn money and progress through life. While this is a journey familiar to so many, for others this can seem out of reach.

Work space

SMEs want their name in lights

Competitive markets, the war to recruit the best talent and high expectations from employees mean there’s a lot for businesses to contend with when it comes to achieving their ambitions. Workplace cultures are evolving and businesses are having to adapt to accommodate these changing demands.

Nova Food

Why does property lag behind other sectors on R&D?

Trends in the built environment come and go; what will never change is the underpinning fabric of why the built environment exists in the first place. From the dawn of man right up to today, humans have sought – and will always seek – safe spaces in which to collaborate, innovate and communicate. 

Colette O'Shea

Cater for customers, not just tenants

Demand for quality office space in London currently outstrips supply, prompting plenty of industry chatter about which developers are in the right place at the right time.

Colette O'Shea

Construction needs diverse talents to thrive

It’s no secret that as construction in London gathers pace, skilled workers are in demand. By April, KPMG predicts we’ll be 150,000 skilled workers short in London and the South East.