In spite of recent changes in how offices are used, they continue to be a significant sector for the construction industry. It's vital to stay ahead of shifting demands from this sector, as office owners and developers look to meet new standards on energy and carbon, while creating attractive workplaces for a new generation of office workers. Mixed use projects are springing up across towns and cities as national and local governments use them as vital mechanisms to revitalise run-down or sub-optimal urban and suburban sites.