The BuiltSmart Hub's podcast focuses on the phenomenon of stranded assets in the construction and real estate sector. It explains how investments can lose value or become obsolete due to external factors such as technological developments, regulatory changes and social change. The article identifies the main causes, including CO₂ emissions, technological advances and market shifts, and emphasizes the importance of early risk identification. It also presents risk mitigation strategies that include robust business cases, sensitivity analyses, agile decision-making structures and the integration of sustainability and ESG criteria to ensure the long-term value retention of real estate. Practical examples illustrate the implementation of these strategies.