How can we spearhead city-scale digital twins? Jun 18, 2018 While the concept of a digital twin has been around since 2002, it is only thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) and scalable information systems that it has become feasible to implement them at scale. Indeed, digital twins are so imperative to business today that the concept was named one of Gartner’s Top 10 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Countryside Properties plan major housing scheme in Cambridge Jun 18, 2018 Award winning developer Countryside Properties are proposing a huge new development on the outskirts of Cambridge which could provide a major boost for economic growth and housing with the region. The scheme, set for the Bourn Airfield site to the West of Cambridge, has held initial public consultations over the plans and will now look […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Homes England frameworks set to tackle the housing shortage Jun 18, 2018 Homes England, formally known as the Homes and Communities Agency, are set to begin a drive with the aim of boosting housing numbers across the UK. The vision of delivering new homes faster to ease the shortage of homes will be helped by the launch of a procurement initiative at the end of this month, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Oxbridge ARC Corridor – what’s the vision, and how do we maximise opportunities? Jun 16, 2018 The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge corridor is set to unlock a huge opportunity for economic growth. Through long-awaited connectivity links it will not only improve connectivity, productivity and communication within the cities and wider reaching regions, but it will provide the infrastructure to drive economic development, regeneration and growth. The work undertaken by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Funding secured for accelerated delivery of 1,300 Cambridge homes Jun 14, 2018 A joint venture between two of Cambridge’s leading businesses – Hill and Marshall Group Properties – have secured funding to unlock a large development site which will provide Cambridge with 1,300 new homes and a variety of other mixed-use schemes. Hill Marshall LLP, as the JV is known, will now move forward with the ‘Wing’ […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University reveals plans for Sheffield’s tallest tower Jun 14, 2018 Sheffield Hallam University has unveiled proposals for the city’s tallest building as part of a masterplan to revamp its city centre campus. The university’s Director of Estates, Daniel Ladbury, told our Sheffield Development Plans Conference that it has been working with architects BDP on a 37-storey building. Sheaf Street Tower, as it would be named, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Network Rail retenders project frameworks Jun 14, 2018 Network Rail is retendering its property project frameworks, including architecture, M&E and structural engineering. Speaking at our London’s Major Estates Development Plans Conference Norrie Courts, Stations Director at Network Rail, said that it is rejigging all of its property project frameworks whilst a new umbrella agreement would ‘hopefully’ appear in August or September. Network Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Weston Homes plan hundreds of homes in the West of England Jun 13, 2018 Weston Homes are planning to build 400 new homes in Weston-Super-Mare. The development, which is now being opened for public consultation to gain feedback from the local community on the development, will be a major boost for housing in the region which is set to be a key topic at the West of England Economic […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Local Plan highlights development of 15,000 new homes Jun 13, 2018 South Kesteven District Council, who are set to speak at our Lincolnshire Development Plans Conference, have begun the final round of public consultation on their new Local Plan – which is set to shape the future vision of the South Kesteven area. The proposed plans, which will be sent to the Secretary of State for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans submitted for two schemes as part of Wirral Waters phase one Jun 12, 2018 Plans have been submitted for two schemes at Wirral Waters – the huge regeneration site being transformed by Peel Land and Property. The proposals highlight the creation of more than 500 new homes and 400,000 sq ft of office and employment space. Peel Land and Property, who are set to speak at the Liverpool City […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
