£1.6bn public sector modular construction framework up for renewal Feb 26, 2021 Firms have until the end of March to register their interest in a £1.6bn modular construction framework which is being procured by the NHS Shared Business Services Group. The current arrangement, which runs out on July 31, has 19 approved suppliers but it is believed that the updated agreement, again covering four years, can accommodate […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Asset managment giants break $1tn barrier thanks to surge in investors looking for property ‘self haven’ Feb 25, 2021 The robust nature of global property prices was reflected in today’s financial results announced by asset management giants AXA IM. While the Coronavirus pandemic has damaged huge swatches of the global economy, property has become even more of a ‘safe haven’ for investors with the French company reporting a three-fold increase in money entering the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Commission Says Church of England Must Lead By Example on the Housing Crisis Feb 23, 2021 The Church of England (CoE) – one of the UK’s richest landowners – has been told it must lead by example to tackle the housing crisis and develop affordable housing. That’s the message from a Housing Commission set up by the Archbishop of Canterbury which published the ‘Coming Home’ report which looked at the how […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aviva installs new Chief Investment Officer to oversee £47bn Real Assets division Feb 23, 2021 Asset management giants Aviva Investors has made its second major appointment of 2021. Following on from last month’s arrival of Mark Versey as the new Chief Executive Officer, Daniel McHugh has been promoted to the global executive team as Chief Investment Officer of its £47bn Real Assets business. Moving up from his position as Managing […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Drones: Bringing Transformation to the Construction Industry Feb 22, 2021 The use of drones is helping construction firms tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on. That’s the message from Robert Garbett, Found of the UK Drone Delivery Group and speaker at the upcoming Drones in Construction Webinar which will delve into how the use of drones is set to change the industry. The use of drones presents […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Explaining R&D Tax Relief for Businesses in the Built Environment Feb 22, 2021 Businesses in the built environment face challenges on a daily basis. From the pressures to decrease your impact on the planet to trialling concepts or revolutionary plans that will wow your customers, you have to think fast and continually evolve to ensure your business stays relevant, on time and on budget. But, did you know […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Strategic Land Group: Unlocking Development & Land Opportunities Feb 9, 2021 Ahead of their involvement in our Planning and Land Development Conference we’ve been speaking to Strategic Land Group. Their Managing Director Paul Smith has shared his views on the planning process and overcoming barriers… Q. How does Strategic Land Group (SLG) help landowners through the planning process? SLG is a land promoter – we work […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Blockchain in the Built Environment & Construction Industry Feb 9, 2021 Charlene Colas, Founder at Bespok, has been helping us simplify Blockchain and it’s impact on the built environment industry – both in the present and in the future… Q. What is the potential for blockchain to transform the built environment and the firms working within it? Blockchain will create a trusted network for the much […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford Deliver Environmental Preservation Programme at Major Business Park Feb 2, 2021 Stoford – a speaker at our upcoming Logistics and Sheds Development Plans Event – has shared an update on their environmental presentation programme at their Worcester Six Business Park project. The scheme in total will provide 1.5m sq ft of employment floor space with a number of projects already completed. Edward Peel, Development Manager at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
With EDI, Slow and Steady Wins The Race Jan 28, 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has long been a topic that has dogged the construction industry. There’s no golden bullet for fixing decades of limited progress, but the steps being made in the industry at the moment are nothing but encouraging, according to executive chairman of Pagabo, Gerard Toplass. Anyone that works in property and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
