Can offsite manufacturing stand the test of time? Jul 1, 2019 The offsite manufacturing industry needs to prove that the quality of products made using the methods will stand the test of time if it is to truly convince the public of its value, Bristol Council’s housing lead has said at our Offsite Manufacture Conference. Cllr Paul Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing at Bristol City Council […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction industry must tackle “wasteful” practices – says leading procurement chief Jul 1, 2019 The construction industry has to standardise its approach to new projects if it is to hit Government innovation and productivity targets, a Department for Education (DfE) procurement chief head has warned. Adam Jones, the Department for Education’s Strategic Framework Manager, who is in charge of the department’s £3bn offsite framework, said that construction needed to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Risk of UK’s offsite manufacturing sector being overtaken by overseas firms Jul 1, 2019 The Head of Sustainable Futures at architecture practice HTA Design has warned the UK’s offsite manufacturing sector could be overtaken by firms in Asia due to a swathe of investment by Asian government’s in the new technology. Rory Bergin, Partner at HTA said: “What’s been interesting to us from the past few years is the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The construction industry “must grasp” the opportunities of offsite or risk losing funding Jul 1, 2019 The construction industry needs to grasp the opportunities of the sector deal or see Government investment potentially dry up, a leading figure in the industry has said. Speaking at our Offsite Manufacturing Development Conference Trudi Sully, Associate Director for Construction and the Manufacturing Technology Centre, said: “It’s a fantastic time to take advantage of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
WSP secures ten highway projects with Highways England Jul 1, 2019 Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed through Highways England’s Specialist, Professional and Technical Services (SPaTS) Framework Contract on ten existing highway-related Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) projects. Running to December 2020, WSP will provide technical support to Highways England in managing their day-to-day business for ten existing projects, collectively covering over […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Briggs & Forrester Living secure contract on Park Hill development in Sheffield Jun 28, 2019 Briggs & Forrester Living recently secured the MEP services contract on Park Hill Phase 3, a student accommodation redevelopment located in Sheffield. The development, which was given Grade II listed status in the 1990’s, will be refurbished to create 356 bed student accommodation offering a range of studios, 2 bedroom apartments and 4 and 8 […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
WSP appointed by Transport for London on Ultra Low Emission Zone extension Jun 27, 2019 Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by Transport for London to assess the traffic impact of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone extension, proposed for extension in October 2021. Having gone live in April this year, the London ULEZ will expand up to the North / South Circular roads in October 2021. WSP […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Sir Robert McAlpine appointed for Tower Works Jun 27, 2019 Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has been appointed by Richardson and Ask Real Estate Ltd as lead contractor to build the Tower Works scheme on Globe Road in Leeds City Centre. The partnership has appointed Sir Robert McAlpine after submitting a planning application earlier this month. The delivery team also includes: engineering firm WSP; Ryder Architecture […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Stoford launches new Birmingham city centre HQ Jun 27, 2019 Leading commercial property developer, Stoford, has celebrated the launch of its new headquarters with an event attended by some of the region’s leading property professionals. The award-winning developer welcomed an audience of 60 invited guests from the commercial property sector to new offices on Ludgate Hill, close to St Paul’s Square, Birmingham. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Stoford acquired the three-storey Edwardian […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Partnership to deliver hundreds of new affordable homes Jun 26, 2019 Partnership to deliver hundreds of new affordable homes Around 150 new affordable homes per year are set to be built in the Midlands, thanks to a partnership between Midland Heart housing association and new housing specialist Partner. The two companies have agreed a memorandum of understanding to work together to source land, gain planning permission, […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
