Curtin&Co give exclusive thoughts on the Oxford Cambridge ARC Jun 10, 2019 It is absolutely clear that Government at all levels has a commitment to delivering an Oxford Cambridge ARC. That commitment is articulated in a number of ways, not least the joint declaration between Government and partners that was published in March. The reasons for the commitment are obvious: both the Cambridge and Oxford economies are […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Managing historic environment project risk as part of successful developments Jun 8, 2019 Over 90% of archaeological work undertaken across the UK comes about as a result of developments and the heritage legislation and planning requirements in force at the time. What can developers and their agents do to ensure that archaeology and built heritage doesn’t become a costly and time-consuming project constraint… Heritage Legislation When progressing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What defines an airport city? – Placemarque Jun 6, 2019 Placemarque chose to sponsor Built Environment Networking’s Airport Cities Development Conference because it combines our key markets. We create wayfinding for large estates and for communities. An airport city involves (possibly) the most complex of all estates. And community-wise, an airport city is the same as every other city, isn’t it? People have to eat, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government Framework success for Premier Modular Jun 6, 2019 Premier Modular Limited, a leading offsite manufacturer and speaker at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition & Conference next week, has been named as suppliers on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Modular Buildings Framework. Premier has vast experience of working across the full range of sectors looking to benefit from this Government led drive to use offsite […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Extreme’ wall membranes driving major performance improvements on site Jun 6, 2019 Protect Membranes, an exhibitor at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition and Conference next week and a UK producer of construction and roofing membranes, has introduced two new waterproof breather membranes designed for use externally on timber frame, SIPs and CLT wall panels, achieving a Class W1 resistance to water penetration. Launched in tandem with the STA […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Offsite – should be the norm not the exception Jun 4, 2019 NG Bailey, one of the partners at the Offsite Manufacture Conference & Exhibition, has been pioneering offsite manufacturing since the 1990s and has seen a steady growth in its use – but believes there is still a long way to go until it becomes the norm. “We welcome the increased focus the sector is getting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Industry collaboration sees the creation of ‘Pareidolia’ Jun 3, 2019 For the their second Clerkenwell Design Week collaboration, PORCELANOSA Group and Jestico + Whiles teamed up with Studio Fractal and Architainment Lighting, to create a new and exciting immersive experience, Pareidolia. Pareidolia is an experimental large-scale immersive installation. Constructed from a seamless domino line of KRION™, free-standing fins which are 2.3m high were placed on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Kerslake backs new regional super agencies Jun 3, 2019 A heavyweight House of Lords commission will back the establishment of four regional agencies to spearhead economic development in England, its Chair Lord Kerslake has revealed. The former Chief Civil Servant outlined the headline recommendations of the Lords 2070 Commission in the opening speech at our Midlands Development Conference. The commission, which has been set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
An Exclusive Q&A from Bristol Airport ahead of the highly anticipated conference! May 31, 2019 Bristol Airport seems to be booming – with passenger numbers going from strength to strength. Tell us a little about the phenomenal success the airport is having? The UK’s ninth busiest airport, and the international gateway to the South West, handling more than eight million passengers a year. More than 126 direct destinations served, with multiple […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
An exclusive Q&A from Countryside Properties May 29, 2019 Built Environment Networking – Q&A for 26 June 2019 Milton Keynes Andrew Taylor, Director – Head of Planning, Countryside Countryside Properties is a major UK housebuilding and urban regeneration company. Tell us a little bit more about the company? Countryside is a leading UK home builder specialising in place making and urban regeneration. For the […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
