Canadian pension fund refocuses on sustainable energy investments Apr 7, 2021 The powerful company managing the pension contributions of 20 million Canadians is intensifying its drive for sustainable energy opportunities by creating a new fund dedicated to that sector. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has almost $500bn of funds under management and last night announced it had formed the Sustainable Energy Group (SEG) […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Sypro Launches New Business Rebrand to Reflect Future Vision Apr 7, 2021 Leading management and compliance software company Sypro has revealed an exciting rebrand to reflect the business’ modern software solutions and people-first approach, along with its company values and vision. Hard-wired into Sypro’s DNA is creating software that makes life simpler, happier, and easier. Its original branding was designed with the construction industry in mind, but […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lure of real estate still too attractive for institutional investors Mar 26, 2021 Nearly three-quarters of institutional investors plan to expand their real estate portfolios over the next five years according to new research carried out by asset management company Patrizia. The German real estate firm garnered responses from 222 clients and 72% said they were planning to increase real estate investments before 2026 with a focus on […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Butler & Young Approved Inspectors Announce 1st April Rebrand Mar 23, 2021 We are excited that Butler & Young Approved Inspectors will be rebranded as SOCOTEC Building Control from the 1st April 2021. The Butler & Young Group became a part of the SOCOTEC Group of companies in 2019 and the moment is the right time to change our name and take our professional and reliable reputation with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
McCormick Property Development: Developing Across Africa & Navigating the Challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic Mar 21, 2021 Following their involvement in our event focused on development and investment activity across the continent of Africa, and new trends happening, we’ve heard from Jacon McCormick – Managing Director of MPD who have a plethora of development activity across the continent… Q. McCormick Property Development (MPD) has a particular specialism in bringing forward retail developments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
AEW launches European life sciences strategy in Copenhagen Mar 18, 2021 International Investment specialists AEW has made its first acquisition in the European life science sector on behalf of its recently-launched, open-ended EUROCORE fund. The 32,755sqm, fully-let Sydmarken life sciences campus in Copenhagen will be the first of many. EUROCORE’s initial funding round closed on €415m of equity commitments and it aims to target a future-proof, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
First look at what ambitious Cambridge transport revolution might look like Mar 18, 2021 Three conceptual designs which could help shape and transform how the £2bn Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) project is delivered have been revealed. The three consortiums of leading experts selected for the process have put forward three very different designs for an in-the-round solution to CAM’s delivery. This includes the vehicle, the infrastructure, and how the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£750m contract up for grabs in Suffolk Mar 16, 2021 Firms have until April 9th to register their interest in a £750m joint venture partnership with Suffolk County Council (SCC). The 15-year, 50:50 agreement is due to start next March and the council is looking for a single private sector partner (PSP) to develop multiple sites across the county. SCC has an initial list of […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Aberdeen Standard issues new shares to cash in on European logistics bonanza Mar 10, 2021 The attractiveness of the global logistics market was once again reinforced today with the announcement of Aberdeen Standard European Logistics Income’s ‘non-pre-emptive’ issue of up to 18.45 million shares. The asset management giant (ASLI) is due to add its 15th warehouse development via a €28m acquisition in Poland. Once completed – expected this month – […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
FREEPORTS UK: Tilbury turns back the clock as Thames corridor set for a new golden age Mar 4, 2021 The successful bid by Thames means a return to Freeport status for Tilbury, which operated as one from 1984 until 2012. The Essex town is included in the Freeport corridor at the mouth of the Thames which will be operated by DP World and Forth Ports and key locations also include London Gateway, Ford Dagenham […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
