The wider impact of HS2 Sep 4, 2018 Paul Bogle, Head of Policy and Research at the National Federation of Builders: A shorter journey time between London and the Midlands was how HS2 was initially sold to the public. According to Ernst & Young, 90% of Eurotunnel passengers cited shorter journey times as a key reason for using the tunnel. It would not […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smart Cities; how is energy crucial to the development of smart cities? Sep 3, 2018 Built Environment Networking are the UK’s leading provider of networking events within the construction and property industry – bringing together public and private sector leaders to connect and collaborate with a view of driving regeneration, development and economic growth. Leading energy firm E.ON are our National Smart Cities Energy Partner which sees them attend our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developments in the Leeds City Region – we’re HS2 ready Sep 3, 2018 The HS2 Growth Strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to revolutionise our transport network, but it is more than just a transport project. HS2 programmes are expected to add an extra £54bn to the regional economy by 2050. The HS2 Economic Growth Conference, supported by HS2 Ltd, is set to bring together […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University driving growth across Leeds City Region Aug 24, 2018 Ahead of the West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference we hear from the University of Leeds on their vision for the future and how they’re at the forefront of the economic growth story within Leeds, West Yorkshire and the wider UK. University driving growth across Leeds City Region By Lisa Roberts, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? Aug 24, 2018 HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? By Elaine Clarke, General Manager at Rail Forum Midlands. HS2 is frequently in the news – but sadly not always for the right reasons. Often the headlines are about how much it will cost with little, if any, media attention on the benefits it could […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Yorkshire Water seek firms for major £1bn framework Aug 22, 2018 Water supply and treatment utility company Yorkshire Water have announced their desire to seek businesses to join a supplier framework for a major programme of civil and building work. The programme, set to be split into two different frameworks, has a total value of £1bn. Yorkshire Water, who’ll be joining us at the West Yorkshire […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
INTERVIEW: Russell Galley, Lloyds Banking Group – Driving Economic Growth In Yorkshire Aug 22, 2018 The West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference is set to bring together civic and business leaders from across the built environment industry together to discuss the opportunities and barriers to economic growth within the region, whilst presenting future development plans set to happen and tackling the constraints together in a collaborative approach. We’ll be welcoming hundreds […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Kirklees Council – Economic Growth Constraints & Opportunities Aug 21, 2018 Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region are seeing huge development and regeneration schemes come to fruition – being driven by the great work being done across the region by business and civic leaders, along with the phenomenal once in a lifetime projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail which will unlock so much […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Team appointed to deliver master plan for Sheffield station transformation Aug 21, 2018 The creation of a masterplan for the proposed Sheffield Midland Railway Station has moved a step forward with the announcement of a collaborative team who’ll be working to maximise opportunities for Sheffield and those within the region. The team of architects and engineers will now work together to develop a plan for the area in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The economy & the industry in West Yorkshire – Oliver Myers, Kirklees Council Aug 21, 2018 West Yorkshire is thriving! There is a real positive momentum within the region, being driven by the arrival of HS2 and the push to unlock opportunities through linking cities and towns across the North through new infrastructure schemes and collaborative partnerships. Growth however brings challenges, and one of those currently at the forefront of potential […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
