There are Massive Opportunities for the Construction and Property industry in 5G Dec 10, 2021 We’ve all heard a lot about how 5G is transforming the tech world – but 5G also presents a major opportunity for the construction and property industry. In 2019 the first 5G networks went live in the UK, and the network has been expanding ever since then at pace. 5G – meaning the fifth generation […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
What does the Blackpool & Fylde borough have to offer businesses in the construction industry next year? Dec 9, 2021 Short answer. A lot. But we appreciate you’ll probably want more than that. So instead of just giving you our word, we’ll give you some of the reasons why Blackpool is a dark horse not to be underestimated… We hope by the end of this short piece you’ll be able to clearly identify the opportunities present for you, your business and businesses […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Willmott Dixon Interiors plant hundreds of trees in Leeds Dec 8, 2021 Willmott Dixon Interiors has announced a new conservation partnership in West Yorkshire as part of an initiative to improve green spaces across the UK. The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor has partnered with leading nature charity, The Conservation Volunteers to deliver a tree planting project in Bramley, Leeds. The partners have planted 720 new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Closing the Skills Gap: Inspiring the Next Generation to Join the Construction & Property Sector Dec 7, 2021 There’s a major need for a workforce expansion within construction, with a staggering 216,000 additional workers needed by 2025 (according to research by the CITB). As Britain and the world looks to build back better, we’ll also be building a better industry. Education and outreach is really important and it starts with us reaching out […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Augmented reality start-up Reality secures £2.5m in funding to build the digital layer for the physical world Dec 3, 2021 Dent Reality, the London-based start-up behind a pioneering AR platform, today announced that it has raised £2.5m ($3.4m) in funding to expand its pioneering work across the retail sector. The funding round was led by Europe’s most active proptech VC, Pi Labs, with participation from Silicon Valley-based commerce experts Sugar Capital and deep tech specialists […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Local Space secures deal with Hackney to help tackle hidden homelessness crisis Dec 3, 2021 Innovative charitable housing association, Local Space, who specialise in the provision of high-quality, people-focused settled accommodation for those facing homelessness in East London, has negotiated a new agreement with long-term partner Hackney Council, resulting in the partnership being extended for a further 30 years to 2051. The agreement will initially see Local Space sell 24 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Persimmon Homes announces new regional Managing Director for Thames Valley Dec 3, 2021 Putting quality and customer care at the forefront of all operations is the priority of the new managing director of one of the UK’s leading housebuilders. Ian Beal has been appointed to head up the Persimmon Homes Thames Valley regional business, based in Camberley, bringing with him more than four decades of experience within the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1.6m refurbishment enhances student experience at University of Westminster Dec 3, 2021 Willmott Dixon Interiors has delivered a £1.6 million refurbishment project at the University of Westminster that will provide multi-purpose space for students. The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor has repurposed and refurbished the ground and lower ground floors of the Cavendish Building at the university’s 115 New Cavendish St. campus. The project has delivered […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford gains approval for final phase of Spa Park and starts work on Berry Global pre-let Dec 3, 2021 Stoford has begun the construction of a new job-creating production plant after planners approved the final phase of development at Spa Park in Leamington Spa. The leading property developer has agreed a pre-let with plastics manufacturing company Berry Global for a single purpose-built unit of 138,675 sq ft at the multimillion pound business park off […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Caddick Construction Secures Smurfit Kappa Building Project in North Wales. Dec 3, 2021 Caddick Construction has been appointed to deliver a 14,500 sq m factory extension for FTSE 100 packaging company Smurfit Kappa, making it the largest integrated corrugated plant in the UK. The manufacturing facility at Mold Business Park in Flintshire is used to create shelf ready packaging for the retail sector, along with other streams of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
