AXA IM forward funds Bristol high-tech manufacturing facility May 12, 2021 AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with c. €157 billion of assets under management, has signed a £20.6 million forward funding agreement, on behalf of clients, to develop a pre-let, high tech manufacturing facility at Central Approach, Bristol. It has acquired the site from Trebor Developments and Hillwood. The 107,660 sq ft […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK’s largest EV charging hub set to electrify retail destination May 12, 2021 The 236-bay hub will be installed in Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park, and will be delivered by leading electric vehicle charging provider Franklin Energy Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard Investments, joint owners of the flagship destination Brent Cross, have unveiled plans for a landlord owned EV charging facility in the destination’s car park. The hub […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Work begins on West Midlands Ambulance Service hub May 12, 2021 Work has begun on a multi-million pound ambulance service hub for West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) in Sandwell. Leading property developer Stoford is delivering the 76,000 sq ft purpose-built hub, the largest hub of its kind in the country, which will eventually house about 350 operational ambulance staff. Contractor McClaren Construction is now on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BH x HX: Bennett Hay secures Harbour Exchange deal May 11, 2021 Bennett Hay has won a 3-year contract to manage the guest services and workplace experience at Harbour Exchange, HX. As one of Dockland’s most prestigious sites, HX is home to more than 70 diverse businesses and is set amidst 9 acres of landscaped gardens. Commencing in May, Bennett Hay will be responsible for bringing to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Growing natural capital – Morgan Sindall and Blenheim Estate Land creating new forests, tree by tree May 11, 2021 Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, is to create nine new woodlands in partnership with the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire, planting more than a quarter of a million trees to transform the land as part of an ambitious series of sustainability initiatives. The Group has signed an agreement with Blenheim Estate for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
South East sets out plan to drive economic recovery as the UK’s Global Gateway May 10, 2021 The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has outlined its plan to drive the South East into new economic growth as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and establishes new ways of working internationally following the EU Transition. This will be characterised by four main priorities that have been identified as the unique driving […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HBD expands investment portfolio with acquisition of industrial scheme May 10, 2021 HBD (formerly Henry Boot Developments) has acquired City Court, a 26, 945 sq. ft. industrial scheme in Manchester’s Ancoats neighbourhood – the developer’s third acquisition this month as it targets an investment portfolio of £150million. The developer acquired the Poland Street scheme from Urban Splash and Pears Group for £5.8 million. Comprising 13 units, it […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Guinness Partnership to commence works at Bristol site May 8, 2021 The Guinness Partnership is pleased to announce that construction work will soon commence at the McArthurs Yard site in Bristol, following the selection of Hill Group as main contractor. Sitting vacant for the last 20 years, and purchased by The Guinness Partnership in June 2018, this significant harbourside site in Bristol’s historic docks is one […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gleeds report reveals confidence returning despite materials challenges May 7, 2021 New research from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed optimism from the industry post-Covid. The consultancy’s spring Market Report found that nearly two thirds of contractors questioned had reported an increase in tender opportunities over the past quarter, with over 70% expecting this trend to continue into the next. This marks a shift […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Butler & Young Approved Inspectors become SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd as name change completes May 7, 2021 We’ve changed our name. We are proud to announce the recent change from Butler & Young Approved Inspectors to SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd. Being a part of the SOCOTEC brand will help develop our employees’ progression and opportunities, offer development as we embrace the continuation of growth and strengthen our existing teams, along with our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
