Fusion21 appoints suppliers to its National Building Safety & Compliance Framework May 3, 2021 Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Building Safety & Compliance Framework – worth up to £880m over a four-year period. 175 prequalified, accredited suppliers, both SMEs and multinational organisations, have been assessed for their skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours (SKEB) and have secured a place on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Timeline for second National Infrastructure Assessment announced May 3, 2021 The UK’s second National Infrastructure Assessment will be published in the second half of 2023 and consultation and analysis to inform its recommendations will commence this autumn, the National Infrastructure Commission has confirmed. The Commission’s Corporate Plan for the next three years, published today, sets out the process it will follow to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations to help the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Make Architects: challenging the norm to create sustainable, creative and unique designs Apr 30, 2021 Make Architects are a different kind of architecture practice. Founded in 2004 the employee owned practice works globally in London, Hong Kong and Sydney in pursuit of one purpose – to design the best places, spaces and buildings in the world. We’ve been speaking to Architect and Sustainability Lead Oliver Hall following his involvement in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Public Sector Plc: strategically adding value to land and property assets for the public sector Apr 30, 2021 Public Sector Plc partner with the public sector to strategically add value to land and property assets providing expertise, resource and innovative funding to get things done quickly. Following their involvement in our Greater Manchester Development Conference we’ve been speaking to the firms Chief Financial Officer Matt Ewing… Public Sector Plc works with local authorities […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn town centre masterplan approved Apr 30, 2021 An ambitious masterplan to transform a 1.4m sq ft of land in Birkenhead town centre has been approved by Wirral Council’s planning team. The development aims to deliver a highly accessible central business district with new energy-efficient Grade A office space within an extensive public realm and green space. The council will occupy part of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
IPUT Real Estate to invest €500m in sustainable development projects Apr 30, 2021 Investment of over €500 million in sustainable development over five years Commitment to developing and operating net zero carbon buildings by 2030 Delivered resilient performance in 2020 paying cash dividend of €102.5m IPUT Real Estate, Ireland’s leading property company and the largest owner of offices and logistics assets in Dublin, today issues its 2020 Responsibility […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Biggest economic boom since 1948 predicted by Barclays boss Apr 30, 2021 The UK is about to experience its biggest economic boom since the aftermath of WW2, according to Barclays boss Jes Staley, as the bank reveal its profits for Q1 had more than doubled from a year earlier to £2.4bn. He said: “We estimate the UK economy will grow at its fastest rate since 1948. That’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stenprop shows continued strong demand for multi-let industrial space in the UK Apr 30, 2021 Stenprop Limited, the UK multi-let industrial property company, today publishes a trading update on its UK multi-let industrial (“MLI”) portfolio for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 and up-to-date information on transactions and rent collections across the Company’s whole portfolio. Commenting on the trading update Paul Arenson, CEO of Stenprop, said: “We […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK’s leading healthcare operator secures £540m refinancing deal with Welltower Apr 30, 2021 Healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) Welltower has partnered with a Safanad-led investment group to recapitalise leading care home operator, HC-One. Welltower has provided a £540m senior secured loan in addition to a £55m equity investment. As part of the refinancing deal, HC-One is also reducing its debt by £66m. Additionally, Safanad and Court Cavendish […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Record-breaking apartments to take renting to new heights in Croydon Apr 30, 2021 New 44-storey landmark in Croydon is the world’s tallest modular residential building, reaching the same height as the London Eye The pet-friendly development offers renters spacious apartments, exceptional customer service provided by a community team and a range of onsite amenities including a rooftop gym, sky lounge, co-working space, rooftop and ground level terraces, a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
