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Key Takeaways From The Housing & Build-to-Rent Conference

The growing demand for homes has brought about a range of different housing schemes in the UK, and one of the fastest growing trends in recent years has been the build-to-rent sector. Not only has this sector afforded many property owners, developers and investors with new opportunities, but it has also provided a more extensive […]

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Aster Group Secures £250m Sustainability Bond

Aster Group, who recently announced plans to invest over £2bn over the next seven years in new homes, has priced its first £250m sustainability bond with the funds going towards the development of new affordable housing. The firm – who’re speaking at our upcoming Devon Future Development Plans Event – own and manage more than […]

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Contractors Sought For £1.5bn New Build Housing Framework

A new framework is being launched by Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), Consortium Procurement Construction and LHC which will cover the development of new build housing. The H2 framework, replacing the current Scottish Procurement Alliance H1 framework, will extend outside of Scotland – with a focus on other areas in England. Further information will be shared […]

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SDS Ltd: A Heretical Appeal For Better SuDs Design

The conversation at our recent Flood Risk & Defence Development Conference covered a wide range of topics including best practice in water infrastructure systems. Following the event one of the attendees SDS Ltd shared the following article written by Jo Bradley – UK Director of Operations at Stormwater Shepherds… Even with the best intentions, common […]

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Enhancing Customer Experience To Accelerate Business Growth

Ahead of their free-to-attend event focused on helping construction and property firms generate more profit through customer focus, we’ve been speaking to Brand Vista’s Director Emma Titchener… Q. Could you explain a little bit a bit about what Brand Vista can offer to firms in the construction and property sectors? Growth by helping them to […]

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McCarthy & Stone and Sigmat Agree Major Partnership

Sigmat have agreed a major new partnership with McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, to use Sigmat’s unique modern method of construction (MMC). Following a detailed selection process, Sigmat secured the framework as the Partner of Choice based on the merits of its industry-leading, eco-friendly and dynamic Light Gauge […]

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Pitman Tozer Architects Q&A: Working Across The Capital

Pitman Tozer Architects have recently partnered with us to host a free-to-attend event – the Future Development Plans in Brent Event. The event will delve into the regeneration and development ambitions of the region, which Pitman Tozer Architects will play a key role in, and ahead of the event we’ve been speaking to Director Luke […]

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