Plain Sailing? The Promising Yet Uncertain Future of the UK Ports Industry Dec 3, 2020 At the recent Ports Development Conference, supported by BDB Pitmans, a panel of experts discussed the issues affecting the long-term future of the ports sector. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on some of the significant shifts being made within the industry, and Brexit is also introducing a new layer of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Isolergrund Q&A: Modular Pre-Cast Building Foundations Dec 2, 2020 We’ve been speaking exclusively to one of the sponsors of our upcoming Offsite & MMC Conference. Isolergrund is a modular, pre-cast building foundation system that is constructed from precisely dimensioned , fibre-reinforced concrete beam elements , bonded and layered thermal insulation, gas and vapour sealing materials and a controllable negative pressure device… Q. How does […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Edinburgh Napier University: At The Forefront of the Offsite & MMC Sector Dec 2, 2020 Ahead of our Offsite Development Conference we spoke exclusively with Edinburgh Napier University of their work in the MMC sector, timber engineering and the use of MMC in university estate projects. Q. Edinburgh Napier University has a history of researching the sector, how has the university used and supported offsite & modern methods of construction? […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Be First: Utilising MMC To Deliver 50,000 Homes & 20,000 Jobs Dec 2, 2020 Be First – working in partnership with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham – is at the heart of London’s eastward growth, attracting developers and investors to the most affordable and accessible opportunities in the whole of the South East. With 400-hectares of development land, they’re planning to build 50,000 high quality new homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
1,000 Job Opportunities To Be Highlighted At Recruitment Fair Dec 1, 2020 A virtual recruitment fair is set to be held in January to help tackle unemployment, with over 1,000 job opportunities set to be highlighted. The event, staged by Built Environment Networking which provides events in the construction and property industry, is the second such event after a hugely successful inaugural recruitment fair where over 300 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Port of London Authority – Helping Maximise Opportunities Across The Capital’s Global River Nov 27, 2020 The Port of London Authority’s operations cover 95 miles of the River Thames – and they play a crucial role in the many areas from commercial and leisure, to economic growth and sustainability. We recently spoke to them about their work and the exciting opportunities that can be unlocked across London’s Ports. Q. The move to containerisation had a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Inland Homes: Delving Into The Transformational £600m Cavalry Barracks Scheme Nov 27, 2020 Inland Homes is an award winning specialist house builder and brownfield developer, dedicated to achieving excellence in sustainability and design. One of their flagship schemes is the £600m Cavalry Barracks project in Hounslow. We’ve been discussing the scheme with Inland Homes – from their retention of historical assets to affordable housing and sustainability… Q: You’re behind […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Midlands: Cementing Its Place As A 5G Leader Nov 27, 2020 West Midlands 5G spoke recently at our Midlands Development Conference – and we’ve been speaking to them about the potential of 5G, how it’ll act as a catalyst for development and the opportunities it presents to the region: Q. How will the advent of 5G have a transformative impact on Britain and the West Midlands […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
AberInnovation: “The New Kid On The Block” Discusses Their Impressive New Innovation Campus Nov 27, 2020 Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus (AberInnovation) provides world-leading facilities and expertise within the biotechnology, agri-tech, and food and drink sectors. Set in stunning scenery between the Cambrian Mountains and the Irish Sea, their recently opened £40.5m Campus offers an ideal environment for business and academic collaboration to flourish. We’ve been speaking to them about how the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gentoo Gets Approved For 6 Housing Development Sites Nov 27, 2020 Sunderland City Council has given Gentoo Group the go-ahead to develop 170 affordable homes across the city – spanning six different development sites. Gentoo – who’re speaking at the upcoming North East Development Conference – are planning to build 900 homes in the region for rent and shared ownership by 2024, with these initial approved […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
