Modular Foundations – The Advantages In Building Development & Performance Nov 20, 2020 A precast modular foundation system offers many advantages in building development and performance, but also removes the need and risk of site-based technical assessments during construction. Sweden’s Isolergrund – who’re exhibiting at our Offsite & MMC Conference – offers this new element to building design. The foundation’s structural design integrity, its dimensions and constituency have […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Collaborative Voices Bid For Free Trade Zone In North East Nov 20, 2020 The North East LEP is submitting a bid to create a Free Trade Zone, driving economic growth across the region and acting as a catalyst for investment and regeneration. The LEP has announced that they’re putting the bid together alongside a number of partners including: Port of Blyth Port of Sunderland Port of Tyne [emaillocker […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developer Grainger Aims To Double BtR Portfolio Nov 19, 2020 Grainger has confirmed their commitment to the Build to Rent (BtR) sector – by announcing plans to double the value of its portfolio into the area in the next five years. With a pipeline of developments totalling more than £1.5bn the firm announced their results for the year up to September 30th whilst confirming the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CIT & Foster + Partners Submit Plans For First Net-Zero Carbon Commercial Hub in London Nov 18, 2020 Climate change has accelerated the urgency to address the way people live and work. With the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050, CIT and Foster + Partners want to help realise this ambition sooner, submitting a planning application for London’s first ever net-zero carbon workplace and commercial hub at Colechurch House, on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pioneering Collaboration Aims to ‘Shake Up’ The UK Construction Sector Nov 17, 2020 A groundbreaking new collaboration aimed at transforming the future of the UK’s construction industry has been unveiled. National framework provider Pagabo has forged a research agreement with the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), aiming to together challenge current methods in the construction sector, and pioneer fresh ideas and innovations that embrace new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Power of Documents in a Project Dispute Nov 13, 2020 Projects can easily be affected or delayed by amendments and scope changes at the best of times. But in these uncertain times surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the chances of delays, contract re-writes, difficult conversations and, ultimately, contract disputes occurring are even more likely. This is particularly the case in the construction industry, where ineffective document […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Karbon Homes: Developing New Towns & Levelling Up The North Nov 13, 2020 We’ve been speaking with Charlotte Carpenter, Executive Director of Growth and Development at Karbon Homes – one of the North East’s leading organisations within the housing sector – covering topics such as MMC, garden communities and levelling up the North… Q. Karbon manages nearly 30,000 homes across the North East and Yorkshire, how does this […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tees Valley Unveils Plans For New £90m Quay on River Tees Nov 13, 2020 Plans have been unveiled for a new £90m Quay which will help the region become the UK’s primary offshore wind location. Transforming a 1km stretch the site will provide global organisations with direct access into the heart of 500-acres of development land, and thousands more across the wider Teesworts site straight from the North Sea. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Major Regeneration Scheme Secures €110m Funding Nov 13, 2020 The transformational North Quay’s scheme in Waterford has secured major backing from the Government – who’ve announced they’ll provide €110m in addition to the €400m from Falcon Real Estate. The project is the largest urban regeneration project in the country – and is being brought forward by the Saudi Arabian-backed Falcon Real Estate who’s Development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Waterman Join Key Industry Players in Launching Unique Guide to Boosting Project Speed Nov 9, 2020 Waterman has launched The Blueprint for Project Speed guide. From the team who delivered Jersey General Hospital Nightingale Wing in just four weeks, this unique practical guide explains how to deliver lightning-fast projects and speed-up the design and construction of any scheme. Incorporating the lessons learnt from the only new-build Nightingale project, the guide was […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
