Exclusive Q&A – South East Consortium (SEC) Jul 17, 2020 We’ve been speaking exclusively with not-for-profit organisation South East Consortium – a firm who provide flexible, compliant procurement solutions of the highest quality… Q. South East Consortium (SEC) are a non-for-profit organisation delivering procurement solutions for public sector organisations across the South East. What was the drive behind the formation of the SEC back in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Realising the 21st Century Green Industrial Revolution Jul 13, 2020 Waterman Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Craig Beresford, shares his thoughts on how we can maximise our impact on the current climate emergency. In early February 2020, it occurred to me that an opportunity had presented itself and it was time to rekindle British manufacturing in response to the Government pledges to the country and the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£250m Bolton Redevelopment Project Gets Go-Ahead Jul 12, 2020 A crucial part of the £1.5bn regeneration of Bolton town centre has been given the green-light – with the council granting developers planning permission. The £250m mixed-use scheme will see Crompton Place Shopping Centre demolished and replaced with a thriving new district. Brought forward by Bolton Regeneration Ltd – the JV between Beijing Construction Engineering […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bradford Council to Seek Consultant For £64m Link Road Business Case Jul 11, 2020 Bradford Council are seeking to develop a new South Bradford Link Road which will connect Westgate Hill and the East of the city – easing congesting and traffic, whilst unlocking land to create thousand so new jobs. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The £64m Bradford Link Road has been in the planning stages since 2012 – but the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BioMed Realty Achieves Huge Success At Babraham Research Campus Jul 11, 2020 BioMed Realty has completed the lease-up of its Babraham Research Campus in Cambridgeshire – showcasing the strength of the life science sector in the UK. The Oxford Cambridge Arc is set to be the focus of numerous developments of this type over the coming year, and despite the Covid-19 this announcement is a major boost […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tower Hamlets Seeks Contractors For £7bn DPS Jul 11, 2020 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has unveiled a massive £6.8bn construction plan to deliver new-build projects over the next 10 years. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The announcement comes as Tower Hamlets Council – who’re speaking on our Developing Tower Hamlets Webinar about their plans next week – are set to create a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Yorkshire Council To Develop Town Regeneration Plan Jul 11, 2020 East Riding of Yorkshire Council has given their support in developing a new masterplan for the town of Goole in a bid to drive investment and development. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The announcement will see plans drawn up for a large-scale regeneration of Goole – which will be submitted to Government in 2021 in a bid to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Blackpool Bids For Funds To Rejuvenate Town Centre Jul 11, 2020 Blackpool Council is ready to bid for significant government funding up to £25m that will help to renovate, transform and strengthen the future of the Town Centre as the next phase of its ambitious Town Centre Regeneration Strategy. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Blackpool is one of 100 towns that has been shortlisted across the UK to develop […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Levelling Up’ Should Form Crucial Part of Covid-19 Recovery Jul 10, 2020 In a post-COVID-19 world, the UK will need to look carefully at the challenges of urban and regional development in the UK. Given that the construction sector is at the forefront of activity to kickstart the economy, it’s time to look at ‘levelling up’ now – so we don’t see the gap between the North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
St James Securities Reveal Plans For 3,500 Capacity Venue Jul 10, 2020 St James Securities – who’re regenerating almost 5% of Derby’s city centre – has revealed plans for a new 3,500 capacity venue, with plans developed alongside Derby City Council. The Becketwell regeneration is set to be a catalyst for growth across the city, and this scheme could create 200 new jobs and drive £10m of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
