Announcement: Update & Information on 2020 Events Jul 10, 2020 The safety and wellbeing of our staff and those who attend our physical events is of absolute paramount importance to Built Environment Networking – and that’s why we’d today like to make an important announcement on our events schedule for the remainder of 2020. As global health concerns continue to develop, our team has been […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Online Construction Contracts Training Soars Jul 9, 2020 The number of project managers, contractors and stakeholders opting to carry out training in NEC contracts has sharply risen thanks to online training courses, NEC4 drafter Dr Stuart Kings reveals. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Online training on how to best use and understand the NEC suite of contracts was launched in May via NEC and national framework […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Submitted For Clearing & Demolition on 120-Acre Site Jul 8, 2020 The South Tees Development Corporation has submitted a planning application for significant preparation and clearing works to develop 120 acres of land at the site. The work will be carried out on land that was secured by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen last year following a landmark deal with Tata Steel Europe, which resulted in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Recoup Capital: Enabling Firms to Continuously Innovate, Improve and Grow Jul 7, 2020 Recoup Capital are R&D Tax Specialists – who make it their goal to provide companies with the funds they are entitled to, enabling the firm to continuously innovative, improve and grow. They’re fast becoming the go-to company for those looking to utilise R&D tax credits – and here’s a look into why: Find our more […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government Acts to Safeguard Affordable Homes During Pandemic Jul 6, 2020 A scheme to help get more families across England into affordable homes has been extended by a year, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today. Following unavoidable delays in the construction industry due to coronavirus, it is estimated that the building of 53,000 new affordable homes have stalled. The Government is stepping in to safeguard […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Retirement Villages Group Secures Site For £90m Development Jul 5, 2020 Developer Retirement Villages Group (RVG) has purchased a site in Surrey as they plan to bring forward a £90m later life living scheme. Plans for the site will see a new retirement living led mixed-use scheme which will include: 199 apartments [emaillocker id=”71749″] Wellness centre Pubic realm with pedestrianised square Retail and leisure space Library […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Gigafactory’ Planned For Shropshire Site? Jul 5, 2020 A massive new car battery facility with the potential to create 3,000 new jobs could be built in Shropshire – on land owned by Bradford Estates. Bradford Estates – who’re speaking on our upcoming Building Zero Carbon Britain Conference – are planning to develop a brand new town on land close to the M54, opening […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Grosvenor Submit Outline Plans For 2,200-Home Garden Community Jul 5, 2020 An outline planning application has been submitted for a new garden village in West Oxfordshire – a scheme led by Grosvenor and supported by West Oxfordshire District Council, Homes England and Oxfordshire County Council. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Known as Oxfordshire Cotswolds Garden Village the project will see the development of 2,200 new homes, a 27-acre business […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Global Pharmaceutical Firm AstraZeneca Gets Expansion Approval Jul 5, 2020 AstraZeneca – the global sciene-led biopharmaceutical business – has received the go-ahead for a new 8,890 sq m facility in Macclesfield. The site, on their Hurdsfield Campus, will see a new facility built that would house manufacturing, technical, storage and preparation areas for more than 72 employees. Cheshire East Council has given the thumbs up […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Project Speed: Framework-Enabled Accelerated Procurement Holds the Key to Construction Bounceback Jul 2, 2020 THE Prime Minister today outlined his plans to ‘build build build’ and ‘build back better’ during a speech in the West Midlands, intended to help the country – and economy – bounce back as quickly as possible. Gerard Toplass, executive chairman at Pagabo, reacts to the investment promises and discusses how procurement can assist with the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
