An exclusive Q&A with Crown Commercial Services on Offsite Manufacturing Jun 12, 2019 The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is of course well known across the industry, but for those who may not know, tell us a little about the CCS and the work you’re responsible for… The Crown Commercial Service is the largest Public Sector Procurement Organisation in the UK. Last year we spent £13bn on frameworks – […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
“Taking on construction was my way of rebelling” Jun 12, 2019 Emma Noble, Strategic Development Manager at Perfect Circle, recently shared a fantastic story with us about how she landed a career in the construction industry – and we thought this was definitely something which needed to be shared. Here is her journey from standing in the queue to enrol in Business Studies to her career […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pagabo announces alliance with leading construction tech firm – Sypro software a project game changer for Pagabo customers Jun 11, 2019 Construction procurement experts, Pagabo, have announced a new alliance with leading contract management software providers, Sypro. The formalisation of the partnership, which comes into effect on June 13, 2019 will offer Pagabo clients’ cloud-based and time-saving solutions as well as value for money across its influential frameworks. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The decision to partner with the […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Planning application submitted for landmark Tower Works site Jun 11, 2019 Ask Real Estate – who’re set to speaker at the Leeds City Region Development Plans Conference in September, and their development partner Cedar Maple Oak Ltd, have submitted a planning application to develop the historic Tower Works site on Globe Road in Leeds city centre. The plans were warmly received by the city’s Plans Panel […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Swan Housing give their thoughts on Offsite Manufacturing Jun 10, 2019 A housing association with a difference, Swan is focused on achieving the biggest social impact possible and creating balanced neighbourhoods by specialising in social, affordable and private sale homes. Our focus is ensuring as many people as possible have somewhere to feel at home. As we celebrate our 25th year in 2019, we’ve grown to […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Curtin&Co give exclusive thoughts on the Oxford Cambridge ARC Jun 10, 2019 It is absolutely clear that Government at all levels has a commitment to delivering an Oxford Cambridge ARC. That commitment is articulated in a number of ways, not least the joint declaration between Government and partners that was published in March. The reasons for the commitment are obvious: both the Cambridge and Oxford economies are […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Managing historic environment project risk as part of successful developments Jun 8, 2019 Over 90% of archaeological work undertaken across the UK comes about as a result of developments and the heritage legislation and planning requirements in force at the time. What can developers and their agents do to ensure that archaeology and built heritage doesn’t become a costly and time-consuming project constraint… Heritage Legislation When progressing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What defines an airport city? – Placemarque Jun 6, 2019 Placemarque chose to sponsor Built Environment Networking’s Airport Cities Development Conference because it combines our key markets. We create wayfinding for large estates and for communities. An airport city involves (possibly) the most complex of all estates. And community-wise, an airport city is the same as every other city, isn’t it? People have to eat, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government Framework success for Premier Modular Jun 6, 2019 Premier Modular Limited, a leading offsite manufacturer and speaker at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition & Conference next week, has been named as suppliers on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Modular Buildings Framework. Premier has vast experience of working across the full range of sectors looking to benefit from this Government led drive to use offsite […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Extreme’ wall membranes driving major performance improvements on site Jun 6, 2019 Protect Membranes, an exhibitor at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition and Conference next week and a UK producer of construction and roofing membranes, has introduced two new waterproof breather membranes designed for use externally on timber frame, SIPs and CLT wall panels, achieving a Class W1 resistance to water penetration. Launched in tandem with the STA […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
