Manchester’s most sustainable building May 23, 2019 The most sustainable building in Manchester has officially reached practical completion this week. FORE Partnership, a purpose-driven real estate investment firm who’re working heavily across Europe and the UK, have announced the completion of its Grade A office development Windmill Green in the centre of Manchester. The building, which boasts to be ‘the most sustainable […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
DB Symettry gain green light for 136-acre scheme May 23, 2019 DB Symettry have been given the thumbs up for a major 136-acre scheme set to be transformed into a new logistics hub. The firm, who were recently acquired by Tritax Big Box REIT to create the largest portfolio of prime ‘Big Box’ logistics assets across the UK, now have outline permission to deliver 2.31m sq […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Enterprise Zone Meets With Foreign Investors On Future Of Enterprise Zone May 22, 2019 Blackpool Council representatives met with overseas investors recently to explore the development opportunities at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. The delegation from the United Arab Emirates included His Excellency Mahmood AlHashmi, a prominent businessman and Atif Malik of AM Corporation, Manchester, who enjoyed a guided tour of the Enterprise Zone and Blackpool Airport after signing a […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Brexit; the inside view from construction industry May 22, 2019 Business leaders from within the industry met at Spencer House in London for a strategic discussion around the state of the industry and how the sector was reacting to market and political conditions, in particular the fact that BREXIT had been hanging over us for nearly 3 years and was creating an unstable platform for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
WSP share their thought on the Midlands Engine May 21, 2019 The Midlands Engine is the strong narrative that industry needs Economic growth increasingly relies on a strong and engaging narrative to underpin long term planning and delivery. The Midlands Engine, through its vision for growth, is key to providing this, and thus boosting confidence in both east and west Midlands as a place to do […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
University looks to develop PRS homes for staff and post-graduates May 21, 2019 The University of Hertfordshire is considering building homes for staff and post-graduates because homes in the local area are too expensive. Speaking at our event in Hertfordshire the Director of Estates at the university – Ian Grimes – said the faculty was looking to address the consequences of unaffordable homes in the region. He said: […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“We need your help” May 19, 2019 As hosts of the leading built environment networking events, we are always looking at ways we can improve and modernise to ensure we are providing everyone with an outstanding experience. We have recently partnered with Constructing Rainbows to look at ways we can encourage a more diverse audience to our events. We know that by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scottish univerisities focus on business and innovation expertise to attract investment May 17, 2019 Scottish Universities are boosting their business and innovation expertise to ensure that their capital expenditure plans have adequate businesses cases to attract investment in a tough funding environment. Speaking at our conference in Glasgow, Andy McGoff, Director, Finance and Operations at Edinburgh Napier University, said that universities have had little choice but to seek new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A from Nottingham Trent University May 16, 2019 The property, development, infrastructure and construction industries are set to come together on the 23rd May at the Midlands Development Conference with one thing in mind – driving growth within the economy. Nottingham Trent University is one of two major higher education institutions in the city of Nottingham, and the 13th largest in the UK. Tell us […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
The moment social value was born May 15, 2019 It is 40 years since the British gangster movie, The Long Good Friday, was released and there have been numerous documentaries to mark the cinematic milestone. In the film, the main character Harold Shand (played by Bob Hoskins) gives a stellar speech aboard his luxury yacht moored on the banks of the Thames, presenting a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
