Quicker planning process needed for UK ports May 11, 2019 The growth of UK ports are often held back by a planning system that moves too slowly for the fast-changing needs of the sector, our Ports Development Conference has heard. Speaking at the event DP World’s Estate Manager Nick Orbell said: “Ports don’t like lag time. If a response is needed, it needs to be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK ports ongoing and future major development projects May 11, 2019 A shift in demand for sector services across UK ports, and an over capacity in the UK market, is changing the trading landscape and the new developments and regeneration happening at each port. Our Ports Development Conference heard about the ongoing major projects and future plans – including the biggest port project currently in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Port bosses warn Brexit may cause traffic chaos, but also opportunities May 11, 2019 The road network of the south east of England could become choked due to congestion at Dover if there is a hard Brexit, our Ports Development Conference has heard. Tim Morris, Chief Executive of UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) – which represents nine of the largest port operators across the UK – pointed out the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Overcoming challenges in restoring heritage buildings May 10, 2019 David Hills, Partner at Purcell, recently presented details of his work as lead architect on the incredible Battersea Power Station regeneration project. Speaking at our National Partner CIOB’s event focused on exploring quality and standards in the heritage architecture sector he delves into the impressive examples of hertiage restoration projects across the UK. As an […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First Base – Thoughts on Offsite Manufacturing May 9, 2019 For decades developers and builders have been trying to improve the performance of the construction industry – cut waste, improve efficiency and safety – like the manufacturing sector has been able to. Rethinking Construction – Sir John Egan’s Report of 1998, made all the now-familiar points. The more recent Farmer Report with the threatening sub-title […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Trebor and Hillwood enter into major Development Agreements for Industrial, Speculative development site located at Dabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Nottingham May 8, 2019 Trebor and Hillwood have entered into an agreement with the current lessee of a 5.8 acre site on a prominent industrial location in Nottingham. Trebor/Hillwood are to bring forward a comprehensive development of the Brownfield site for a proposed industrial, speculative, development with units consisting of 42,635 sq ft and 77,692 sq ft. [emaillocker id=”71749″] […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Major Construction Event set for the Midlands May 8, 2019 On the 23rd May, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together at the Midlands Development Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year. The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business, politics and local government lead a regional economic debate including discussions […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Plans point to booming Yorkshire industrial property market May 8, 2019 MORE THAN 200 industrial and logistics schemes are planned for Yorkshire and the Humber – showing investors’ confidence in the region. Research from planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore shows an estimated 203 industrial schemes, worth around £10.2bn, are in the pipeline. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Analysis of industry data shows the schemes are at various stages […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Midland Heart & Partner hand over first homes on first joint development May 7, 2019 Leading Midland housing provider Midland Heart has begun to hand over its first homes built with developer Partner. The Leicestershire development at Station Road, Bagworth, is the first of a series of sites on the horizon between the two organisations. The £8.5m development, which is near Coalville, has revitalised almost four acres of derelict industrial […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
The Ridge, Haverhill Business Park – Trebor/Hillwood Submit Planning For Major Industrial Park For Speculative Development May 7, 2019 Trebor Developments, working in conjunction with its partner, Hillwood, submitted a planning application at Haverhill Business Park, Suffolk, to bring forward a range of 5 industrial buildings from 12,195 sq ft to 64,734 sq ft, which will be delivered during 2019, once permission has been granted. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Units will be available to lease on […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
