The increased confidence in Birmingham’s property market… Jan 21, 2019 There is a real confidence about the market in Birmingham and the West Midlands currently – and major developers and investors including Long Harbour, Galliard Homes and the University of Warwick are set to share details on how that is feeding into additional investment and development in the region at our West Midlands Development Conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lower cost spurs appetite for Sheffield, top developer says Jan 18, 2019 The increasing cost of developing in the most established centres has boosted the attraction of other major regional cities like Sheffield, a leading north west developer has said. Adam Higgins, Founder and Director of Capital & Centric, told delegates at our Sheffield event about the company’s first foray in the city regional market – the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CaMKOx catalysts: shaping the vision Jan 17, 2019 Ahead of the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference we hear exclusively from Gemma Goddard, Senior Associate at Birketts LLP, on maximising the huge potential the proposed Oxford-Cambridge infrastructure presents to the region: The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has a vision: creating the UK’s own ’Silicon Valley’ in the form of a seamlessly connected hi-tech […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Avant Homes acquire £36m development site Jan 17, 2019 Major housebuilder Avant Homes have purchased a large proportion of land at Chesterfield’s £340m Waterside development site as they continue their growth plans. Avant, who recently announced their ambition to become a £1bn turnover business by 2023, instantly submitted an application to Chesterfield Borough Council for reserved matters planning approval following the £36m acquisition with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘If our city is going to grow, so must we’ – Leeds’ 2019 development plans Jan 17, 2019 With Leeds City Centre set to double in size as rising investment brings exciting prospects across the built environment, Paul Dodsworth, Managing Director of Wates Construction North, joins the debate and emphasises the need for the industry to stay ahead of the curve. “The new year never fails to bring renewed energy and vitality; […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for modular and modern forms of housing across Yorkshire Jan 16, 2019 The hot-topic of offsite and modular construction was a key talking point at our York Development Plans Conference, all which are set to be discussed and showcased at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition & Conference set to be held in Harrogate this June. Tamsin Hart-Jones, part of the development team at York Central, confirmed that they’re […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bidding for work on major 45-ha brownfield site open to SME’s Jan 16, 2019 York Central is to open up bidding for work on the vast 45-ha site to SME contractors, a member of their development team has announced. Speaking at our conference in York Tamsin Hart-Jones said that the scheme, which is set to transform one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration sites, will create ‘a range of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans launched for 900 new homes in Milton Keynes Jan 16, 2019 A major new residential development in Milton Keynes is set to be officially launched this week, which could house more than 900 new homes. The 45 hectare site, once earmarked as a potential training ground for Milton Keynes Dons FC, will now officially go out to the public for consultation to showcase the proposed plans. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A; Developing cities to be smart – Siemens Jan 15, 2019 Sarah Handley, Carbon Neutral Programme Manager at Siemens, is set to speak at the Smart Cities Development Conference on the 6th February. Ahead of the event we hear exclusively from Sarah on the exceptional work Siemens is doing within the market as one of the leading smart city providers. Siemens is at the forefront […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
WSP on the Oxford Cambridge Arc Corridor – strategic priorities, delivery mechanisms and more Jan 15, 2019 Adrian Hames, Director & Head of Transport Planning at WSP: The Oxford to Cambridge Arc continues to be a ‘hot’ topic, with many parties discussing the region’s growth potential. Bringing partners together is a must if we are to tackle the challenges and enable delivery, so we’re excited to help drive the conversation at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
