Future Development Plans – North East

With the North East region being one of the main beneficiaries of the levelling up agenda it is an exciting time for the region with a host of multi-million pound developments in the pipeline.

Built Environment Networking returns to the North East for this bi-annual event which brings together the organisations behind forthcoming schemes who will share project insight, collaboration opportunities and market analysis. This session is a great opportunity for your company to secure a future pipeline of work while networking with some of the area’s most influential names.

Speakers for this event include:

Mark Williams,
Executive Director

Chris Smith,
Executive Director of Business Growth

Mark David,
Business Engagement and Opportunities Manager

Denise McGuckin,
Managing Director

Ian Williams,
Chief Executive

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• RivingtonHark – As master developers behind the reimagination of Newcastle City centre, Rivingtonhark are working to regenerate Northumberland Street with a new £50m vision. Plans include an overhaul of well known Eldon Square shopping centre and pedestrianising the area to create a cultural quarter for events, dining and leisure activity. Mark joins the event to share his organisation’s vision for the region and to talk about other forthcoming projects.

• Business Durham – Business Durham have created an innovation fund which grants money to construction employers to cover research and development as well as staff costs and Mark will be joining the event to share details with delegates about how they can possibly benefit.

• Darlington Borough Council – As Darlington council brings forward £225m worth of regeneration projects- including the £100m reimagination of the train station and the £125m Bank Top scheme. The town is also preparing for the arrival of the Treasury with several potential sites identified to host hundreds of new jobs and create true inclusive economic growth. Ian joins us to detail the future of Darlington and interact with our audience on how they can get involved.

• Thirteen Group – Thirteen owns and manages some 34,000 properties in the North East and Yorkshire. Their experience spans from providing homes for rent to building and selling new homes and supporting vulnerable people with thoughtful and effective services. They have a wide-array of ongoing projects ranging from 12-home developments in Darlington to a 222-home project in Gresham. Thirteen have also recently submitted an application to work with Middlesbrough Council to deliver almost 300 homes in the Grove Hill area of the town

• Hartlepool Borough Council – Hartlepool Borough Council are working on a variety of regeneration schemes that will contribute to levelling up the town and the wider region. Over the next few years, a wide array of major projects will be delivered across the town. The Hartlepool Waterfront will be developed into a landmark destination, featuring a mix of civic, cultural, and visitor attractions, as well as the new multi-million pound ‘Highlight’ Leisure Centre. The rest of the town will also be undergoing key regeneration with £25 million granted to the council via the UK Government’s Town Fund. Major renovation works will also be taking place at various historical sites across the city, including a £3m transformation of Hartlepool’s historic Borough Hall and the restoration of the Grade II-Listed Shades Hotel.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening in the North East. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

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Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The programme and agenda will run as follows:

13:15-13:30 – Networking & Exhibition

13:30-13:50 – Breakout Session with Mark David, Business Durham

13:50-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00- Main Stage: Speakers, Presentations, Discussion and Debate

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details and URL a week or so before the event to gain access.

Main Stage

On here you’ll be able to navigate what is in our ‘Programme’ where our speakers, panels and discussions will take place. You’ll be able to get involved in the discussion, ask questions and more.

Networking Lounges

You can connect with the attendees in our networking lounges – video chatting with others at the event.

Exhibition Area

View our partners and sponsors, have a chat with them and learn more about their business.