Framework Providers Utilise Cutting-Edge Technology Oct 30, 2019 The future of the construction industry and frameworks was the focus of the final session of the Construction Frameworks Conference. Mark Chadwick, Director of Business Services at Fusion 21 told attendees that clients were embracing new technologies, he said: “Things around Electric charging points, LED lights, new things that are coming through are what […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Social Value Being Incorporated in Huge Developments Oct 30, 2019 As a result of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 there has been a radical shift in thinking around public sector procurement. Speaking at our Frameworks conference Gerard Toplass, Executive Chairman of Pagabo noted how the public sector is “Moving from acknowledgement of social value into accounting for it.” At Guy’s and St […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
‘Call to Action’ for Socially Responsible Commissioning Oct 30, 2019 The Director of Construction Impact Frameworks (CIF), Sara Lawton issued a ‘Call to Action’ at the recent Frameworks Conference, she told delegates “We are inviting the whole of the public sector, along with the construction industry to join us in championing responsible commissioning”. Construction Impact Frameworks has worked to reinvest in the third sector […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Multi £bn works announced by major frameworks providers Oct 30, 2019 Simon Toplass, Chief Executive of PAGABO, a provider that has £10.5bn in frameworks revealed at our recent conference the firms incredible growth, he said:“3 out of the last 4 years we’ve had triple digit growth in revenue terms” Pagabo are tendering their professional services and major works, which combined make up the £10.5bn figure. Pagabo’s USP […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Avoiding the Race to the Bottom Within the Construction Sector Oct 30, 2019 The introductory panel at the recent Frameworks conference discussed the challenges and successes over the past year within the industry. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Keith Heard, Chair of the National Association of Construction Frameworks warned delegates that “Contractors are flirting with financial disaster,” he further commented that this had “led to a lot of commentators to suggest […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Hammerson plans new 205-bed hotel at Victoria Gate, Leeds Oct 30, 2019 The plans will see the site redeveloped into a new flagship hotel, further enhancing the offer at Hammerson’s retail and leisure destination and the Leeds cultural quarter, driving additional footfall and spend to the city. Hammerson will be discussing their retail developments our upcoming Retail Development Conference. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson’s […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Plans for New Windfarm Off The Solway Coast Oct 30, 2019 Plans to build new off-shore windfarms off the Solway Coast have been revealed. The Crown Estate has opened the formal tender process for companies wanting to build new windfarms to apply to use seabed areas it has released in the Irish Sea. They will be revealing more around their plans for wind generation at our […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
1.6m funding for York Central Approved Amid Uncertainty over Govt Funds Oct 30, 2019 Nearly £1.6 million of funding has been granted to help the York Central development take a step forward. But City of York Council is still waiting to hear if its bid for £77.1 million of essential Government funding for the scheme has been successful. The council will be discussing the development at our upcoming York Future […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
£85m Eden Project North Enters Public Consultation Phase Oct 29, 2019 Eden Project North has launched a series of public consultation events into its plans for an £85m attraction at Morecambe Bay, as it targets a planning application submission in 2020. Eden Project International are speaking at our upcoming Lancashire Development Plans event. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Like the Eden Project in Cornwall, Eden Project North would be […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Incorporating Built Heritage into City Centre Developments Oct 29, 2019 Incorporating Built Heritage into Birmingham’s City Centre Developments In this article AB Heritage Ltd provide some ideas about how developers and their agents can cost-effectively and sensitively manage the Historic Environment to meet their objectives, and we present case studies involving important pre-commencement works in Birmingham’s historic quarter. AB heritage are sponsoring our upcoming Birmingham […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
