Redundant London hospital buildings to be redeveloped as integrated homes/office space Feb 25, 2021 Part of a hospital in London is be demolished to make way for a multi-use development which will include 129 new homes. The new buildings will also incorporate commercial units and a cycle park while the Royal Free London NHS Foundations Trust, who runs the Edgware Community Hospital in North West London, has assured residents […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Government of Jersey to invest £200m in far-reaching redevelopment of St Helier town centre Feb 23, 2021 ONE of Jersey’s most valuable pieces of real estate is set to be transformed as part of a far-reaching £200m redevelopment of St Helier’s popular tourist area. The Jersey Development Company (JDC) has instructed internationally-renowned planning specialists Gillespies to oversee the project which is set to include a new National Art Gallery, seaside amphitheatre, pier, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
New Ministry of Housing headquarters to be located in Wolverhampton Feb 23, 2021 Development opportunities in Wolverhampton could be set for a major boost after the Ministry of Housing announced plans to create a joint headquarters in the city. Minister Robert Jenrick is set to confirm more details in spring but the overall aim of the initiative will see 500 departmental staff working in the West Midlands city […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£25m Tay Cities Deal grant unlocks major building programme at the University of Dundee Feb 23, 2021 The University of Dundee is set to embark on a major building programme thanks to a £25m investment from the Scottish government. Work on overhauling facilities linked to the biomedical department is due to start in January 2022 and be completed by the summer of 2023. The planning application is due to be reviewed at […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Aviva installs new Chief Investment Officer to oversee £47bn Real Assets division Feb 23, 2021 Asset management giants Aviva Investors has made its second major appointment of 2021. Following on from last month’s arrival of Mark Versey as the new Chief Executive Officer, Daniel McHugh has been promoted to the global executive team as Chief Investment Officer of its £47bn Real Assets business. Moving up from his position as Managing […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
IN FOCUS: Global renewable energy visionaries RES Feb 12, 2021 RES is leading the way in the drive towards a zero carbon society and meeting the UK’s renewable energy needs. We asked them about their plans and playing their part in the sustainability revolution. You have built a development portfolio of over 2GW of Wind and Solar energy in the UK and RES has established […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand? Feb 12, 2021 The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more