Hines unveils ambitious new ESG strategy in addition to key Global Head of ESG appointment Jun 25, 2021 Hines, the international real estate firm, has unveiled an ambitious new ESG strategy to elevate its commitments to environmental, social and governance issues, with a particular focus on the climate emergency, by accelerating its efforts to lead the industry in decarbonization of the built environment. The strategy underscores that the firm’s work which should benefit […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ellesmere Port to become global player in green energy – with £2bn of potential investment Jun 25, 2021 Ellesmere Port has the potential to attract more than £2bn in regeneration investment and become one of the first Net Zero Carbon Industrial cluster in the world. This is the verdict from a high-profile group of industry leaders who gathered this week to discuss exciting plans for the future of the Cheshire town. Delegates at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
GLP and Solidor announce new manufacturing and distribution centre Jun 25, 2021 GLP, a leading investor and developer of logistics warehouses and distribution parks has today announced that it is to develop a 136,000 SQ FT manufacturing facility and distribution centre for leading UK composite door manufacturer Solidor on the final plot at its G-Park Stoke development in Stoke-on-Trent. Solidor, part of the Masonite group, have signed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The WOW Network Q&A: Exploring EDI in the workplace and the built environment Jun 23, 2021 We’ve been speaking to Founder of The WOW Network Lisa Charlwood-Green on their work to support, guide and connect LGBT women at work… Q. What led to the founding of The WOW Network back in 2017 and how has the organisation developed since then? We founded in response to a study which found that 64% […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Harworth Group secures planning for 1.1m sq ft commercial development Jun 22, 2021 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for development and investment, is pleased to announce that it has secured planning approval for the development of up to 1.1 million sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space at its site in Wingates, Bolton, with the potential to create up to 1,500 new jobs. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BentallGreenOak and Mission Street JV makes life science acquisitions Jun 22, 2021 Acquisitions made by a Joint Venture between BentallGreenOak and science and innovation specialist Mission Street The development, totaling 5.5 acres, will deliver a major new innovation hub in Central Oxford to support burgeoning research and development demand Partnership will seek to expand presence in the UK’s growing life sciences and innovation sectors BentallGreenOak, has announced […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Former Head of Commercial Property at Berkeley Group joins UKREiiF Jun 22, 2021 Ben Roberts, a Real Estate Consultant with over twenty years of experience, has joined Leeds-based Built Environment Networking, the UK leaders in providing both physical and online, conferences, exhibitions and networking opportunities. In his new role as Built Environment Networking’s Consultant he will lead investor engagement for the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“Why I am proud Leeds is hosting the first UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum” – Keith Griffiths Jun 22, 2021 Next May Leeds will be welcoming thousands of visitors from across the world for three days of discussion, debate and networking as part of the first ever UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). I am confident that by next year the UK’s vaccine programme will mean the world is very different to the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aldermore Bank provides finance loan to sustainable developer Citu Jun 22, 2021 Aldermore bank has provided a £8.4m development finance loan to Citu Group, a low carbon property developer which specialises in using modern methods of construction (MMC) techniques to deliver high quality, energy-efficient and sustainable places. The loan will finance part of Citu’s new Kelham Central scheme in Sheffield, delivering 46 residential units. The timber panels […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for Sporting Quarter including 4,000-seater sports centre submitted to Bristol City Council Jun 22, 2021 The centrepiece of the proposals is a 4000-seater Sports and Convention Centre (SCC) which will see Bristol Flyers Basketball team join Bristol City and the Bristol Bears at BS3. Ashton Gate Chairman, Martin Griffiths said: “We first unveiled these proposals in September 2018, and it has been a long road to get to this point. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
