Edmond Shipway moves to new Nottingham city centre office Jun 1, 2021 The construction consultancy behind some of the UK’s most unique projects, Edmond Shipway, has relocated its Nottingham office. The award-winning practice has relocated its Nottingham operations to an open plan space at 1 Broadway in the Lace Market, after 18 years on Phoenix Park, facilitated by FHP Property Consultants. Dealing with more than £600m of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Caddick Construction completes new-look Kendal Town Hall Jun 1, 2021 Caddick Construction has completed the refurbishment of the historic Kendal Town Hall. South Lakeland District Council’s (SLDC) main reception area has been relocated to the front of the town hall to make it more accessible for customers and community groups. Spaces have also been created inside the town hall for use by community organisations. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transforming estates in a post-pandemic world May 31, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a major shift in focus for the public sector. As local authorities develop plans to support the UK’s recovery, the role of estates transformation has become more significant than ever before. Back in 2018, the Cabinet Office launched its estate strategy, aiming to deliver the best possible public services, releasing […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“Now is the time” to turn renewables ambition into reality – creating a new clean energy revolution May 31, 2021 This article was written by Bob Buskie – Chief Executive of the Port of Cromarty Firth and lead spokesperson for Opportunity Cromarty Firth. The next decade will see a revolution in clean energy production and consumption as the rise of renewables continues at a dramatic pace. Nowhere in Scotland is better placed to take advantage […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon backing sustainability to play key role in regional growth May 28, 2021 Willmott Dixon, the privately owned construction and interiors company, publishes its accounts for the 12 months to 31 December 2020. 2020 financial highlights: Turnover £1.191bn (2019: £1.246bn) Cash at bank up to £98.8m (2019: £93.1m) Profit before tax and goodwill at £11.9m (2019: £31.3m) Profit before tax margin of 1% (2019: 2.5%) Repeat business: 60% […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Rumours circling of Tesla interest in UK factory May 27, 2021 Elon Musk’s brief visit to the UK – flying into Luton Airport – has started rumours around a potential Tesla factory here in the UK. The EV leader flew in on a private jet last weekend, staying for two days, which coincides with a hunt by UK officials for “a major new car plant” location. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
LondonMetric continue spending spree with acquisition of urban warehouses May 27, 2021 LondonMetric Property has announced the acquisition of two vacant London warehouse assets in Brent Cross and Streatham for a combined purchase price of £13.5 million. The Company has agreed a new 20 year lease with Jacuna Kitchens across c.75% of the combined space. Jacuna will operate c.100 dark kitchens across both locations and LondonMetric will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£700bn economic prize lies in wait for Britain, according to CBI report May 27, 2021 A report set to be published next week by the CBI will call for a Learning for Life Levy to replace the UK’s Apprenticeship Levy. The economic opportunity totals £700bn if business and government can forge a partnership focused on innovation across key industry sectors. The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) is the UK’s biggest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Eden Project reveals site of new Dundee tourist attraction May 27, 2021 The Eden Project wants the site of a former Dundee gasworks to be the location for its first attraction in Scotland. The charity said the East Dock Street site would be a “powerful symbol of regeneration.” It said the attraction would include walled gardens and draw on the history of Dundee’s Nine Incorporated Trades. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hines and aparto partners with Kooth in mental health drive May 27, 2021 Hines, the international real estate firm, via its aparto brand, has become the first purpose-built student accommodation provider in the UK and Ireland to partner with Kooth Plc, to make its personalised digital mental health platform freely available to all residents. The Kooth platform provides free, safe and anonymous access to drop-in chats, counselling, content […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
