HBD expands investment portfolio with acquisition of industrial scheme May 10, 2021 HBD (formerly Henry Boot Developments) has acquired City Court, a 26, 945 sq. ft. industrial scheme in Manchester’s Ancoats neighbourhood – the developer’s third acquisition this month as it targets an investment portfolio of £150million. The developer acquired the Poland Street scheme from Urban Splash and Pears Group for £5.8 million. Comprising 13 units, it […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Guinness Partnership to commence works at Bristol site May 8, 2021 The Guinness Partnership is pleased to announce that construction work will soon commence at the McArthurs Yard site in Bristol, following the selection of Hill Group as main contractor. Sitting vacant for the last 20 years, and purchased by The Guinness Partnership in June 2018, this significant harbourside site in Bristol’s historic docks is one […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gleeds report reveals confidence returning despite materials challenges May 7, 2021 New research from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed optimism from the industry post-Covid. The consultancy’s spring Market Report found that nearly two thirds of contractors questioned had reported an increase in tender opportunities over the past quarter, with over 70% expecting this trend to continue into the next. This marks a shift […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Butler & Young Approved Inspectors become SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd as name change completes May 7, 2021 We’ve changed our name. We are proud to announce the recent change from Butler & Young Approved Inspectors to SOCOTEC Building Control Ltd. Being a part of the SOCOTEC brand will help develop our employees’ progression and opportunities, offer development as we embrace the continuation of growth and strengthen our existing teams, along with our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barratt Developments increase full year completion expectations May 6, 2021 Underlying market strength and strong customer demand has resulted in a positive start to the calendar year for Barratt Developments. Issuing a trading update in respect of the period from 1 January 2021 to 2 May 2021, the housebuilder said its net private reservation rate was strong at 0.83 (2020: 0.52; 2019: 0.79) per active outlet per […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Procure Plus announces £1.3bn low carbon housing framework May 6, 2021 Manchester social housing framework specialist Procure Plus has unveiled plans to establish a panel of firms to supply and install low and zero carbon technologies. Suppliers and contractors appointed to the £1.3bn framework agreement will be required to work collaboratively to increase energy efficiency within buildings across both social housing and the wider public sector. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Glasgow city centre development framework approved May 6, 2021 The Scottish government has approved a framework that will guide development of Glasgow city centre over the next three decades. The government’s approval of Glasgow City Council’s Strategic Development Framework (SDF) means that the plan can now be adopted. The SDF has six key ambitions: reinforce the city centre’s economic competitiveness; re-populate the city centre […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pitalia Real Estate makes first splash with acquisition of a former aircraft factory May 6, 2021 An investment vehicle launched by former JLL chairman has acquired a 35,000 sq ft former aircraft factory in Manchester for £9.3m. Pitalia Real Estate, the development and investment vehicle launched in March, has completed its first deal following the acquisition of Aeroworks in Manchester. The former aircraft factory, re-designed by Stephenson Studio architects, is home […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Manifesto to deliver 25,000+ homes annual in Scotland gets political backing May 6, 2021 Homes for Scotland, the industry body representing c200 organisations across the Scottish home building sector, has secured significant political support for its own manifesto call for the delivery at least 25,000 new homes each year. The backing, ahead of this week’s election, from key Conservative, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrat and SNP candidates was confirmed during […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Model’ for post-Covid town centre development set for launch May 6, 2021 A mixed-use development in the Midlands is being hailed as a model for the post-COVID revival of the UK’s town centres. The Beeston Square development in Nottinghamshire, masterplanned and designed by Leonard Design Architects, will see its first phase go live next month – opening the first brand new cinema and town square complex after […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
