Looking Up After Locking Down – Seeing Building’s Magnificent Architecture With Fresh Eyes Apr 4, 2021 Adoptive Londoner of ten years and marketing manager for building restoration specialists Thomann-Hanry, I’ve discovered that absence makes the heart grow fonder in our post-lockdown capital. After a few years working in building restoration, it’s all too easy to get immersed in the technical minutiae of façade cleans, repainting and masonry repairs. As a result, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fundamental Focus on Social Inclusion Vital to Future of Sustainable Cities Apr 2, 2021 Equality and social inclusion must go hand in hand with climate protection and economic growth to ensure the long-term success of sustainable cities and a green recovery post-pandemic, says a new report. The Rethinking Sustainable Citiesreport highlights how the pandemic has resulted in a greater imperative to unify efforts and change our cities for the better, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Finch Consulting Kick Starts 2021 With £600k of Project Wins Apr 2, 2021 An East Midlands based risk management company working across the UK, Europe and worldwide, is trying to shake off the COVID-19 hangover and Brexit disruption by kick starting its new year with over £600k of new project wins in construction, food manufacturing, electrical vehicle supply and waste processing. Finch Consulting, which is based in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Government Must Show Vision & Foresight To Power Data Centre Growth Apr 2, 2021 Robert Laird – Account Director at SP Broadway – was recently involved in our Data Centres Development Conference and he shares his views the event and the key things to drive growth… I had the pleasure of attending (virtually, of course) Built Environment Networking’s Data Centres Development Conference. The event was organised superbly and the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Schneider Electric – Can UK rail make decarbonisation run on time? Apr 2, 2021 It is already widely acknowledged in the transport industry that when it comes to sustainability, rail can have a significant impact on reducing our emissions. From the daily commute to goods haulage, decarbonised railjourneys could help many of us make our lives more sustainable. Despite this, the UK rail sector has been slow to move to a more electrified, digitalised, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Jacobs – Helping Deliver The Transformational Meridian Water Project Apr 2, 2021 Following their involvement in our Enfield Future Development Plans Event we’ve been speaking to Jacob’s Vice President of People and Place Kate Kenny… Q. Could you share with us some of the work that Jacobs has been doing when it comes to the major £6bn Meridian Water project? In early 2020, Jacobs was commissioned as […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Shoosmiths – Playing Their Role in the UK’s Bid To Connect the North Apr 2, 2021 Ahead of their involvement in the Transport for the North: The Full Rail Vision Event we’ve been speaking to Shoosmith’s Partner David Mathias… Q. What are you most looking forward to at the Transport for the North: The Full Rail Vision Event in which you’re sponsoring? With publication of the Integrated Rail Plan expected soon, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Allegra Care – Developing Modern Care Homes & Helping Alleviate Under-Supply Apr 2, 2021 We’ve been speaking exclusively with Allegra Care – one of the newest entrants to the UK care home sector. With the industry thriving we’ve been discussing their ongoing and future projects and plans… Q. Allegra Care have recently formed a partnership with Moorfield Group to create a £125m portfolio of nursing and dementia care homes, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Butler & Young Approved Inspectors Announce 1st April Rebrand Mar 23, 2021 We are excited that Butler & Young Approved Inspectors will be rebranded as SOCOTEC Building Control from the 1st April 2021. The Butler & Young Group became a part of the SOCOTEC Group of companies in 2019 and the moment is the right time to change our name and take our professional and reliable reputation with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
McCormick Property Development: Developing Across Africa & Navigating the Challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic Mar 21, 2021 Following their involvement in our event focused on development and investment activity across the continent of Africa, and new trends happening, we’ve heard from Jacon McCormick – Managing Director of MPD who have a plethora of development activity across the continent… Q. McCormick Property Development (MPD) has a particular specialism in bringing forward retail developments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
