University of Reading Q&A – Estates Development Programme & Playing Their Role in Economic Growth Mar 21, 2021 The University of Reading play a crucial role in the economic development across the Thames Valley. And they have some ambitious plans over the coming years to aid student retention and create high value jobs across the region. We’ve been speaking to Prof Robert Van de Noort – Vice Chancellor at the University – following […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon Interiors strengthens leadership team in the Midlands Mar 14, 2021 =A national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor with a reputation for refurbishing and remodelling complex buildings, has strengthened its regional leadership team in the Midlands. Willmott Dixon Interiors has appointed Phil Crowther to the role of regional director, with responsibility for all business activities in the Midlands and appointed Stuart Kerr as operations director. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What Does the Latest Budget Announcement Mean for the Property Sector? Mar 14, 2021 Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget announcement earlier this month saw property professionals, landlords, homeowners and buyers all poised, ready to find out the financial provisions which would be put into place to support them as the country eases into a new, post-pandemic normal. The Chancellor outlined several financial provisions which are to be implemented in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Incorporating Historic Building Stock into Future Development Mar 8, 2021 AB Heritage’s Leanne Tindle explores how historic character can be used in new developments to create a unique local identity to positively influence how residents, workers and visitors experience the built environment around them. Repurposing historic building stock can play an important role in supporting both a low carbon agenda and local economies. Overview A […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Industry Insights: What’s Ahead For Construction? Mar 4, 2021 Award winning construction PR agency Smith Goodfellow give us an update on what’s ahead for construction this year… 2020 was a year of challenges for every sector and construction was no exception. The industry fared better than some, however, with many sites continuing to operate, despite some supply chain disruption and the need to adapt […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
How Green Retrofitting Creates a ‘Powerhouse’ of Efficiency Feb 28, 2021 Ahead of our Residential Green Retrofit Conference we’ve been hearing from one of our event partners – Schneider Electric – on making the right decisions to tackle climate change… Simpler. Easier. Wiser. We all want to make the right decisions. To that end, consumers, enterprises and governments have joined forces to tackle climate change. However, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Inclusion Group Re-Appoints Ward Hadaway to its Legal Framework Feb 28, 2021 One of the UK’s leading providers of supported accommodation has re-appointed Ward Hadaway to its legal panel framework. Inclusion Group headquartered in York, operates almost 3,000 units in management, located across over 100 local authority areas of the UK to meet the specific care and support needs of adults with learning disabilities, mental ill health, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ward Hadaway Make Double Appointment For Manchester Team Feb 28, 2021 Law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its Built Environment Team in Manchester with the appointment of two solicitors. The firm has continued with its growth aspirations by appointing Emma Collins and Chris Devitt. Emma joins as an associate solicitor and will be responsible for advising and providing legal advice to both landlords and tenants in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Approved for Liverpool Energy Centre to Heat Homes and Businesses Feb 28, 2021 Plans for an energy centre in Liverpool with renewable technologies to help provide low carbon heat and hot water to residents and businesses have been approved by Liverpool City Council. The Peel NRE facility between Great Howard Street and Sherwood Street is expected to save around 4,200 tonnes of carbon per year, this will be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Peel L&P Demonstrates Climate Resilience by Reverifying Net Zero Carbon Status Feb 28, 2021 10 of Peel L&P’s buildings have demonstrated net zero carbon status for a second year running, saving 558 tonnes of carbon in a year the equivalent volume of 98 full Olympic-sized swimming pools. The properties in Greater Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow have been re-verified against the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) 2019 definition based on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
