Contractors Sought For £1.5bn New Build Housing Framework Jan 24, 2021 A new framework is being launched by Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), Consortium Procurement Construction and LHC which will cover the development of new build housing. The H2 framework, replacing the current Scottish Procurement Alliance H1 framework, will extend outside of Scotland – with a focus on other areas in England. Further information will be shared […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
SDS Ltd: A Heretical Appeal For Better SuDs Design Jan 23, 2021 The conversation at our recent Flood Risk & Defence Development Conference covered a wide range of topics including best practice in water infrastructure systems. Following the event one of the attendees SDS Ltd shared the following article written by Jo Bradley – UK Director of Operations at Stormwater Shepherds… Even with the best intentions, common […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leeds City Centre Site Safeguarded for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Connection Jan 23, 2021 Land earmarked for Phase 2b of HS2, connecting the line to Leeds Station and the Northern Powerhouse Rail network, has been announced by HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson. The announcement will safeguard the site in Leeds city centre and the developer of the site has been made aware of the plans. Andrew Stephenson said: “By protecting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Enhancing Customer Experience To Accelerate Business Growth Jan 23, 2021 Ahead of their free-to-attend event focused on helping construction and property firms generate more profit through customer focus, we’ve been speaking to Brand Vista’s Director Emma Titchener… Q. Could you explain a little bit a bit about what Brand Vista can offer to firms in the construction and property sectors? Growth by helping them to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Department for Transport Announced £760m Funding For East West Rail Jan 23, 2021 The new rail line connecting Oxford and Cambridge and unlocking an “once in a generation” economic opportunity has received £760m of funding from the Department for Transport. The funds will be used to lay track along a disused line between Bicester and Bletchley – and services could begin as early as 2025 with the wider […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
McCarthy & Stone and Sigmat Agree Major Partnership Jan 22, 2021 Sigmat have agreed a major new partnership with McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, to use Sigmat’s unique modern method of construction (MMC). Following a detailed selection process, Sigmat secured the framework as the Partner of Choice based on the merits of its industry-leading, eco-friendly and dynamic Light Gauge […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pitman Tozer Architects Q&A: Working Across The Capital Jan 20, 2021 Pitman Tozer Architects have recently partnered with us to host a free-to-attend event – the Future Development Plans in Brent Event. The event will delve into the regeneration and development ambitions of the region, which Pitman Tozer Architects will play a key role in, and ahead of the event we’ve been speaking to Director Luke […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Further Images Revealed For New Leeds Bradford Airport Railway Station Jan 20, 2021 Fresh images have been revealed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority which showcases the new £42m railway station at Leeds Bradford Airport. The station has been touted for a number of years but now plans are coming together and a public consultation for the project has now been launched. The line will run on the Leeds […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Augmented Reality (AR) In Construction – Revolutionising the Industry Jan 20, 2021 Ahead of our latest ConTech Series event, Augmented Reality in Construction, we’ve been hearing from one of our guest speakers – Director of Darf Design Sahar Fikouhi. She’s been sharing how AR can enable architecture, engineering and construction professionals to enhance their work and visualise projects on-site…. Q. Could you share with us a little […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Peel L&P Launches New Natural Resources and Energy Business to Support a Green Economic Recovery Jan 20, 2021 Regeneration business Peel L&P – who’re speaking at the Sustainable Energy in Development Conference – has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the UK to achieve a green post-pandemic recovery with the launch of a new division and a strengthened focus on its natural resources and energy development activity. Peel NRE launches today (Wednesday, 20 January) […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
