WiredScore Commits To Certified B Corporation Status Jan 20, 2021 WiredScore, the company behind the global digital connectivity rating system, steps into 2021 with a commitment to achieving Certified B Corporation status, ambitious growth plans, a brand new look and some fresh faces on the team. WiredScore joins the growing ranks of progressive companies pursuing the Certified B Corp status, thereby demonstrating the company’s commitment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“No Nuclear – No Net Zero” – The Green Energy Source Vital to the UK’s Green Ambitions Jan 20, 2021 With Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C moving forward, and announcement such as that by Rolls Royce surrounding their desire to deliver new reactors as part of a consortium there is a real buzz within the nuclear sector at present – and it could be crucial to enabling the UK to achieve net zero. Ahead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Buckland Development Q&A: Creating a Legacy For Welborne Garden Village Jan 19, 2021 Buckland Development Ltd has brought forward plans for a new garden village in Hampshire. Welborne Garden Village sits between the South Downs National Park and the coast and it will see the development of 6,000 new homes, shops, schools, employment space and more. Ahead of their involvement in our Garden Cities & New Towns Development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developer Grantside Relaunches – With Three Projects Announced Jan 19, 2021 Property development firm Grantside has announced they’re re-launching in 2021 – whilst also revealing projects in the city’s of York and Sheffield. With past projects totalling more than £750m they’re known for their work in a multitude of sectors including commercial, industrial and housing. Their relaunch comes as Grantside looks to re-position itself to focus […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
3 Areas of Untapped Potential in NEC4 Contracts Jan 19, 2021 Contractors and consultants, especially those working within the public sector, will often find themselves working under the NEC4 form of contract. However, there still remains a wealth of untapped potential within this suite of contracts. NEC4 drafter, co-author of NEC4 Practical Solutions and consultant at project and contract management software firm Sypro – Dr Stuart Kings – discusses three […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
A Bright Future Ahead: Investing in Redcar & Cleveland Jan 18, 2021 Despite 2020 being a very challenging year – there were lots of amazing business success stories and exciting investments. Those in Redcar and Cleveland which either began or were announced totalled more than £1bn – meaning the future for the region looks incredibly bright. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council – who’re speaking at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Midlands: Rising to the Challenge of Net Zero Jan 18, 2021 Waterman’s Regional Director for the Midlands, Ruth Jeffs (also an ACE Board Director and the ACE Midlands Chair), explains how the Midlands can deliver a net zero built environment, discusses her role with the ACE and looks ahead to the future trends in the sector as we address the climate emergency together… Once the industrial […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Government “Must Look At A Green Manufacturing Base” To Avoid Double Dip Recession Jan 18, 2021 Investment in industrial processes aligned to green manufacturing could offer the Treasury a way to protect the UK’s economy from further fallout as a result of Lockdown 3.0, an expert economist has said. Associate Professor Steve McCabe from Birmingham City University suggests the UK’s manufacturing base – damaged by the twin threats of Covid and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aster Group Q&A: Delivering High-Quality Homes Across the South of England Jan 17, 2021 Ahead of the South Coast Development Conference we’ve been speaking to one of our event speakers – Jane Gallifent, Development and Sales Director at Aster Group. With 30,000 homes under management and assets totalling more than £1bn they’re one of the key players in the regional housing sector and we discuss the regional housing outlook… […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tellon Capital’s Plans For Hotel & Offices Development Gets Green Light Jan 17, 2021 Watford Borough Council has given Tellon Capital approval for a major development by Watford Junction. The firm outlined plans for a a hotel and new office space, which will see Cassiobury House demolished and replaced. The hotel (thought to be Premier Inn) will be 13-storeys in height with 168 beds in total, whilst the office […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
