Waterman Group: What Have We Learned During Lockdown? Jun 5, 2020 With the global population in the grip of Covid-19, Neil Humphrey, Waterman’s Chief Operating Officer, sheds light on how we can use this time to make bold changes in the face of the climate crisis. What have we learned during lockdown? It is said that only in times of crisis do we truly innovate, that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Frameworks Have Role to Play In Post-Covid Road to Recovery Jun 2, 2020 As soon as COVID struck, framework organisation Pagabo wasted no time to connect with the supply chain across its broad portfolio of framework agreements. And the results of Pagabo’s efforts has created positive results – in terms of confidence and linking them with clients and contractors. So says Pagabo CEO Simon Toplass. “Our framework suppliers […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Future of Tall Buildings and Towers Jun 2, 2020 On the 4th June, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together for the Developing Towers and Tall Buildings Webinar, sponsored by Montagu Evans. Developing tall buildings can be incredibly complex, with numerous challenges especially from a planning approval and design aspect, all the way to developing the right space and community feeling. But in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Housing and Build to Rent Conference 2020 Moves Online May 29, 2020 On the 5th June, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together at the Housing and Build to Rent Conference – one of the sectors largest business conferences of the year. But this year there’s a twist. 300 attendees, 20 speakers and 15 exhibitors will all gather at the event – taking place virtually […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£2.7bn Transport Plan Announced to Transform East Midlands Connectivity May 28, 2020 Plan unveils new bus, rail and tram connections to the HS2 East Midlands Hub for over 20 villages, towns and cities, including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Newark, Matlock, Mansfield and Long Eaton Infrastructure investment central to region’s economic renewal post COVID-19 and support Government’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda Investment will accelerate benefits of HS2 across region and support […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
A Duty To Prepare: Vital Infrastructure Must Be Ready For The Future May 28, 2020 The past is not always the best guide to the future and proactive steps are needed to ensure the UK’s infrastructure can remain resilient, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission. The Commission has set out a new framework to help support change across infrastructure sectors and is calling for transparent standards […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans For £14bn Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant To Be Submitted This Week? May 26, 2020 EDF Energy could submit plans this week for their £14bn nuclear power plant based on the Suffolk Coast. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Plans for the development – named Sizewell C – will be submitted to Government having initially planned to submit them back in March, but the Covid-19 situation has delayed the process. The plant is on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn Infrastructure Scheme Announcement May 25, 2020 For a number of years the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ has called for fresh infrastructure investment into the regions – and details have now emerged on the £1bn upgrade to the road network connecting North Yorkshire and Cumbria. The upgrades announced by Highways England and Transport for the North as part of a 30-year project to provide […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University Submits Ambitious Transformation Plans May 25, 2020 The University of Strathclyde has submitted plans to transform areas of their campus in Glasgow – with a ‘pedestrian-first’ at heart – which forms part of their £1bn masterplan. The plans will see the University overhaul Rottenrow Gardens which they purposes in 2011 and surrounding streets. The University aims to create a vibrant and inclusive […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Environment Agency Gets Green Light On £46m Flood Defences May 25, 2020 New flood defences in Greater Manchester have moved a step forward – with the first phase of the £46m scheme being given the green light. The plans will see new defences put in place in Rochdale and Littleborough, all of which will reduce the risk of flooding through a new flood storage area, raised walls […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
