Scotland Housing Plan Could Provide Huge Economic Boost May 2, 2020 Plans to develop more than 600 new homes in Paisley could provide an economic boost of almost £20m per annum if the scheme is given the go-ahead. A report looking into the proposals put forward by three leading housebuilders shows that the plans could boost the economy by £18m per annum whilst also providing £1.9m […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council to Acquire Land for Tourism Project May 2, 2020 Newport City Council are set to buy a plot of land from Associated British Ports (ABP) as they look to create a new £12m leisure destination. They’re set to acquire the site for just under £20,000 with plans to create a new visitor centre at Newport Transporter Bridge – with land being utilised for car […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Built Environment Leaders Group Leads to Ambitious Appointment May 1, 2020 Framework provider Pagabo is continuing to exhibit its innovative approach and secure its ambitious future strategy with the appointment of former civil service head Lord Kerslake to its board – a contact they met through our Built Environment Leaders Group. Lord Kerslake takes up a role as Non-Executive Chairman at Pagabo, with a remit to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pagabo Leads Industry-Wide Collaboration May 1, 2020 Collaboration has never been more important for the construction industry according to national framework provider Pagabo, which is leading a call-to-arms for all companies to work together in order to drive real change and tackle long-term industry issues. Gerard Toplass, Executive Chairman at Pagabo, recently launched the company’s Future of Construction campaign: “Realistically, the future […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
TeesAMP Developer Launches New Regeneration Venture May 1, 2020 Geoff Hogg, the mastermind behind the £55m Tees Advanced Manufacturing Plants (TeesAMP) has launched a brand new venture focused on regenerating sites across the UK. Chaloner Group will look to deliver regeneration projects – not just in their home region of the Tees Valley but also across the wider UK. [emaillocker id=”71749″] They’ve already started […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Initiative Turning Greater Manchester Green Apr 29, 2020 Greater Manchester is set to become greener, as nearly 300 trees are planted at Duet Salford Quays (“Duet”), a recently launched More. Build to Rent (“BTR”) development spanning two towers in MediaCityUK. One tree will be planted for each of the 270 residents as they move into the building, which will both help offset carbon […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CZero Developments Former Orphanage Regeneration Backed by Planners Apr 29, 2020 The regeneration of a former orphanage site, which includes a number of Grade-II listed buildings erected as early as 1872, has been recommended for approval. CZero Developments are looking to transform the former St Joseph’s Orphanage site – although five buildings will be demolished as part of the plans. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The firm – who’re […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Less is More – ‘Keep it Simple’ is Key to Reducing a Building’s Whole-life Carbon Apr 29, 2020 Waterman’s sustainability experts have delved into building services’ strategies and how these can dramatically reduce the lifecycle embodied carbon of a commercial office development. Buildings need to be designed to be flexible and adaptable for generations to come rather than becoming obsolete and demolished once they can no longer perform their function. The operational energy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developer Helps Homes England Unlock Regeneration Sites Apr 28, 2020 Major developer Countryside Properties is set to work with Homes England – regenerating two sites to deliver more than 900 new homes. The first of those site is in Chatham in Kent, and the land sits within the Chatham History Dockyard Conservation Area. Totalling 2.7 hectares the land will be transformed into a mixed-use development. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CERT Property and Heatley Developments Submit Planning Application Apr 28, 2020 CERT Property, Heatley Developments, Royal Canal Works, Manchester, Stretford, Trafford, Stretford Mall, Elevate Architects, Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
