Conference to set out growth plans of major Universities within the South West Mar 14, 2019 On the 20th March, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together in Bristol for the South West Universities Development Plans Event – one of the sectors largest business events of the year. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will hear from leading figures from the regions higher education institutions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Three massive housing projects set for Shropshire Mar 14, 2019 Three huge sites within Shropshire have been strategically highlighted as areas which will help the region accelerate the delivery of housing in the region, and help create almost 30,000 new homes by 2036. Shropshire Council, who’ll be speaking about the three sites during the Midlands Development Conference on the 23rd May, are now asking the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Global giant Netflix to set up UK base in Kent Mar 14, 2019 The deserted former Ashford Railway Works site in Kent may soon become the home of online video streaming giant Netflix – with a major regeneration project planned for the site. Quinn Estates – who’re set to speak about their future developments at the Thames Estuary Development Conference – are currently preparing a planning application for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bradford unveil new growth strategy at MIPIM Mar 13, 2019 Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council have launched a new strategic plan which aims to drive growth within the regional economy. The Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Growth Strategy sets out the growth plans for the city and surrounding regions, including a focus on economic, social and inclusive growth. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Bradford Council, who’ll be represented at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ridge and Partners delivers projects worth £1.7billion in the West Midlands Mar 13, 2019 Matt Summerill, from Ridge and Partners LLP (Ridge), discusses the projects changing the face of the West Midlands ahead of the Built Environment Networking West Midlands Development Plans Conference. The West Midlands is in the middle of a bold renaissance. From infrastructure developments that are rewriting the map of Birmingham to the relocation of HMRC […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First speculative office development in SW Sheffield for decade starts Mar 13, 2019 Construction on the first speculative office development in South West Sheffield in 10 years has begun. Developer AG Property (UK) Ltd has started work on a 14,000 sq ft four-storey office building at the established Broadfields Business Park on Little London Road in Sheffield. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Due for completion in June this year, the project […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Edinburgh’s ‘Airport City’ set to become major tech hub Mar 12, 2019 An impressive new 150-acre development has been unveiled which will create a thriving aerotropolis around Edinburgh Airport. The development is set to be built on the disused ‘crosswind’ runway – helping to transform the currently derelict site into a vibrant new area. Crosswind Developments, who’ll be speaking about their plans at the Airport Cities Development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Nottingham Council to discuss major £2bn investment and development drive Mar 12, 2019 Plans to continue the transformational redevelopments happening across Nottingham are set to be discussed next week. Nottingham City Council – who’ll be speaking at our Nottinghamshire Development Plans Event this month – have already invested heavily into new developments within the city, including an ambitious development on the derelict land surrounding the train station and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
O’Brien Contractors; a sustainable partner for construction Mar 11, 2019 Challenges in Construction In these challenging times, O’Brien Contractors has stepped up to the challenges posed by political uncertainty, our impending exit from the EU and the impending skills crisis from Brexit immigration laws. Despite the difficulties the UK construction sector is facing, O’Brien Contractors continues to thrive under our sustainable strategy. We have won […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Midlands metro expansion ‘to create 35,000 jobs’ Mar 11, 2019 Plans to extend the metro line from Brierley Hill to Wednesbury in the West Midlands is set to be signed-off this week, with a proposed opening date set for 2023. The £449m extension being pushed forward by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), who’ll be speaking at our West Midlands Development Plans Event next week, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
