University of Cambridge breaks into housing delivery ‘big league’ Apr 30, 2018 The University of Cambridge is on track to be one of the major housing developers in the south of England this year, our Cambridge Universities Development Plans Conference has heard. Heather Topel, Project Director of the university’s North-West Cambridge development, told the event that 150 homes in the scheme’s first phase have already been built, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Modular homes – the future of the British construction industry? Apr 30, 2018 Last week the Government called for a more innovative approach to solving Britain’s housing shortage and is backing modern methods of construction, such as modular homes, to speed up housing delivery. The Government is calling on councils to set their own design quality standards and use virtual reality technology to win round communities and end […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
National Infrastructure Commission’s Young Professionals Panel launched Apr 25, 2018 Architects, engineers, designers and energy specialists from across the country are among 16 of the UK’s top young infrastructure professionals selected to sit on a new advisory panel. Launched today by Commission Chair Sir John Armitt, the Young Professionals Panel will inform the Commission’s work and give a strong voice to the infrastructure sector’s future leaders, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Management consultancy framework worth over £2bn announced Apr 23, 2018 The Crown Commercial Service has started the second tender process for a place on its Management Consultancy Framework – which will see firms bid to be on the £2bn framework. The Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) will be open to businesses offering business consultancy services; procurement, supply chain, and commercial consultancy services; complex and transformation […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
ZEDpods proposes solution for NHS Key Worker Housing and Delayed Transfer of Care Apr 20, 2018 Each year 33,000 nurses leave the NHS and, according to the Royal College of Nursing, 40% are considering leaving London over the next five years due to housing costs. To meet this problem ZEDpods, a company set up to build and install high quality low carbon homes for keyworkers and young people, is announcing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Eight reasons why the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference is unmissable Apr 19, 2018 The Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference in June is set to be unmissable. For those companies and individuals from both the public and private sector who have an interest in the ARC Corridor it’s an opportunity to network with key industry professionals, learn more to understand the potential opportunities in the region and be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tech Cluster ‘key to Cambridge-MK-Oxford growth corridor’s success’ Apr 19, 2018 Business and public sector leaders will hear at our huge conference in June just how important a role the Silverstone Technology Cluster can play in helping them to hit growth targets for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Corridor (CMKO), as laid out by the National Infrastructure Commission. Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) Director Roz Bird will be a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cambridge economy leads the way Apr 16, 2018 Cambridge has continued to experience the fastest economic growth of any city within the United Kingdom at the end of 2017, according to a new report. The report, which predicts big things for Cambridge, also highlights Oxford and Milton Keynes as two places to watch over the next decade as the OxMkCam Arc Corridor continues […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report highlights a ‘string city’ development for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Apr 13, 2018 Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton could become a ‘string city’ according to a report on the Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge corridor. The report suggests the creation of new settlements, the reinstatement of a rail line between Cambridge and Bedford, and a passenger interchange linked to the East Coast Mainline could help the area thrive. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect major operations, professionals and bidders together Mar 23, 2018 On the 24th May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year. The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking and in association with Scape Procure, will see some of the industry’s biggest names from both […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
