UK Construction & Property Events Worth Attending in 2019 Jan 1, 2019 The construction and property industry is in a fascinating place. On one side there is major disruption and uncertainty with skills, housing, BREXIT and more creating massive challenges which need to be overcome. On the other hand innovative smart solutions are offering ways to combat barriers, whilst ambitious infrastructure projects including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New year, new construction solution as unique multi-regional framework set for UK launch Dec 27, 2018 From 1st January 2019, the public sector will have access to a gold standard service in a unique framework that offers the very best in standards at a local level – a bundle never before assembled on such a scale to SME construction organisations across the UK. Pagabo, the construction procurement specialists, will launch and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Digesting the Construction Frameworks Conference Dec 26, 2018 Construction frameworks were under the spotlight at a conference held in Sheffield on December 13th in Sheffield by Built Environment Network. Maria Claude Hemming, Director of External Affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), used a keynote presentation at the Construction Frameworks Conference to outline the results of its recent research on frameworks. This […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
British Ports Association call for review of Government’s freight strategy Dec 22, 2018 Ahead of the UK Ports Development Conference the British Ports Association (BPA) have called on Government to review its freight strategy whilst prioritising port connectivity initiatives to drive economic growth with the UK. Responding to the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim report into the ‘Future of Freight’ BPA’s Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne welcomed the focus on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Digitalisation could save construction industry £30bn Dec 21, 2018 Savings of £30bn could be achieved within the next ten years through greater digitalisation of the construction process. Alexandra Bolton, Deputy Director of the Centre for Digital Built Britain, told delegates that massive savings can be delivered through more widespread take-up of digitalisation: “It depends on the extent that people will adapt digital, but the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Amazon holds talks with UK housing association Dec 21, 2018 Amazon has met an East Anglian housing association to discuss how homes can be delivered more cheaply, its Chief Executive has revealed. David McQuade, Chief Executive of the Norwich-based Flagship Group, told delegates that he had recently held a meeting with the online retail giant: “They’re not only looking to help housing associations on technological […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Brexit prompts pharma giant investment pause Dec 21, 2018 AstraZeneca has paused new investment in Cambridge until there is clarity about the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Andy Williams, Vice President for Cambridge Strategy and Operations, told the conference that the pharmaceuticals giant is ‘very much committed’ to the Cambridge area, where it has recently relocated its HQ from the North West of England […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cambridge’s Mayor calls for single plans Dec 21, 2018 The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has called for a single planning strategy for the county. Under the devolution deal for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the elected mayor was not given powers to draw up a spatial framework unlike in other areas like Greater Manchester. However, Mayor James Palmer, who was elected to the post two […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report shows need to tackle carbon and congestion caused by ever-greater demands for deliveries Dec 21, 2018 Whitehall and Town Halls should offer greater support to efforts to meet people’s growing demands for fast deliveries while also reducing congestion and carbon emissions, the National Infrastructure Commission warns today. As more and more consumers are looking to get next-day deliveries on their last-minute Christmas shopping this weekend, chairman Sir John Armitt argued the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning for a post-car future Dec 19, 2018 Barry Jessup, Director at First Base, will join us in February for the Smart Cities Development Conference – and we hear from him around smart tech merging with development: Much has been said about the major disruptive elements facing the real estate industry, namely increased government intervention, a changing retail environment and intervention from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
