Department for International Trade assembles ARC investment portfolio Dec 17, 2018 The Department for International Trade (DIT) is pulling together its first portfolio of investment projects in the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge ARC Corridor, a senior official has revealed. Simon Sweetinburgh, Regional Manager for Capital Projects at the department, told our Oxfordshire event that the DIT will focus on the east-west corridor in the latest of its prospectuses […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ox-Cams next phase rail work may start by the Autumn Dec 17, 2018 Work on the next stage of the new railway linking Oxford and Cambridge could begin as early as next autumn, the Government has signalled. Martin Tugwell, Programme Director of the England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) partnership of businesses and councils in the Oxford-Cambridge ARC, told delegates at our Oxfordshire Development Plans Conference hat the public inquiry […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Built Environment Networking continue recruitment drive Dec 17, 2018 Leeds-based construction and property events company Built Environment Networking are continuing their recruitment drive – with the announcement of three new appointments. The company, which has recently relocated to larger premises at Thorpe Park in Leeds, have this year doubled its team as their events business continues to grow. Newly appointed Partnerships Director Lee Cooper […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New partnership programme will ”help cities to plan for the future” Dec 15, 2018 The National Infrastructure Commission today launched a partnership programme for cities and city regions across the country, to help local leaders develop long-term strategies that link transport, housing and job opportunities. Chairman Sir John Armitt said the programme would help cities “from the North East to the South West” to share knowledge and expertise as […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The rise and rise of frameworks in construction Dec 11, 2018 Andy Parker, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure: With the number of providers only increasing, it’s important to take stock and ask, what are the hallmarks of a best-in-class framework? What’s driven their proliferation? And what value do they provide both customers, and the wider community? If frameworks are to continue to thrive and provide the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A: Regeneration & Property Specialists – U+I Dec 5, 2018 Today’s Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference is bringing together those at the forefront of regeneration, development and growth within the region. Public and private sector leaders with gather to network and share insights around ongoing and future development plans and how those within the built environment can integrate into those proposed schemes. One of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£800m Construction framework launched for bidding… Dec 5, 2018 Procurement and framework firm Fusion21, who’ll be speaking and exhibiting at next weeks Construction Frameworks Conference, have announced details of a new construction framework – worth £800m over the course of the next four years. The framework, which will focus on Construction Works and Improvements, has now opened for bidding with Fusion21 seeking to speak […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Norfolk County Council MD calls for quality developments Dec 3, 2018 Communities and councillors in East Anglia are looking for quality developments that will not “infringe” their quality of life, according to the Managing Director of Norfolk County Council. Dr Wendy Thomson, speaking at our Norwich and East Anglia event, said residents frequently tell council officials that ‘they recognise quality’ and therefore they need to ensure […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK’s biggest road upgrade passes key milestone Nov 29, 2018 The ambitious £1.5bn upgrade of the A14 linking Cambridge and Huntingdon – set for completion in late 2020 – has this week reached a key milestone as it reaches the half-way point. The infrastructure project, transforming journeys between the two East of England regions, is an important scheme which will boost the local and national […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Addressing the challenges and maximising the opportunities within South Cambridgeshire – Exclusive Q&A Nov 28, 2018 Cambridgeshire is a key strategic area for the UK. With a thriving University, an economy which is outperforming the wider UK marketplace and devolved powers enabling the region to acquire more funds and investment into the region it’s clear why it’s an attractive region to live, work and visit. The proposed infrastructure set for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
