Local Plan highlights development of 15,000 new homes Jun 13, 2018 South Kesteven District Council, who are set to speak at our Lincolnshire Development Plans Conference, have begun the final round of public consultation on their new Local Plan – which is set to shape the future vision of the South Kesteven area. The proposed plans, which will be sent to the Secretary of State for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
How will HS2 benefit Sheffield and the wider Yorkshire region? Jun 8, 2018 HS2 is set to bring transformational economic growth to cities and regions across the UK – and we’ll be discussing the huge development opportunities which it could unlock at the HS2 Economic Development Plans Conference. One of those areas is Yorkshire – and as more details emerge of the positive impacts HS2 could have we […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gap between ‘Tier One’ bids and rest of the market is narrowing Jun 7, 2018 The gap between the quality of bids submitted by smaller and larger contractors is closing, the Managing Director of a regional frameworks says. Robbie Blackhurst, Managing Director of Procure North West, told our Construction Frameworks Conference panel on best value in procurement that the organisation had set out to encourage greater participation by SMEs when […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bentley ‘horrified’ by self-interested procurement advice Jun 7, 2018 The chair of one of the UK’s leading construction consultants has said she would be ‘horrified’ if procurement advice is being motivated by consultants’ self-interest. During our Construction Frameworks Conference session on delivering a world class framework Rider Levett Bucknall’s Chairman Ann Bentley said: ‘’I would be horrified if you found that professional advisers are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Crown Commercial Service wants to be notified when sub-contracts are dished out Jun 7, 2018 The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has asked its prime contractors to notify it when awarding work to their supply chain, the Government’s Chief Commercial Officer told our Construction Frameworks Conference. In the opening keynote speech at the event, held in London last month, Gareth Rhys Williams said the collapse of Carillion has led to ‘slight […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘OJEU will be replaced by OJUK’ predicts framework provider Jun 7, 2018 Tenders will still have to be advertised even if the UK no longer has to abide by OJEU requirements after it has left the EU, a leading framework provided has predicted. Discussing post-Brexit procurement at the Construction Frameworks Conference Tim Oakley, Head of Consultancy at LHC, predicted that public advertisements would remain a feature of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government set to support regional airports after Heathrow announcement Jun 6, 2018 Heathrow Airport have been given the thumbs up to develop a third runway which will help tackle the lack of capacity the UK has in terms of aviation. The expansion will increase take-offs and landings each year from 480,000 to 740,000 by 2026 whilst creating new jobs and greater economic growth to the UK as […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Venture Property Lincoln developing more homes in Lincoln Jun 5, 2018 Venture Property Lincoln Ltd are moving ahead with their development plans to bring new housing to Lincoln. The site, formerly housing the Birchwood pub and cabaret venue, is set to be turned into flats after a unique way of raising funds. Ryan Carruthers, Director of Venture Property Lincoln Ltd and speakers at our Lincolnshire Development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning application for business and leisure hub in Grantham submitted May 31, 2018 Proposals have been submitted to South Kesteven District Council which could see a business and leisure hub built – with a boost to local job numbers. The development, set to be built in Grantham, would see the development of a new business park, filing station and a coffee drive-thru. South Kesteven District Council, who are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
MOLA: Addressing skills shortages through collaboration and innovation May 30, 2018 On the 21st June MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) CEO Janet Miller is chairing the Skills Session at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference – set to take place in Milton Keynes. A panel of influential speakers is coming together to ask: How do we develop the skills needed to grow the economy? What […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
