Ports need improved infrastructure to drive development and tackle road congestion May 11, 2019 Inadequate infrastructure connecting UK ports and the wider UK is putting a brake on the development and expansion of ports, our Port Development Conference has heard. Poor transport access to the south of England’s ports could result in freight being diverted to less congested part of the country. Ports in the north of England aspire […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Quicker planning process needed for UK ports May 11, 2019 The growth of UK ports are often held back by a planning system that moves too slowly for the fast-changing needs of the sector, our Ports Development Conference has heard. Speaking at the event DP World’s Estate Manager Nick Orbell said: “Ports don’t like lag time. If a response is needed, it needs to be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK ports ongoing and future major development projects May 11, 2019 A shift in demand for sector services across UK ports, and an over capacity in the UK market, is changing the trading landscape and the new developments and regeneration happening at each port. Our Ports Development Conference heard about the ongoing major projects and future plans – including the biggest port project currently in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Port bosses warn Brexit may cause traffic chaos, but also opportunities May 11, 2019 The road network of the south east of England could become choked due to congestion at Dover if there is a hard Brexit, our Ports Development Conference has heard. Tim Morris, Chief Executive of UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) – which represents nine of the largest port operators across the UK – pointed out the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First Base – Thoughts on Offsite Manufacturing May 9, 2019 For decades developers and builders have been trying to improve the performance of the construction industry – cut waste, improve efficiency and safety – like the manufacturing sector has been able to. Rethinking Construction – Sir John Egan’s Report of 1998, made all the now-familiar points. The more recent Farmer Report with the threatening sub-title […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Sir John Armitt: Government must set clear vision for world-class UK infrastructure so economy can compete post-Brexit May 1, 2019 Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, today (Wednesday 1 May) said the UK needed to build a shared vision for infrastructure’s role in the economy – one that could unite people, mend fractures in society and build a true sense of community for millions of people. Speaking to an All-Party Parliamentary Group […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Are you looking to optimize your own supply of power or steam? Apr 28, 2019 Uniper delivers trusted solutions for your on-site energy needs. Who are Uniper? We are a global energy company that generates, trades, and markets energy on a large scale. We also procure, store, transport, and supply commodities such as natural gas, LNG, and coal as well as energy-related products. With about 37 GW of installed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing association and council in modular homes joint-venture talks Apr 25, 2019 A major housing association is exploring establishing a modular housing venture with a local authority – which will discussed in detail at our Offsite Manufacture Conference in June. Geoff Pearce, Executive Director for Regeneration and Development at Swan Housing Group, told our Thames Estuary Development Conference that the Essex-based association is in discussions with an […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fallon Group; Work Safe – Keep Safe Apr 24, 2019 The construction industry has made great advances in health and safety in recent years. Collective efforts by all involved have made the workplace a far safer place to be, while businesses have embraced continuous improvement to mitigate risk at grassroots level. The value of a robust health and safety policy is now rightly at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Procurement firm breaks the £1bn social value barrier Apr 8, 2019 Specialist procurement experts, Pagabo, have announced a major breakthrough of more than a £1 billion in its measurement of social value – that’s according to new financial year end figures out this week. The company, who operate nationwide, are the first UK public sector procurement provider to achieve such a huge breakthrough across the three […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
