Government opens bidding process on £7.4bn Affordable Homes Programme Apr 8, 2021 Homes England today launched the bidding process for potential strategic partners on its £7.4bn Affordable Homes Programme (2021-26). And for the first time private house builders can apply. Previous incarnations of the scheme have only been open to not-for-profit providers but the government has made it clear it will welcome applications from any organisation which […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Government selects 16 FE colleges for capital investment Apr 8, 2021 Sixteen English colleges have today (April 8) been revealed as the latest to benefit from the government’s £1.5bn FE Capital Transformation Fund. First launched in September last year, 200 colleges were named in the first round of funding (£200m) so they could undertake immediate remedial work to refurbish their buildings. [emaillocker id=”71749″] In January 2021, a second […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Digital Software, Empathy & Flexibility Central to the Continued Support of Healthcare Clients Apr 7, 2021 During the pandemic, tech platforms have come into their own – but looking beyond the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams in keeping us connected while working remotely, digital tools and software have proven themselves invaluable. In the past year, Sypro’s Contract Manager software has been used for a number of NHS Nightingale and COVID […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New data suggests 2021 set to be good year for construction Apr 6, 2021 The value of construction work that began in the first quarter of 2021 was 5% higher than the previous year according to data published today by Glenigan (April 6). The numbers are significant – the research covers developments valued at less than £100m – because the UK did not go into lockdown until March 26, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Hands set to get his fingers on Kier’s housebuilding arm Apr 6, 2021 Construction giant Kier is reportedly on the brink of selling its housebuilding arm to Guys Hands, the influential private equity founder of Terra Firma Capital. The sale of Kier Living is expected to raise in the region of £120m for a company that reported a pre-tax loss of £225m in its latest set of annual […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
100% increase in large-scale warehouse construction Apr 6, 2021 The rapid expansion of the logistics industry is reflected in new research released today by Knight Frank which reveals twice as much large-scale warehousing will be built this year compared to 2020. According to the leading property consultancy, 40million sqft of new warehouse space in developments larger than 50,000 sqft is scheduled for completion in […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Schneider Electric – Their Role in the Residential Green Retrofit Agenda Apr 5, 2021 Following her involvement in the Residential Green Retrofit Conference we’ve been speaking about the subject with Louisa Buckley, Residential Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric… How does Schneider Electric serve as a digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency for your clients? Schneider Electric takes a collaborative approach to carbon and environmental solutions with products, solutions and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Robert Bird Group – How 3D Printing Is Changing Construction Apr 5, 2021 Following their involvement in our ‘How 3D Printing Is Changing Construction’ webinar we’ve been speaking exclusively with Paul Mullett – Group Engineering and Technology Director at the Robert Bird Group… Q. Could you share with us some of the recent work of the Robert Bird Group in consulting on major engineering schemes? Robert Bird Group […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cost Model: Retirement and Later Life Living Provision Apr 4, 2021 The later living sector must grow rapidly to support the UK’s ageing population. Alex Hyams of Alinea and Assael Architecture’s Félicie Krikler and Rory O’Hagan consider how to unlock the sector’s potential from a design and location perspective and break down the costs of building a retirement community. 01 / Introduction Data on the supply of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fundamental Focus on Social Inclusion Vital to Future of Sustainable Cities Apr 2, 2021 Equality and social inclusion must go hand in hand with climate protection and economic growth to ensure the long-term success of sustainable cities and a green recovery post-pandemic, says a new report. The Rethinking Sustainable Citiesreport highlights how the pandemic has resulted in a greater imperative to unify efforts and change our cities for the better, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
