Housebuilder and social enterprise develop innovative modular housing design Aug 13, 2019 Ambitious North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is trialling an innovative modular house type that could have a major impact on the new homes market and the environment. The County Durham-based property developer is currently building two of the new designs on its latest new homes site at Cathedral Gates, a mix of 14 three […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Brexit and land availability top airport challenges Jun 21, 2019 Business uncertainty due to Brexit remains the biggest challenge to airport growth beside the availability of land, the Chair of Newcastle Airport’s parent company Iain Malcolm has said. Mr Malcolm, who is chair of LA7 Airport Holding Company and Leader of South Tyneside Council, told delegates at our Airport Cities Development Conference that the current […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“We need your help” May 19, 2019 As hosts of the leading built environment networking events, we are always looking at ways we can improve and modernise to ensure we are providing everyone with an outstanding experience. We have recently partnered with Constructing Rainbows to look at ways we can encourage a more diverse audience to our events. We know that by […] 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
Development Corporation Hosts UK2070 Commission Mar 22, 2019 Development Corporation Hosts 2070 Commission – Independent Inquiry Into Regional Inequalities In The UK UK2070 Commission hosts strategic meeting outside of Greater London Development Corporation outlines opportunities to transform Tees Valley The UK2070 Commission has visited the South Tees Development Corporation to learn about the UK’s biggest development opportunity, as it seeks to shape national […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pagabo and Built Environment Networking announce new partnership Feb 23, 2019 Pagabo and Built Environment Networking – the UK’s leading provider of construction and networking events – are pleased to announce their new partnership which will allow Pagabo to continue connecting valued clients to the very best the construction industry offers – Simply Better Procurement. Pagabo support public sector organisations across the UK by providing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council boss eyes relaxation of North East green belt Jan 29, 2019 The North East green belt may be reviewed, the Leader of Gateshead Council has said. Speaking at our Newcastle event Cllr Martin Gannon told delegates that unless the authority allocates more housing sites it will pick up the costs of population growth without benefitting from the resulting increased council tax revenues. Responding to a question […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A; Developing cities to be smart – Siemens Jan 15, 2019 Sarah Handley, Carbon Neutral Programme Manager at Siemens, is set to speak at the Smart Cities Development Conference on the 6th February. Ahead of the event we hear exclusively from Sarah on the exceptional work Siemens is doing within the market as one of the leading smart city providers. Siemens is at the forefront […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Northern Powerhouse Rail must be next in the queue Jan 15, 2019 Northern Powerhouse Rail must be next in the queue of major transport projects to receive Parliament’s backing, our conference has heard. Steve Hunter, Head of Transport at Warrington Council, told the Northern Powerhouse session that plans for HS2B must make provision for the cross- northern fast line: “Without it, NPR won’t happen.” And the government […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
