The University of Manchester’s Campus Masterplan continues… Feb 13, 2018 The University of Manchester’s Campus Masterplan is one of the largest estates investments ever seen in UK higher education, supporting the University’s ambitions to become one of the top 25 Universities in the world. Now at halfway stage, this ten-year project will realise the University’s ambition to consolidate the majority of its estate onto a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Derwent Group to rebrand as charitable foundation Feb 13, 2018 One of Britain’s highest profile property companies has transformed itself into a vehicle for delivering its deceased founder’s philanthropic goals, our Liverpool Development Plans Conference has heard. John Nugent, interim managing director of Derwent Holdings, told delegates that the company’s current name would disappear as it rebranded itself as the Albert Gubay Foundation later this […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Build to rent growth to be ‘exponential’ says major global investor Feb 9, 2018 Legal and General’s build to rent portfolio will grow ‘exponentially’ according to their Pete Gladwell, Head of Public Sector Partnerships at L&G Investment Management. Speaking at the Manchester Development Plans Conference he said the insurer is delivering its first build to rent development in Salford which was letting ‘much quicker’ than anticipated, with almost a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
One Public Estate: Lancashire Development Plans Conference Feb 8, 2018 On the 7th March, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Preston for the Lancashire Development Plans Conference – one of the region’s largest business events of the year within the property and construction industry. The conference will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead a regional discussion including presentations […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Manchester launch new £60m framework Feb 7, 2018 The University of Manchester has launched a new £60m framework to help deliver their £1.2bn regeneration. The framework, which could see the University appoint 65 companies over 13 different lots including architecture, engineering, consultancy and planning, will last for four years. Every year many billions of £’s of construction work and consultancy fees in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cottam Brickworks site in Preston to recieve green light Feb 6, 2018 The site of a former Preston industrial hub is set for a residential transformation as plans are to be given the green light. Up to 100 new houses will be built at Cottam Brickworks which is another housing boost for the city which continues to work alongside its City Living strategy with the arrival HS2 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans take step forward for office to 108-apartment residential conversion in Preston Feb 3, 2018 A major development which would transform the former Preston Office Centre into flats has moved a step forward after receiving first stage approval. The news is another boost for the region which is set to see big benefits from HS2 and is undergoing some exciting developments in the city. We’ll be hearing from Preston City […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government says it will invest in Facilities Management’s role in the NHS Feb 2, 2018 The government has said that it will improve the professionalization of the NHS estates and facilities workforce in a direct response to the Naylor Report published last year. The report, published last year, examined how the NHS can make the best use of its estate to support NHS England’s Five Year Forward View, whilst highlighting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
NHS properties need a ‘partnership approach’ – Chairman of LIFT Feb 1, 2018 A new generation of NHS primary care properties will require support through a ‘partnership’ with the private sector – whilst ensuring a ‘responsible approach’ will be needed to offer the best possible value and quality for money, accordingly to Councillor Chris Whitehouse. He reiterated the warnings of Sir Robert Naylor that high-quality service and patient […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Trafford Council set to give green light to new University Jan 28, 2018 Trafford Council are about to give the green light on an updated masterplan for Stretford – which includes a new university and student accommodation alongside office space, 184-bed hotel and 154 apartments. Consultation, with around 1,500 respondents, has been ongoing since October. The University will be central to the masterplan which would specialise in sports, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more