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
Gallagher Ltd helping deliver Leicester City’s new world-class football training centre Apr 30, 2019 Gallagher Ltd has been successful in securing the groundworks and reinforced concrete superstructures package for Leicester City Football Club’s new world-class football training centre, for principal contractor McLaren. The main building is an impressive structure that moulds into the landscape. Surrounding the building will be 11 full-size outdoor pitches, eight smaller pitches, five training grids […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Marks & Spencer signs lease for new Maidstone store Apr 30, 2019 Marks & Spencer has signed a lease with Gallagher Properties Ltd for a new Marks & Spencer store at Eclipse Park, near Junction 7 of the M20 in Maidstone. Construction of the 7,808m2 (84,044 ft2) store is underway, with its doors planned to open in the summer of 2020. The store will sell Clothing and […] Posted by: Adil Kotia 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
Essex borough challenges Lower Thames Crossing Apr 25, 2019 Plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing are being resisted by the Essex authority where the tunnel will emerge, our event heard. The new crossing, which will carry 14.5 miles of dual to three lane expressway in the UK’s longest road tunnel, is due to emerge on the north bank of the Thames in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
East London borough reveals plans for new rail line Apr 25, 2019 Havering Council is working up plans for a fixed rail link in a bid to improve north-south links in the east London borough. Andrew Blake-Herbert, Chief Executive of the authority, told delegates at our event that Havering will benefit from three new stations on the new Crossrail line, more than any other borough, when it […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ebbsfleet garden city housing picks up pace Apr 25, 2019 Delivery of new homes has speeded up at Ebbsfleet garden city, according to the head of the body overseeing the project to build the first new garden city in a century. Ian Piper, Chief Executive Officer of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, told delegates at our Thames Estuary Development Conference that 600 dwellings have been completed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A: Sustainability and growth within the Thames Estuary corridor Mar 28, 2019 Ahead of the Thames Estuary Development Conference next week, we hear exclusively from Anusha Shah, Chair of the Thames Estuary Partnership, on their role in the Thames 2050 Vision… Your vision is to make the Thames the most sustainably managed estuary in the world. Tell us a little about the Thames Estuary Partnership and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
WSP appointed for Oxford Station upgrade Mar 23, 2019 The East West Railway Company appoints WSP to examine infrastructure and capacity requirements at Oxford Station. Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the East West Railway Company to study the infrastructure required for an increased train service in and out of Oxford station. [emaillocker id=”71749″] WSP will examine the infrastructure required […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
