Digesting the Construction Frameworks Conference Dec 26, 2018 Construction frameworks were under the spotlight at a conference held in Sheffield on December 13th in Sheffield by Built Environment Network. Maria Claude Hemming, Director of External Affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), used a keynote presentation at the Construction Frameworks Conference to outline the results of its recent research on frameworks. This […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
British Ports Association call for review of Government’s freight strategy Dec 22, 2018 Ahead of the UK Ports Development Conference the British Ports Association (BPA) have called on Government to review its freight strategy whilst prioritising port connectivity initiatives to drive economic growth with the UK. Responding to the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim report into the ‘Future of Freight’ BPA’s Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne welcomed the focus on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report shows need to tackle carbon and congestion caused by ever-greater demands for deliveries Dec 21, 2018 Whitehall and Town Halls should offer greater support to efforts to meet people’s growing demands for fast deliveries while also reducing congestion and carbon emissions, the National Infrastructure Commission warns today. As more and more consumers are looking to get next-day deliveries on their last-minute Christmas shopping this weekend, chairman Sir John Armitt argued the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning for a post-car future Dec 19, 2018 Barry Jessup, Director at First Base, will join us in February for the Smart Cities Development Conference – and we hear from him around smart tech merging with development: Much has been said about the major disruptive elements facing the real estate industry, namely increased government intervention, a changing retail environment and intervention from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Department for International Trade assembles ARC investment portfolio Dec 17, 2018 The Department for International Trade (DIT) is pulling together its first portfolio of investment projects in the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge ARC Corridor, a senior official has revealed. Simon Sweetinburgh, Regional Manager for Capital Projects at the department, told our Oxfordshire event that the DIT will focus on the east-west corridor in the latest of its prospectuses […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ox-Cams next phase rail work may start by the Autumn Dec 17, 2018 Work on the next stage of the new railway linking Oxford and Cambridge could begin as early as next autumn, the Government has signalled. Martin Tugwell, Programme Director of the England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) partnership of businesses and councils in the Oxford-Cambridge ARC, told delegates at our Oxfordshire Development Plans Conference hat the public inquiry […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Built Environment Networking continue recruitment drive Dec 17, 2018 Leeds-based construction and property events company Built Environment Networking are continuing their recruitment drive – with the announcement of three new appointments. The company, which has recently relocated to larger premises at Thorpe Park in Leeds, have this year doubled its team as their events business continues to grow. Newly appointed Partnerships Director Lee Cooper […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New partnership programme will ”help cities to plan for the future” Dec 15, 2018 The National Infrastructure Commission today launched a partnership programme for cities and city regions across the country, to help local leaders develop long-term strategies that link transport, housing and job opportunities. Chairman Sir John Armitt said the programme would help cities “from the North East to the South West” to share knowledge and expertise as […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ministry of Justice Drawing Up New Custody Guide Dec 11, 2018 The Ministry of Justice is drawing up a new design guide for police custody centres, the Blue Light Estates Development Conference has heard. Tony Maggs, Projects Lead for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioners Office, told the delegates that the guide is due to be issued in the spring or summer […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New National Fire Estates Group To Be Set Up Dec 11, 2018 A National Fire Estates Group is being set up to enable brigades across the country to share and develop innovative property solutions. Alex Brown, Head of Property Capital Projects & Estates at the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Services, revealed at the Blue Light Estates Development Conference said that the newly formed group are set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
