‘Towards 2050’ Bristol Airport vision moves to consultation period May 15, 2018 Consultation has begun on detailed plans on the continued growth opportunities and longer term development of Bristol Airport – as the airport continues to see impressive popularity. The project, labelled Towards 2050, sets out the huge potential which could be unlocked in five areas – aviation, economic impact, green belt, sustainable growth and surface access. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Modular homes – the future of the British construction industry? Apr 30, 2018 Last week the Government called for a more innovative approach to solving Britain’s housing shortage and is backing modern methods of construction, such as modular homes, to speed up housing delivery. The Government is calling on councils to set their own design quality standards and use virtual reality technology to win round communities and end […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
National Infrastructure Commission’s Young Professionals Panel launched Apr 25, 2018 Architects, engineers, designers and energy specialists from across the country are among 16 of the UK’s top young infrastructure professionals selected to sit on a new advisory panel. Launched today by Commission Chair Sir John Armitt, the Young Professionals Panel will inform the Commission’s work and give a strong voice to the infrastructure sector’s future leaders, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Strong housing market prediction for the South West Apr 25, 2018 The South West will have the strongest housing market growth over the next few years, according to industry predictions. Residential property in the region is set to increase value by 4.3% by 2022 according to analysis of figures from Nationwide and the ONS by KPMG. Developer Generator South West have identified Bristol and its surrounding […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Wiltshire College Campus plans approved Apr 24, 2018 Plans have officially been approved for Wiltshire College’s new campus. The project, set to cost around £15m, will now see the development kickstart with a new building built onto the side of the existing campus on Southampton Road. The project is set to be a focus of our South Coast Development Plans Conference next week […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Management consultancy framework worth over £2bn announced Apr 23, 2018 The Crown Commercial Service has started the second tender process for a place on its Management Consultancy Framework – which will see firms bid to be on the £2bn framework. The Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) will be open to businesses offering business consultancy services; procurement, supply chain, and commercial consultancy services; complex and transformation […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
ZEDpods proposes solution for NHS Key Worker Housing and Delayed Transfer of Care Apr 20, 2018 Each year 33,000 nurses leave the NHS and, according to the Royal College of Nursing, 40% are considering leaving London over the next five years due to housing costs. To meet this problem ZEDpods, a company set up to build and install high quality low carbon homes for keyworkers and young people, is announcing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Eight reasons why the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference is unmissable Apr 19, 2018 The Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference in June is set to be unmissable. For those companies and individuals from both the public and private sector who have an interest in the ARC Corridor it’s an opportunity to network with key industry professionals, learn more to understand the potential opportunities in the region and be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tech Cluster ‘key to Cambridge-MK-Oxford growth corridor’s success’ Apr 19, 2018 Business and public sector leaders will hear at our huge conference in June just how important a role the Silverstone Technology Cluster can play in helping them to hit growth targets for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Corridor (CMKO), as laid out by the National Infrastructure Commission. Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) Director Roz Bird will be a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transport, skills and homes highlighted as key priorities in the West of England Apr 18, 2018 Transport, skills and new homes have been highlighted as key priorities for the West of England. Tim Bowles, Regional Mayor, will focus on better and more frequent rail services, investment in skills, and building new homes more quickly over the coming year. The West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership’s business plan for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
