Poole Council to start search for development partner this year Mar 26, 2018 The largest ever regeneration scheme to transform the Borough of Poole is set to take a step closer this year – as Poole Council are set to start the official process for obtaining a development partner in the autumn. The £134m masterplan is set to rejuvenate the area, adding over 400 homes, a new bus […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect major operations, professionals and bidders together Mar 23, 2018 On the 24th May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year. The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking and in association with Scape Procure, will see some of the industry’s biggest names from both […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bidding begins for £5.2bn Southern Construction Framework Mar 23, 2018 Bidding has been launched for a construction framework covering projects in the South and worth £5.2bn in value. The Southern Construction Framework (SCF), launched by Hampshire County Council, will begin in April 2019 and run for a total of four years. It’ll be split into three regional lots with the aim of appointing ten firms. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference to set out development plans and opportunities in Bournemouth & Poole Mar 22, 2018 On the 18th April, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Bournemouth Development Plans Conference – one of the region’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Infrastructure improvements to unlock 100,000 new homes in Oxford Mar 21, 2018 Millions of pounds are set to be ploughed into crucial infrastructure improvements across Oxfordshire’s roads next year in a bid to prepare the region for a huge increase in housing developments and population. The deal, which will unlock the development opportunity for around 100,000 new homes in the City region, is costing around £215m, but […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New University Set for Milton Keynes as Cranfield are named lead provider Mar 21, 2018 Cranfield University have been appointed as the lead higher education provider for a new University in Milton Keynes. The higher education institution, known as MK:U, will see a ‘new model’ of University build in the heart of Milton Keynes, which is set to house up to 5,000 students. The news comes in an incredibly exciting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Five garden towns proposed within Oxford Cambridge corridor Mar 5, 2018 The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge corridor could see five new garden towns created in a bid to create thousands of homes in the growth region. The area, set for improved connectivity by road and rail which is set to create huge regional economic benefits, is likely to see a huge increase in population […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference to set out economic growth opportunities in the Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge Corridor Feb 26, 2018 On the 21st June, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Milton Keynes for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year – which is supported by the National Infrastructure Commission, England’s Economic Heartland and regional and local authorities. The conference, hosted by Built Environment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Wiltshire College redevelopment to double student numbers Feb 26, 2018 Wiltshire College’s Salisbury campus is set to undergo a £14m redevelopment – which will see student numbers double. The plans, which will see a major refurbishment, a new campus layout and a new building, will give the local economy a huge boost by enhancing the number of skilled workers to fill job vacancies in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxford & Cambridge named the best cities for growth potential in England Feb 22, 2018 Oxford has scored better than any other city in England as they’ve been named the best city for growth potential in the country, closely pushed by Cambridge in second. A report, published this week by Arcadis, highlights Oxford as having huge potential with only Edinburgh rating higher in the UK based report. Both cities are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
