Uncertainty over UK’s property market leads major developer to rethink plans May 24, 2019 Uncertainty in the UK’s property market, especially in retail, has also led to developer Whitehill and Bordon (W&B) to rethink some of its own development plans, including the make-up of the town centre element of its vast Prince Philip Park scheme. Speaking at our Southampton Development Plans event Chris Knott, Director at W&B Regeneration Company, which […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans submitted for student accommodation project in Worcester May 23, 2019 Plans to transform a former Worcester nightclub into student accommodation have been submitted to the council – in a bid to revitalise the derelict building. The plans, submitted by Regen Developments and Thornloe Developments in a JV, outline their ambition to turn the ‘eyesore’ into a 100-bed student accommodation block. The scheme proposes: 2 x […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“We need your help” May 19, 2019 As hosts of the leading built environment networking events, we are always looking at ways we can improve and modernise to ensure we are providing everyone with an outstanding experience. We have recently partnered with Constructing Rainbows to look at ways we can encourage a more diverse audience to our events. We know that by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ports need improved infrastructure to drive development and tackle road congestion May 11, 2019 Inadequate infrastructure connecting UK ports and the wider UK is putting a brake on the development and expansion of ports, our Port Development Conference has heard. Poor transport access to the south of England’s ports could result in freight being diverted to less congested part of the country. Ports in the north of England aspire […] 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
Fresh ideas needed to help rationalise University estates through refurbishment programmes Apr 8, 2019 Stubborn academics who object to giving up their offices are among the toughest challenge’s university managers face when trying to refurbish their estates, our event has heard. Facilities managers for both of Plymouth’s universities, said that they are utilising new ways to convince colleagues to vacate their old offices and embrace new ways of working […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Acorn Property Group completes on land for 55 unit residential scheme in Wedmore, Somerset Apr 4, 2019 Acorn Property Group’s Bristol office has completed on the purchase of a 5.5 acre site in the exclusive village of Wedmore, Somerset, where it has been granted full planning consent for a fifty-five unit residential scheme. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The £20m Cross Farm development, designed by Barton Willmore, and in partnership with Wedmore Parish Council, will feature 1 […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Control your energy. And improve your business performance. Mar 19, 2019 Energy is the underlying component of modern life. But it’s also one of the most neglected and misunderstood. Despite being one of the major outgoings for most companies – very few understand what or where they spend on energy. But in a world of increasing cost competition, global-warming, environmental expectations and consumer demand for green […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Womble Bond Dickinson and Bristol City Council launch solicitor apprenticeship scheme Mar 18, 2019 WBD and Bristol City Council launch solicitor apprenticeship scheme Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week last week, law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) with Bristol City Council have launched their solicitor apprenticeship scheme in Bristol. Applications are due to close on 30th April with the successful candidates starting their role in September 2019. [emaillocker id=”71749″] […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Conference to set out growth plans of major Universities within the South West Mar 14, 2019 On the 20th March, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together in Bristol for the South West Universities Development Plans Event – one of the sectors largest business events of the year. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will hear from leading figures from the regions higher education institutions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
