£1.6bn public sector modular construction framework up for renewal Feb 26, 2021 Firms have until the end of March to register their interest in a £1.6bn modular construction framework which is being procured by the NHS Shared Business Services Group. The current arrangement, which runs out on July 31, has 19 approved suppliers but it is believed that the updated agreement, again covering four years, can accommodate […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
IN FOCUS: Global renewable energy visionaries RES Feb 12, 2021 RES is leading the way in the drive towards a zero carbon society and meeting the UK’s renewable energy needs. We asked them about their plans and playing their part in the sustainability revolution. You have built a development portfolio of over 2GW of Wind and Solar energy in the UK and RES has established […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand? Feb 12, 2021 The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
British Property Federation: Opportunities in a Post Brexit World Feb 9, 2021 The current pandemic has meant the light hasn’t been shone so much on the potential challenges and opportunities surrounding Brexit. Ahead of our event later this month – titled Property Sector Opportunities in a Post Brexit World – we’ve been speaking to Ian Fletcher, Director of Policy and the British Property Federation… Q. What is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy: Helping Meet the Challenge of the UK’s Clean Electricity Needs Feb 1, 2021 GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy is a world-leading provider of nuclear power plant technology, nuclear reactors and nuclear services. With the UK committing to becoming zero carbon by 2050 there is an ever growing need to find low carbon energy sources – and GE Hitachi are committed to this. We’ve been speaking exclusively with the firms […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford Developments Completes Phase One of Spa Park Oct 5, 2020 Stoford Developments – who’re speaking at our upcoming Logistics & Sheds Development Conference – has achieved practical completion of two speculative units in a multi-million-pound business park in Leamington Spa, heralding the completion of the first phase. Units 3 and 4 at Spa Park comprise 61,075 sq ft and 30,715 sq ft of space respectively, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Details Revealed about Essex Garden Village Mar 12, 2020 A number of new details have been released around the Dunton Hills Garden Village scheme, which revealed provisions for the young and elderly. Posted by: John Clark Read more
The Three Construction Projects Transforming York Feb 28, 2020 The City of York is poised for several development schemes, bringing major transformation of several areas as a result. York Central is the flagship development, a £1bn scheme that could be taking place over the next 20 years and is set to be a major boon to the city’s economy. Council Leader, Keith Aspden described […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Unite unveils new £48m Nottingham Student Accommodation Feb 3, 2020 Unite Students- one of the nation’s largest provides of purpose-built student accomodaton have revealed their plans to redevelop the site of a Jaguar showroom at Derby Road, with a new 690-bed student accommodation. Originally the site of the development was unknown due to confidentiality, but it has since gone public Unite will be showcasing their […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
From the Ashes: Development Opportunities for Damaged Mills Jan 27, 2020 Former mills can become easily susceptible to damage by fire after being left vacant, both from arson and accidental fires. One such of these Mills was Newsome Mill in Huddersfield, left vacant since 2003. Whilst Newsome Mill originally had a development plan in place according to Nigel Hunston, Group Leader at Kirklees Council, it was […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
