Welsh Government submits plans for £150m Global Centre of Rail Excellence Apr 15, 2021 The Welsh Government has submitted plans to build a £150m rail testing complex at the site of a former open-cast coal mine in Powys. The Global Centre of Rail Excellence, which is due to be completed in 2025, will allow for rolling stock and trains to be trialled on a 6.9km circular track which can […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Watkin Jones maintains busy start to 2021 with Swansea student scheme Apr 7, 2021 Student accommodation specialist Watkin Jones has unveiled plans for a 350-bed facility in the centre of Swansea on the site of a former HMRC office. Since 1999 the company has delivered 43,000 student beds across 130 sites and identified the Welsh city as a hotspot with Swansea University student numbers having increased 11.5% over the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
AberInnovation: “The New Kid On The Block” Discusses Their Impressive New Innovation Campus Nov 27, 2020 Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus (AberInnovation) provides world-leading facilities and expertise within the biotechnology, agri-tech, and food and drink sectors. Set in stunning scenery between the Cambrian Mountains and the Irish Sea, their recently opened £40.5m Campus offers an ideal environment for business and academic collaboration to flourish. We’ve been speaking to them about how the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Inspirational Stories: The Architectural Practice Manager Contributing To Cancer Awareness Sep 11, 2020 We’re delighted to be working with Dean Ward – Managing Director at DCW Group – to run a serious of online events focused on solving the housing crisis. But outside of his day job Dean has a passion for fundraising with a particular focus on raising funds for Breast Cancer Now. Over the coming months […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Development Bank of Wales Investment Unlocks Regeneration May 13, 2020 Investment from The Development Bank of Wales Group has unlocked the regeneration of a former Victorian railway building. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The £2.9m investment will see the heritage building in Barry – Wales, transformed into an entertainment and business complex. Part of the Innovation Quarter on Barry Waterfront the project has been brought forward by the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cardiff Council Acquires 29-Acre Site May 6, 2020 National Grid and Wales & West Utilities has sold a former gas works site to Cardiff Council – who’re looking to bring forward a residential development on the land. The site, in Grangetown, is being targeted for redevelopment to deliver 500 much needed homes as the city bids to build 2,000 new homes in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council to Acquire Land for Tourism Project May 2, 2020 Newport City Council are set to buy a plot of land from Associated British Ports (ABP) as they look to create a new £12m leisure destination. They’re set to acquire the site for just under £20,000 with plans to create a new visitor centre at Newport Transporter Bridge – with land being utilised for car […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Submitted Forming 1,200-Home Development Jan 3, 2020 Plans have been submitted for the latest phase of a major 1,200-home development in Wales. The latest plans for the site in Torfaen – to the north of Newport – propose 177 homes in a scheme being led by major housebuilder Taylor Wimpey. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The phase forms part of the much wider Edlogan Wharf […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£133m Social Housing Funding Boost For Wales Dec 17, 2019 The Welsh Government has announced an additional £133m which will be used to provide support to deliver and improve social housing across the country. The announcement, which brings the total annual budget for social housing grants to £223m, is a major coup for the sector – and it has been incredibly well received by leading […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Construction & Property Events Worth Attending in 2020 Dec 10, 2019 The construction and property industry is in a fascinating place. On one side there is major disruption and uncertainty with skills, housing, Brexit and more creating massive challenges which need to be overcome. On the other hand innovative smart solutions are offering ways to combat barriers, whilst ambitious infrastructure projects including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
