NHS properties need a ‘partnership approach’ – Chairman of LIFT Feb 1, 2018 A new generation of NHS primary care properties will require support through a ‘partnership’ with the private sector – whilst ensuring a ‘responsible approach’ will be needed to offer the best possible value and quality for money, accordingly to Councillor Chris Whitehouse. He reiterated the warnings of Sir Robert Naylor that high-quality service and patient […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government funding secured to develop modular Passivhaus homes Jan 29, 2018 The United Welsh Housing Association (UWHA) has secured crucial Welsh government funding to develop modular Passivhaus homes that can be rolled out to the mass market. Richard Mann, Group Director of Operations at UWHA, told the Cardiff Development Plans Conference that they’d secured cash from the government’s Innovative Housing fund to build the scheme on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Innovative plans for SA1 and Swansea centre progress Jan 28, 2018 Plans to transform SA1 Waterfront and the centre of the City have taken a major step forward as it looks to create cutting edge digital districts within the heart of Swansea. The Welsh and UK Government have now received an advanced business plan draft, with a view to submit a more formal business case soon […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
SA1 project in Swansea commended for economic benefit Jan 1, 2018 The Swansea Waterfront project – which is likely to form a key part in the up and coming Swansea Development Plans Conference – has been hailed for ensuring local businesses benefit. A commitment to procuring local contractors and using a local supply chain has enhanced the benefits to the region. The University of Wales Trinity […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sancta Maria Hospital set to move to Swansea SA1 in waterfront development Dec 22, 2017 The Sancta Maria Hospital is set to relocate in an exciting development as part of the SA1 Waterfront Project. New images have recently been released which show what the private hospital would look like – a development which would employ around 175 people and treat around 3,000 patients, and be situated on Langdon Road. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Central Square sets new bar for Cardiff Oct 17, 2017 Cardiff’s speculatively built Central Square has set a new standard for development in the Welsh capital, the city council’s head of economic development has told a Built Environment Networking event. Ken Pool highlighted the scheme, which is located between the Principality rugby stadium and the city’s mainline railway station, at BEN’s Cardiff Development Plans event […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cardiff goes for greenfield growth Sep 23, 2014 Cardiff is allocating 13,000 homes to green field sites in its latest local development plan in a bid to accommodate the booming Welsh capital’s rapid population growth, a senior planner has revealed. James Clemence, planning policy operational manager at Cardiff City Council, delivered the opening keynote speech at Built Environment Network’s Cardiff General Development Plans […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
New eco-watchdog advocates eco-system planning Sep 23, 2014 Wales’ environmental watchdog is urging developers and councils to work with it in delivering an integrated or eco-system approach to all aspects of the natural environment. Graham Hillier of Natural Resources Wales said: “We certainly want to encourage investment in Wales that supports the Welsh economy while enhancing and protecting Wales’ unique environment.” “We want […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Case study: Porth Teigr: a new model for waterfront regeneration Sep 23, 2014 Porth Teigr is one of the last unfilled pieces in Cardiff’s waterfront regeneration jigsaw, according to Mark Hallett development director of Igloo. The company inherited a masterplan for the site from the Welsh Development Agency, drawn up by Sir Terry Farrell, with a big commercial development at the centre and a 4,500 space multi-storey car […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Lance Taylor from RLB talks about why he wanted to be our first National Sponsors Apr 21, 2014 Listen to why Lance Taylor, Chief Executive of Rider Levett Bucknall wanted to be our first National Sponsor.. [cincopa A4CAtOLvsYIu] Posted by: Keith Griffiths Read more
