Logistics experiencing Brexit boom Dec 21, 2018 Brexit is benefiting the logistics sector by fuelling demand for warehouse space. Rachel Wood, Managing Director of Sladen Estates, told our West Midlands event that the UK’s withdrawal is having ‘little effect’ across the company’s activities but is proving a boom for its industrial developments: “Brexit is having a positive effect for us. Logistics operators […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report shows need to tackle carbon and congestion caused by ever-greater demands for deliveries Dec 21, 2018 Whitehall and Town Halls should offer greater support to efforts to meet people’s growing demands for fast deliveries while also reducing congestion and carbon emissions, the National Infrastructure Commission warns today. As more and more consumers are looking to get next-day deliveries on their last-minute Christmas shopping this weekend, chairman Sir John Armitt argued the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning for a post-car future Dec 19, 2018 Barry Jessup, Director at First Base, will join us in February for the Smart Cities Development Conference – and we hear from him around smart tech merging with development: Much has been said about the major disruptive elements facing the real estate industry, namely increased government intervention, a changing retail environment and intervention from […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Built Environment Networking continue recruitment drive Dec 17, 2018 Leeds-based construction and property events company Built Environment Networking are continuing their recruitment drive – with the announcement of three new appointments. The company, which has recently relocated to larger premises at Thorpe Park in Leeds, have this year doubled its team as their events business continues to grow. Newly appointed Partnerships Director Lee Cooper […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New partnership programme will ”help cities to plan for the future” Dec 15, 2018 The National Infrastructure Commission today launched a partnership programme for cities and city regions across the country, to help local leaders develop long-term strategies that link transport, housing and job opportunities. Chairman Sir John Armitt said the programme would help cities “from the North East to the South West” to share knowledge and expertise as […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ministry of Justice Drawing Up New Custody Guide Dec 11, 2018 The Ministry of Justice is drawing up a new design guide for police custody centres, the Blue Light Estates Development Conference has heard. Tony Maggs, Projects Lead for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioners Office, told the delegates that the guide is due to be issued in the spring or summer […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The rise and rise of frameworks in construction Dec 11, 2018 Andy Parker, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure: With the number of providers only increasing, it’s important to take stock and ask, what are the hallmarks of a best-in-class framework? What’s driven their proliferation? And what value do they provide both customers, and the wider community? If frameworks are to continue to thrive and provide the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£800m Construction framework launched for bidding… Dec 5, 2018 Procurement and framework firm Fusion21, who’ll be speaking and exhibiting at next weeks Construction Frameworks Conference, have announced details of a new construction framework – worth £800m over the course of the next four years. The framework, which will focus on Construction Works and Improvements, has now opened for bidding with Fusion21 seeking to speak […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What are the ingredients of a best in class framework? – Exclusive Q&A Nov 23, 2018 Frameworks play a crucial role within the delivery of new developments and regeneration projects across the UK. From framework operators to procurement professionals, to professional bidders and more, they’re part of the daily life of some of those within the construction and property industry – both public and private sector. They need a collaborative approach, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Unlocking growth: the Cambridge Milton Keynes Oxford ARC Nov 20, 2018 The proposed new infrastructure links between Oxford and Cambridge is set to drive phenomenal growth in a once in a lifetime infrastructure scheme. We hear from one of our partners for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference – WSP – on their future vision for the corridor. OUR VISION FOR THE ARC Re-imagining transport-led growth […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
