Planning for life beyond HS2 Oct 25, 2018 Ahead of the HS2 Economic Growth Conference – focused on developing stations, hubs and cities – we hear from Keith Mitchell, Director – Community Development and Infrastructure, at PBA, now part of Stantec. In the beginning… When HS2 was first presented, the concept was easy to grasp. Reduce travel times between London and the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Funding close for East Midlands build to rent tower Oct 15, 2018 Funding is being lined up for plans to build Derby’s tallest building, our event has heard. Matt Chandler, Development Manager at Godwin Developments. our recent Birmingham event that the company is close to securing a funder for its Landmark scheme. Funding will ‘hopefully’ be in place by mid-November for the 17-storey build to rent scheme, which […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Designs for HS2 stations in Birmingham and Solihull revealed Oct 9, 2018 Impressive new images have been revealed to showcase what the two new HS2 stations in Birmingham and Solihull – Birmingham Curzon and The Interchange Station – could look like. HS2, a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ set to bring phenomenal economic growth opportunities to the UK, is set to arrive in the West Midlands in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North pledge to create joint rail forum Sep 27, 2018 Sub-national Transport Bodies Midlands Connect and Transport for the North, who’re set to speak at the HS2 Economic Growth Conference in November, have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to working together more closely towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements. The agreement includes a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Crewe regeneration takes step forward Sep 23, 2018 The regeneration of Crewe has moved forward this week with the announcement of a new state-of-the-art cinema which will be the centre-piece of the Royal Arcade scheme proposed in the town centre. The cinema, set to have eight screens and hold 800 seats, is another development in the future vision for the area which will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Midlands Connect calls for role in Government rail review Sep 20, 2018 Midlands Connect have called for a role in the Government rail review – saying we must get on with improving the regional rail network. Responding to the announcement of the Department for Transport’s rail review, Sir John Peace, Chair of Midlands Connect, said: “This review is a major undertaking of crucial importance to the Midlands. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exciting new chapter for Yorkshire firm Sep 19, 2018 Leeds-based construction and property events company Built Environment Networking has moved to a new office in the city to support an ongoing growth strategy. Built Environment Networking, which has recently recruited 10 new members of staff, has relocated to larger premises at Thorpe Park in Leeds, allowing the company to double the size of its […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Firms reaping the benefits of HS2 Sep 17, 2018 A once in a lifetime opportunity. A catalyst for growth. HS2 is set to deliver phenomenal opportunities for regeneration and development across the UK – and new latest released shows that several regions across the UK are already reaping the commercial rewards of the massive infrastructure scheme. According to the latest data by Barbour ABI […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cogress complete 50th funding deal Sep 6, 2018 A new residential development in New Barnet has taken the combined GDV of Cogress’s property portfolio past the £1bn mark as they confirm their 50th funding deal. Cogress, who were founded back in 2014, passed the landmark figure after announcing a new residential scheme in North London. Cogress, who’ll be speaking at our West Midlands […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The wider impact of HS2 Sep 4, 2018 Paul Bogle, Head of Policy and Research at the National Federation of Builders: A shorter journey time between London and the Midlands was how HS2 was initially sold to the public. According to Ernst & Young, 90% of Eurotunnel passengers cited shorter journey times as a key reason for using the tunnel. It would not […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
