Modular homes – the future of the British construction industry? Apr 30, 2018 Last week the Government called for a more innovative approach to solving Britain’s housing shortage and is backing modern methods of construction, such as modular homes, to speed up housing delivery. The Government is calling on councils to set their own design quality standards and use virtual reality technology to win round communities and end […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
National Infrastructure Commission’s Young Professionals Panel launched Apr 25, 2018 Architects, engineers, designers and energy specialists from across the country are among 16 of the UK’s top young infrastructure professionals selected to sit on a new advisory panel. Launched today by Commission Chair Sir John Armitt, the Young Professionals Panel will inform the Commission’s work and give a strong voice to the infrastructure sector’s future leaders, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Work to begin soon on Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 Athletes’ Village Apr 24, 2018 Work is set to begin in June on the village complex which will house athletes, staff and officials of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The development, which will be on the former Birmingham City University site, will accommodate around 6,500 people during the Games, before being transformed into housing post-event. The economic growth and developments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Management consultancy framework worth over £2bn announced Apr 23, 2018 The Crown Commercial Service has started the second tender process for a place on its Management Consultancy Framework – which will see firms bid to be on the £2bn framework. The Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) will be open to businesses offering business consultancy services; procurement, supply chain, and commercial consultancy services; complex and transformation […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
ZEDpods proposes solution for NHS Key Worker Housing and Delayed Transfer of Care Apr 20, 2018 Each year 33,000 nurses leave the NHS and, according to the Royal College of Nursing, 40% are considering leaving London over the next five years due to housing costs. To meet this problem ZEDpods, a company set up to build and install high quality low carbon homes for keyworkers and young people, is announcing a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barberry Developments exciting projects within the Midlands Apr 13, 2018 Barberry Developments, who are set to speak at next months Birmingham Development Plans Conference, have kick-started to year in positive fashion. From their recent purchase of land within Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub to the exciting plans revealed at MIPIM last month for a development in Coventry – there is a real buzz about their projects. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium set for Commonwealth Games investment Apr 11, 2018 Alexander Stadium in Birmingham is set to be transformed into a world-class athletics venue ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The £70m investment will see the capacity of the stadium boosted from 12,700 to 40,000 in a bid to ensure maximum visitor numbers to the games. The Commonwealth Games and the huge potential they can […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Birmingham looking to attract contractors Apr 11, 2018 The University of Birmingham are set to ease up on contractors as competition increases in the West Midlands. Speaking at our conference Trevor Payne, Director of Estates at the University of Birmingham admitted that the higher education institution faced growing competition to attract contractors to deliver its campus development. He said: ‘’We are competing with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction Frameworks Conference set to connect major operations, professionals and bidders together Mar 23, 2018 On the 24th May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together at the Construction Frameworks Conference – the sector’s largest conference of the year. The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking and in association with Scape Procure, will see some of the industry’s biggest names from both […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Birmingham reveal Rail & Engineering Hub designs Mar 14, 2018 Designs have been unveiled for the University of Birmingham’s Rail and Engineering Hub. The centre, which will house engineering and research staff working on new digital innovations for the rail industry, is set to be one of the University’s largest estate projects of the next few years. The University of Birmingham will be speaking about […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more