Brexit; the inside view from the Midlands construction and property industry May 28, 2019 Following our Brexit straw poll at our BE Premier Leaders Club (poll results here) in May 2019, Built Environment Networking decided to consult our 300 strong audience at the Midlands Development Conference to gauge their opinion on current political developments. The poll took place before Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation but nevertheless the same question […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
180 acres of Birmingham centre to be transformed May 23, 2019 The consultation process has been kickstarted by Birmingham City Council as they plan a transformational project in the heart of the city. The council are proposing an ambitious scheme which will deliver exceptional public space and deliver more than 5,000 new homes across a 180 acre site. The scheme, earmarked for the Rea Valley Urban […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
WSP share their thought on the Midlands Engine May 21, 2019 The Midlands Engine is the strong narrative that industry needs Economic growth increasingly relies on a strong and engaging narrative to underpin long term planning and delivery. The Midlands Engine, through its vision for growth, is key to providing this, and thus boosting confidence in both east and west Midlands as a place to do […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
“We need your help” May 19, 2019 As hosts of the leading built environment networking events, we are always looking at ways we can improve and modernise to ensure we are providing everyone with an outstanding experience. We have recently partnered with Constructing Rainbows to look at ways we can encourage a more diverse audience to our events. We know that by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A from Nottingham Trent University May 16, 2019 The property, development, infrastructure and construction industries are set to come together on the 23rd May at the Midlands Development Conference with one thing in mind – driving growth within the economy. Nottingham Trent University is one of two major higher education institutions in the city of Nottingham, and the 13th largest in the UK. Tell us […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Final three lettings complete The Lexicon May 15, 2019 A trio of lettings at PD Properties The Lexicon, totalling over 7,000 sq ft, sees the building on Mount Street in Manchester fully occupied. Global recruitment firm Wilson HCG has taken 3,235 sq ft, having relocated from serviced office space at We Work, Spinningfields. Engineering consultancy Banyards has moved into 2,036 sq ft while Reward […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
New Midlands partnership to provide 1,000 new homes May 14, 2019 A leading affordable housing provider has teamed up with a major UK house-builder to build 1,000 new homes across the Midlands. Midland Heart housing association and home builders Countryside have signed a partnership agreement, which will see the new homes built across the region over the next three years. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The properties – around […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Trebor and Hillwood enter into major Development Agreements for Industrial, Speculative development site located at Dabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Nottingham May 8, 2019 Trebor and Hillwood have entered into an agreement with the current lessee of a 5.8 acre site on a prominent industrial location in Nottingham. Trebor/Hillwood are to bring forward a comprehensive development of the Brownfield site for a proposed industrial, speculative, development with units consisting of 42,635 sq ft and 77,692 sq ft. [emaillocker id=”71749″] […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Major Construction Event set for the Midlands May 8, 2019 On the 23rd May, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together at the Midlands Development Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year. The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business, politics and local government lead a regional economic debate including discussions […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Exclusive Q&A | Urban Growth Company – Catalyst For Growth Apr 19, 2019 The property, development, infrastructure and construction industries are set to come together on the 23rd May at the Midlands Development Conference with one thing in mind – driving growth within the economy. With a major focus on infrastructure connecting cities and towns across the Midlands, and the impending arrival of HS2, the region is set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
