Impressive transformation plans for Halifax revealed May 17, 2018 Design images have been revealed for an impressive multi-million pound revamp of Halifax train station. The plans, by Calderdale Council, will see the town centre transformed – including an ambitious new look for the town’s railway station. The Council, who will speak at our Transforming West Yorkshire Conference in Leeds this June, are now displaying […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction industry networking with a difference – to make a difference May 17, 2018 The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a classic UK trekking challenge. In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales these three summits are there to be conquered in just one day. For others however, there are much greater challenges and struggles to overcome. Every day of every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First look at Sheffield’s HS2 railway station May 17, 2018 With inward investment conversation ‘at an all time high’ according to Council officials the city of Sheffield is currently going through an exciting period. The backing of Boeing and McLaren have coming to the region, the revamp of the City Centre, the ambitious plans of Sheffield Hallam University and more have seen the city gain […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government launches drive to attract foreign investment to Greater Manchester May 17, 2018 The Government is using five huge projects within Manchester to try and attract foreign investors to the region. The projects, worth almost £2bn, will be used to promote the major opportunities Greater Manchester has to potential suitors by The Department for International Trade. Some of the projects are set to be discussed at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Yorkshire Combined Authority highlight investment projects May 13, 2018 Over £22m worth of investment has been progressed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which will be used across regeneration projects, transport and improving and delivering clean air. The money will be spent on projects to ease traffic flow on a key highway between Calderdale and Kirklees, enable more new homes to be built in a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference set to unveil development and economic growth opportunities in Tees Valley May 11, 2018 On the 16th May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Tees Valley Development Plans Conference – one of the city’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
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
Sheffield Hallam University acquire AWRC development plot Apr 23, 2018 Sheffield Hallam University have acquired a development plot for their planned state-of-the-art Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC). The acquisition comes after the higher education institution was advised by real estate firm Irwin Mitchell. The acquisition of land at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, which is likely to form part of the discussion when the University present […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference to set out regional economic growth and developments in Sheffield Apr 23, 2018 On the 4th June, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Sheffield Development Plans Conference – one of the city’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
