Huddersfield University set for new developments Jul 22, 2017 Huddersfield University are heavily investing in new buildings to attract students to study in Yorkshire. A new £30m development will see the Barbara Hepworth Building become a start of the art facility for students studying art, design and architecture. Colin Blair, recently made an MBE in the New Years Honours, will be speaking at our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Yorkshire vows to secure more devolved powers Oct 1, 2014 West Yorkshire council leaders have pledged to “seize the moment” to secure more devolved powers for the Leeds city region, as all the main political parties wrestle with the devolution issue after Scotland narrowly rejected independence The chief executives of the six councils that formed the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) in April – Leeds, […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Ambition returns to Leeds universities Aug 4, 2014 Universities are more confident about investing in capital projects as the predicted volatility from the increase in student fees to £9,000 has failed to materialise, according to the University of Leeds. Steve Gilley, head of estates at the University of Leeds, told the Built Environment Networking event on ‘Leeds Universities and Colleges Development Plans 2014’ […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Siemens helps power Humber Estuary revival Jul 18, 2014 Growth prospects for the Humber Estuary economy are at their best for half a century, Lord Haskins of Skidby, chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), has said. Lord Haskins and two major clients in the region, Associated British Ports and Siemens, were addressing Built Environment Networking’s ‘Hull Major Developments 2014’ event at Hull’s […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Ambitious plans for the future of York Jun 30, 2014 City of York Council (CYC) has pledged to be “more proactive” in kick-starting development work in the city. Katie Stewart, head of economic development at CYC, told a Built Environment Networking event on ‘York General Development Plans 2014’ at the city’s Guildhall that CYC will be “more proactive at working with industry”. Stewart said: “We […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Sheffield pushes on with £300m retail quarter plans Jun 14, 2014 Sheffield City Council (SCC) will begin the procurement process for investors and developers this summer to kickstart its long-awaited £300m city centre retail quarter scheme, a senior council official has revealed. Nalin Seneviratne, SCC’s director of capital and major projects, told a Built Environment Networking event on ‘Sheffield General Development Plans 2014’, held at the […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Leeds Agents Review Apr 23, 2014 Property agents JLL, Savills and GVA have urged developers to capitalise on development opportunities in Yorkshire and to address under-supply of housing, high-quality office and industrial space in the region. Speaking at the Yorkshire Agents Review 2014 event organised by Built Environment Networking, the agents said the Yorkshire market was picking up speed but still […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Lance Taylor from RLB talks about why he wanted to be our first National Sponsors Apr 21, 2014 Listen to why Lance Taylor, Chief Executive of Rider Levett Bucknall wanted to be our first National Sponsor.. [cincopa A4CAtOLvsYIu] Posted by: Keith Griffiths Read more
