Invest in Belfast at UKREiiF – Why Belfast? May 12, 2022 Belfast is a city full of ambition, optimism, and – above all – opportunity. As a talented, competitive and connected city, we’re the second fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK, with excellent digital infrastructure and thriving clusters of high growth companies. It’s no wonder that 80% of businesses that locate in Belfast choose to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scottish Government announces UKREiiF involvement May 12, 2022 The Scottish Government is set to showcase the country’s investment and development opportunities to domestic and international investors, funders and developers at the inaugural UKREiiF event. Taking place between the 17-19th May 2022 the event will facilitation introductions to drive sustainable and transformational economic growth across the UK. The Government’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Question Time with Dr Manoj Joshi, chair of the Bradford Economic Partnership May 12, 2022 Dr Manoj Joshi DL is the new Chair of the Bradford District Economic Partnership. Dr Joshi will be championing the economic potential of the district, leading on clean growth, and working with partners to develop a new economic strategy. He brings extensive experience across a broad range of leadership roles and has been the Board […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bringing green skills to the forefront of development May 12, 2022 The UN Sustainable Development Goals have become a touchpoint for those in the sector that are working to create nature-based solutions as a means to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies. In order to achieve this, the built environment sector needs green skills in the right places. The Landscape Institute’s aim, through the work of its members, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sustainability Data: an untapped resource May 12, 2022 The construction industry exists to give humanity an environment in which to thrive, and there is no doubt that we have risen to that challenge. Unfortunately, typically there is no action without consequence and what is abundantly clear is that in pursuit of our goal the buildings and infrastructure that we have delivered have had […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ports and Freeports Development Conference & Foot Anstey May 11, 2022 In preparation for our recent hybrid event, Ports and Freeports Development Conference, we spoke to Christian Silk, Head of Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Partner at Foot Anstey LLP on the importance Ports will play in the UK. When asked what is happening within the industry at the moment, Christian said: “The environmental agenda and the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
South East consortium and UKBCSD launch “Sustainable Homes Matrix” May 5, 2022 In early 2021 South East Consortium (SEC) began their first programme of research projects with the aim of tackling three challenging topics impacting the housing sector. SEC launched the final guidance document from their Climate Challenge working group in March 2022. The Sustainable Homes Matrix sets out a sustainable approach to delivering homes that are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The UK’s largest clean growth testbed shows what can be done when public and private sectors come together with a common aim May 5, 2022 “Clean Growth” is becoming something of a buzzword – but if you want to know what it looks like in practice, the best answer might lie in a former water treatment works five miles north of Bradford. Esholt is shaping up to be the UK’s largest Clean Growth testbed. The 500-acre site, set in natural […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Beyond Net Zero Line-Up Finalised May 5, 2022 The UK Business Council for Sustainable Development’s ‘Beyond Net Zero’ pavilion is set to be the centre of attention at UKREiiF. The pavilion – being run in partnership with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and sponsored by Sir Robert McAlpine and Keyland Developments – has assembled a high-quality cast of private- and public-sector […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
COP26 six months on: Reaching net zero cannot be our only aim – we must create a genuinely sustainable economy which works for people May 5, 2022 This week marks six months since COP26 brought 200 world leaders to the United Kingdom to discuss climate change. As we all find ourselves living through the largest cost of living crisis for 30 years, whilst watching the horrifying fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine, I find myself reflecting on the challenges we all face. An inconvenient […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
