Watkin Jones gets green light for 354 student home project Sep 27, 2021 Watkin Jones, the UK’s leading developer and manager of residential for rent homes, is pleased to announce that it has received resolution to grant permission for a 354 student home development in Nottingham. Designed by ECE Westworks, the scheme will include 271 cluster beds alongside 83 studios. Beyond their rooms, residents will be able to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Savista Developments acquires 2-acre site to develop £20m care home Sep 27, 2021 Savista Developments, care home construction specialist, has exchanged contracts on a two-acre site on Duffield Road in Sonning to develop a new 72-bed care home. The proposed £20m project will provide a state-of-the-art home with exceptional standards of accommodation and amenities to provide the highest level of care for its residents. The project will draw […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fusion21 announces £750m decarbonisation framework Sep 27, 2021 Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Decarbonisation Framework worth up to £750 million over a four-year period and is now inviting bids from interested SMEs and contractors. Specifically designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations – including housing associations, local authorities, NHS trusts, blue light organisations […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Network Space unveils new development in Greater Manchester Sep 27, 2021 Network Space has revealed its plans for the redevelopment of the former Cartwright headquarters on Atlantic Street in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Re-branded as Broadheath Networkcentre, the proposals include a mixture of high quality refurbishment alongside new builds, creating a modern, multi-let industrial site which will appeal to a variety of businesses. The development will deliver […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New village development opportunity inc. 1,100 homes launched Sep 27, 2021 Cushman & Wakefield and Eckersley have jointly launched the sale of Bartle Village, a highly attractive large-scale residential development opportunity comprising approximately114 acres of land on the outskirts of Preston with outline planning consent for up to 1,100 new homes. This substantial development site is situated in Lower Bartle, a semi-rural location with excellent access […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing Growth Partnership to provide additional £300m to UK housebuilders Sep 27, 2021 The Housing Growth Partnership (‘HGP’) established by Lloyds Banking Group and Homes England has announced a new £300 million commitment to SME and regional housebuilders in the UK. The partnership aims to bridge the homebuilder equity funding gap, allowing housebuilders to build more homes across the UK and grow their businesses. The new fund will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon commits to planting 100,000 trees over the next decade Sep 27, 2021 Willmott Dixon has pledged to plant 10,000 trees a year over the next decade as part of its ambition to deliver environmental net gain, through its industry-leading sustainability strategy, Now or Never. Our decisive decade. The approach will see both Willmott Dixon’s Construction and Interiors businesses work in partnership with a range of charities, social enterprises […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Intelligent Land Investment Group: The £1bn development pipeline, helping to create a cleaner and greener future Sep 27, 2021 We’ve been speaking exclusively to Intelligent Land Investment Group – a Scotland based land investment firm with more than 14 ongoing projects in the renewable energy space totalling more than £1bn. Mark Wilson, Chief Executive of the firm and speaker at our upcoming Scotland Development Conference, has been discuss their exciting plans and the innovative […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon appointed to deliver £8m Innovation Central in Darlington Sep 24, 2021 Willmott Dixon’s team in the North have been appointed by Darlington Borough Council to deliver Innovation Central. Located in Central Park, once open the £8m facility will provide office space and laboratories and will support economic growth and job creation while increasing the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Procured via the SCAPE […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“The greenest building is the one that already exists” Sep 23, 2021 “The greenest building is the one that already exists” – Carl Elefante, former President of the American Institute of Architects As our town and city centres adapt to the twin realities of the climate emergency and the post-pandemic era, the sustainable regeneration of historic and listed buildings has never been more central to urban renewal and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
