Willmott Dixon lands more work in Dorset with £7.8m hospital expansion Jul 22, 2021 Willmott Dixon is increasing its presence at Dorset Country Hospital with a £7.8m contract to remodel and expand the emergency department. Procured using the SCAPE framework, the new emergency department at the Dorchester hospital site will allow Dorset Country Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to accommodate a rise in patient numbers. The work involves two new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Woods Hardwick announces new office in London Jul 22, 2021 Woods Hardwick, one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary professional practices working in the built environment, has announced the opening of a new office in central London. This is set to strengthen the company’s UK coverage, together with existing offices in Bedford and Birmingham, supporting existing and new relationships with clients and project teams in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
54-week decision times for major housing applications ‘unacceptable’ say builders Jul 22, 2021 Latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 showing a 17 week increase in the average decision time for major housing development to 54 weeks are unacceptable, according to home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figure represents a +40 per cent rise on the previous year and is more than three times the statutory […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Regional REIT announces industrial portfolio disposal – 7.5% above valuation Jul 22, 2021 Regional REIT Limited, the UK regional office specialist, is today pleased to announce it has exchanged contracts with ARA Dunedin for the disposal of a significant industrial property portfolio for £45.0m. The completion is conditional upon the Purchaser having in place the required financing. This reflects a net initial yield of 6.75% to the Purchaser […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barings appoints new Director of European Real Estate ESG Jul 22, 2021 Barings, one of the world’s largest diversified real estate investment managers, announces that it has appointed Kristina Arsenievich as Director, European Real Estate ESG, to lead and enhance its ESG programme across the equity and debt portfolios. Kristina brings over 10 years of experience in sustainability leadership and a strong track record of delivering impactful […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans given the go-ahead for Blackpool refurb project Jul 22, 2021 Plans have been given the go ahead for the refurbishment of Abingdon Street Market that will give the market a new lease of life and secure its long term future at the heart of Blackpool’s town centre. The approved Planning Application was submitted to Blackpool Council by Turley in May and the refurbishment will now […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Watmos Community Homes secures £12.5m NatWest funding Jul 22, 2021 Watmos Community Homes, headquartered in Walsall with a London base, will drive forward plans to upgrade more than 1,000 homes by 2024, after securing funding from NatWest. The organisation will use the £12.5 million funding package to improve the energy performance of its homes, helping to reduce tenant utility bills. It will use the funding […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Simon Rhodes makes switch to UKREiiF and Built Environment Networking Jul 22, 2021 Built Environment Networking, the UK leader in providing real estate and infrastructure conferencing and events and creator of UKREiiF, has appointed Simon Rhodes as Group Sales Director. Real estate and infrastructure conferencing and events business Built Environment Networking (BEN) has made a senior hire – appointing Simon Rhodes, who had previously spent almost 20 years […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Blackpool Makes It Work delegation to exhibit at UKREiiF Jul 22, 2021 Blackpool Council, alongside neighbours Wyre Council and Fylde Borough Council, has signed-up to exhibit at the inaugural UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) event, to be held in Leeds between 17-19 May 2022. Leader of Blackpool Council Cllr Lynn Williams, explained: “Blackpool is a place on the up. At Blackpool Council we have […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aviva Investors launches Climate Transition Real Assets Fund Jul 22, 2021 New fund will target long term green infrastructure, sustainable real estate and nature-based solutions to accelerate the move towards net zero Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), has announced the launch of the Aviva Investors Climate Transition Real Assets Fund. The fund will aim to provide various investor groups, including […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
