£750m regional construction framework goes to market Jun 9, 2021 Public sector procurement authority SCAPE has announced details of its next generation regional construction framework, to serve the East Midlands and East of England. The new framework will bring forward up to £750m of public sector investment in local communities across these regions from 2022. SCAPE will now begin the search for contractors to support […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bankfoot APAM unveils £500m ‘Urban Quarter’ investment plans Jun 9, 2021 Development manager Bankfoot APAM has unveiled plans to invest £500 million to overhaul Edinburgh’s Gyle Shopping Centre into a major “urban quarter”. The centre and its surrounding car parks would be transformed over the next ten years. The modernisation will allow tenants such as Marks & Spencer and Next to introduce new concept stores. Around 1,000 new homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxenwood in £18m acquisition of distribution and storage centre Jun 9, 2021 Oxenwood Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, has acquired a modern vehicle storage, sales and distribution facility in Coventry for £17.9 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 5.15%. It has been acquired from clients of LaSalle Investment Management by Oxenwood for Oxenwood Catalina, its joint venture with Catalina Holdings […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford submits plans for business park extension Jun 9, 2021 Leading developer Stoford has submitted plans for an extension at Worcester Six Business Park on the southern side of the site. Worcester Six Business Park, which is located a few minutes’ drive from junction six of the M5, is home to a number of major national and international companies, including Kohler Mira, Spire Healthcare, Cornelius, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for 2,300 home regeneration at Rugeley Power Station gets go-ahead Jun 9, 2021 Engie, the energy, services and regeneration firm, has been granted outline planning permission from Cannock Chase District Council and Lichfield District Council, for the redevelopment of Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire. After three years of community engagement and planning, Engie will now progress plans to transform the former coal-fired Power Station site, which it owns, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Taylor Wimpey commits to ambitious climate and nature goals Jun 9, 2021 Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest residential homebuilders, has announced its environment strategy, ‘Building a Better World’. The developer has committed to creating a greener, healthier future for its customers, colleagues and communities with a series of new targets. The strategy focuses on key environmental impacts for the business; climate change, nature, and resources and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fenton Whelan unveil plans for new gateway into Kensington Gardens Jun 9, 2021 London developer Fenton Whelan has been given consent by The Royal Parks to submit their plans to Westminster City Council for new twin Royal Park gates and landscaping fronting onto Bayswater Road, providing a magnificent new pedestrian gateway into Kensington Gardens, located directly opposite the start of Queensway and the new Park Modern mixed-use development. Fronting onto Bayswater Road the new twin Royal […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
GLP secures planning permission to develop over 730,000 sq ft of warehouse space Jun 9, 2021 GLP, a leading investor and developer of logistics buildings and warehouses, has announced that it has secured planning permission for the development of up to 736,000 SQ FT of warehouse space at G-Park Ashby. The planning consent allows for the development of either one or two units depending on customer requirements. The 66-acre development site […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BtR scheme forward sold to Catella in £32m deal Jun 9, 2021 Watkin Jones has announced an exchange of contracts for the sale of the Arches, a 184-unit BtR scheme on Bath Lane in Leicester. The scheme is being sold on a forward commitment basis to Catella APAM for £31.65m. The Arches will set a new benchmark for residential for rent accommodation in Leicester and will comprise […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
IBM and UK Government invest £210m in new AI and quantum computing centre Jun 9, 2021 A new artificial intelligence and quantum computing centre has been launched in North West England, thanks to a £210 million investment from the Government and IBM to help cement the UK’s status as a science superpower. New centre launched in partnership with IBM to cement quantum and artificial intelligence (AI) expertise £210 million investment over […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
