Consultancies alerted to £1bn NHS framework Apr 23, 2021 A £1bn consultancy framework has been launched by the NHS. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The NHS Shared Business Services have issued a prior information notice with the intention of publishing a contract notice on Construction Consultancy Services 3 on September 1. As it stands now the Framework will not be divided into lots and will require: Architectural […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
MAYORAL ELECTION IN FOCUS: West of England CA Apr 23, 2021 On May 6 a number of Combined Authority mayoral elections will be taking place and, as part of a special series of events, we invited all candidates to explain what their ambitions are in terms of regeneration? Below are the responses for the candidates in the West of England CA who took part [emaillocker id=”71749″] […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
HBD announces second major Birmingham city centre redevelopment Apr 22, 2021 Sheffield-based developers HBD today unveiled plans for a £100m mixed-use development on the site of a car dealership in Birmingham. Formerly Henry Boot, the company has acquired the 2.6-acre Sytner BMW dealership in the city’s Jewellery Quarter with the intention of creating a residential-led PRS redevelopment that could accommodate around 450 units. HBD has also […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Bank of England planning northern headquarters in Leeds Apr 22, 2021 The Bank of England (BoE) today announced its intention to create a northern headquarters in Leeds. The Bank has had operations in the West Yorkshire city dating back to 1827, including a cash centre which is due to close in 2023 when the lease on the building expires. [emaillocker id=”71749″] However the BoE has expressed its […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
MAYORAL ELECTION IN FOCUS: West Midlands CA Apr 22, 2021 On May 6 a number of Combined Authority mayoral elections will be taking place and, as part of a special series of events, we invited all candidates to explain what their ambitions are in terms of regeneration moving forward? Below are the responses for the candidates in the West Midlands CA who took part Mayor […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Morgan Sindall performing ahead of ‘previous expectations’ Apr 22, 2021 Morgan Sindall is predicting its 2021 results will be ‘significantly ahead of our previous expectations’ with its construction division leading the way after last spring’s Covid shock. The total secured workload for the Group, as of March 31st 2021, was £8.1bn, up 8% from the corresponding prior year position (down 2% from the 2020 full […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Muse promises net-zero first for North East Apr 21, 2021 The first North East-based office development that is committed to being ‘net zero in operation’ has been approved by South Tyneside planners. Muse Developments’ 50,000 sqft Glassworks scheme will run solely on 100% renewable electricity complete with a 3,200 sqft solar array on its roof. It is designed to be fossil-fuel free, ultra-low energy and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
‘It’s always good when we all get together’ Apr 21, 2021 Manchester City Council chief executive Joanne Roney highlighted the importance of senior industry figures, across all sectors, meeting up en masse when she spoke at UKREiiF’s latest monthly webinar. Joanne was joined by three other members of UKREiiF’s Advisory Group as she outlined why an event like UKREiiF has been badly missed. The first annual […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Profitable Kier outlines path to debt-free existence Apr 21, 2021 The Kier Group today confirmed it was pushing ahead with a new share issue as it announced it has returned to half-year profits. The Manchester-based construction giants, fresh from selling its housebuilding arm Kier Living for £110m, has released details of its plans to raise in the region of £200m via the equity raise. Latest […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
South West logistics park developer lines up leading parcel delivery firm Apr 21, 2021 Commercial property developer Stoford claims a leading parcel delivery company will be the next occupier to move to Exeter Logistics Park, if plans are approved for the latest stage of development at the industrial scheme in East Devon.[emaillocker id=”71749″]Stoford has submitted two reserved matters planning applications to East Devon District Council, for two new building […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
