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Bradford Estates “Net Zero” Mixed-Use Community

Bradford Estates has confirmed that they’ll include a “full range of sustainable transport options” as they continue with plans to create a net zero carbon community titled J3. They’re looking to develop on land adjacent to the M54 – close to Tong and Shifnal – where they own and manage 12,000 acres of land. The […]

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Major Mixed-Use Project Recommended For Approval

Harworth Group and BeePart Ltd’s proposed mixed-use development in the East Midlands has been recommended for approval – with South Derbyshire District Council set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the plans. The firms are proposing to develop a former coal and clay works in Derbyshire and the plan includes: [emaillocker id=”71749″] 53-acres of land […]

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Mental Health Hospital Upgrade & Expansion Approved

Plans to upgrade a mental health hospital in Northumberland have been given the green light, which forms part of a wider £72m development programme. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The proposals from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust will see the current hospital extended, and elements of the site being remodelled. The remodelling will see existing […]

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The Future of Towers and Tall Buildings

Supporting the Built Environment Network (04 June 2020), Montagu Evans joined a panel of experts to debate the future of tall buildings.  Dr Chris Miele, a partner at Montagu Evans who specialises in advising on this form of development, reported that client interest was holding up surprisingly well, even in the office sector. He saw […]

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Construction Organisations Team Up To Drive Change For Site Wellbeing

National framework organisation Pagabo has entered into a partnership with health technology brand Moodbeam to look after and promote the wellbeing of everyone working on projects in the built environment through the use of wearable technology. Moodbeam One is the world’s first wearable device, focused on capturing mood in real time through the simple pressing […]

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Pagabo Put Developers on Notice for £47bn Framework

As the UK begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, national framework provider Pagabo has put developers on notice for its new public sector framework, worth an estimated £47bn.   [emaillocker id=”71749″] Its first framework dedicated to developers will help construction return to a boom, allow developers the opportunity to secure new work through compliant procurement […]

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Your Housing Group Submits Greater Manchester Plans

North West based developer Your Housing Group has submitted plans for 216 new homes. The application is for a site in Openshaw – and the proposal includes: Total of 216 new homes 72 homes for sales through shared ownership 72 homes for private rent [emaillocker id=”71749″] 72 homes for affordable rent Mixture of one and […]

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Homes England Lodges 3,000-Home Community Plans

Plans for a new town including 3,000 new homes in Oxfordshire have been lodged by Homes England, as they submit an outline planning application to South Oxfordshire District Council. The former Chalgrove Airfield site are planning to bring forward a new community development on the site. Plans include: 3,000 new homes Town centre 5-hectares of […]

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