Historic Malthouse to be Transformed in Conversion Plan Jun 15, 2020 Developer Rokeby Merchant is bringing forward the next phase of their Bakers Quay regeneration project in Gloucester – with the restoration of a former malthouse. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The first phase, completed back in 2018, saw the delivery of 47 apartments and 2 commercial units, along with a Premier Inn hotel, Costa Coffee drive-thru and a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scottish Land Commission Publishes Paper Calling For Reform Jun 15, 2020 The Scottish Land Commission – the organisation driving a programme of land reform spanning both urban and rural land – has published a new paper requesting fundamental changes to land for housing and development model. [emaillocker id=”71749″] According to the organisation the current private development model wont help to achieve the target of new homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bellway Submit Plans For Apartment Blocks Jun 15, 2020 One of the UK’s leading housebuilders has submitted plans to develop five apartment blocks in Maidenhead. The site – a brownfield plot – could be transformed into 130 new homes over five blocks, which currently houses derelict office buildings. The developer has submitted plans to The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Banks Group See Profits Almost Double Jun 12, 2020 Known for their development within the surface coal mining, property and renewable energy sectors, the Banks Group has announced a huge increase in profits – stating they’re in a good position despite the downturn from Covid-19. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Operating across three divisions – Banks Mining, Banks Property and Banks Renewable – the firm has announced […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cheshire & Warrington LEP Secures £30m of Funding Jun 12, 2020 Cheshire and Warrington LEP have secured a total of £30m in form of a loan – as Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West & Chester Council and Warrington Borough Council commit to helping them fund their ambitious growth plans. The funding will enable the LEP to provide grants to developments within the Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ainscough Strategic Land Gets Approval For 2,500-Home Community Jun 12, 2020 Ainscough Strategic Land – a group that specialised in the acquisition, planning and promotion of land throughout the UK for sustainable development – has received the go-ahead for a new 2,500-home community in Swindon. Their ‘New Eastern Villages’ development is the largest single elements so far in the expansion of Swindon and which could see […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Utilising technology to design and manage buildings in the UK to be focus of high-level webinar Jun 10, 2020 CA Management Services, a global leader in improving the resident experience and creating operational efficiencies for property management, are pleased to announce their partnership with Built Environment Networking which will see them present a free to attend webinar focused on the use of technology in the build to rent environment. The webinar will see a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The summer of 2020 – a chance for a positive urban spaces legacy? Jun 6, 2020 Written by Toby Gibbs – Managing Director of Logika Consultants, a company who specialises in providing environmental solutions Since the UK Government announced funding to promote a ‘once in a generation’ change to the way people travel, it seems all the ‘talk’ has been about pop-up cycleways, wider pavements and city streets turned over to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Plans Submitted For Birmingham Apartment Project Jun 6, 2020 Development activity in Birmingham seems to be at an all time high – with a plethora of new applications submitted every month. The latest has been submitted in partnership between Taylor Grange Developments, Load Properties and Corstorphine+Wright Architects which proposed a major apartment project in the city’s Gun Quarter. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The site, which is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sheffield Hallam University’s ‘Construction Alliance’ Gears Up For £220m Programme Jun 6, 2020 Sheffield Hallam University is gearing up for the first phase of their 20-year development masterplan, which will see the first ever ‘Construction Alliance’ deliver a £220m programme of works. The alliance – formed alongside BDP-ARUP (design consultancy), BAM Construction and CBRE (facilities management) – were selected by the University to deliver the high value projects […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
