18-acre expansion of Sheffield Business Park Jan 3, 2019 Plans for a major expansion of one of Yorkshire’s leading business parks have been submitted. The plans, to grow Sheffield Business Park, could deliver a huge boost for employment and jobs within the region, as investment into South Yorkshire continues to grow. Sheffield Business Park, who’re set to attend the Sheffield Development Plans Conference next […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Construction & Property Events Worth Attending in 2019 Jan 1, 2019 The construction and property industry is in a fascinating place. On one side there is major disruption and uncertainty with skills, housing, BREXIT and more creating massive challenges which need to be overcome. On the other hand innovative smart solutions are offering ways to combat barriers, whilst ambitious infrastructure projects including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New year, new construction solution as unique multi-regional framework set for UK launch Dec 27, 2018 From 1st January 2019, the public sector will have access to a gold standard service in a unique framework that offers the very best in standards at a local level – a bundle never before assembled on such a scale to SME construction organisations across the UK. Pagabo, the construction procurement specialists, will launch and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Sheffield Hallam University – Construction Frameworks Dec 26, 2018 Sheffield Hallam is setting up a procurement alliance to carry out the redevelopment of its city centre campus, using the NEC4 Alliance contract. Under the terms of alliance, the main contractor, consultant and client will all have an equal say on the board of the project, which will be overseen by a manager. The aim […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Digesting the Construction Frameworks Conference Dec 26, 2018 Construction frameworks were under the spotlight at a conference held in Sheffield on December 13th in Sheffield by Built Environment Network. Maria Claude Hemming, Director of External Affairs at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), used a keynote presentation at the Construction Frameworks Conference to outline the results of its recent research on frameworks. This […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
British Ports Association call for review of Government’s freight strategy Dec 22, 2018 Ahead of the UK Ports Development Conference the British Ports Association (BPA) have called on Government to review its freight strategy whilst prioritising port connectivity initiatives to drive economic growth with the UK. Responding to the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim report into the ‘Future of Freight’ BPA’s Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne welcomed the focus on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bristol increases city centre affordable housing Dec 22, 2018 Bristol City Council has increased the amount of city centre affordable housing being delivered by waiving viability tests for those developers prepared to offer more. Cllr Paul Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing at the council, told our conference that it is taking a ‘strong line’ on affordable housing policy. The authority, which has a policy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leeds regeneration receives overseas investment boost of £300m Dec 21, 2018 Swedish investors have given a £300m vote of confidence to the UK’s post-Brexit property market by approving a third round of funding for developer CEG. David Hodgson, Regional Head of Strategic Development, told our Leeds event that CEG is pressing ahead with its plans on the city’s South Bank area. The company’s Swedish investors had […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Logistics experiencing Brexit boom Dec 21, 2018 Brexit is benefiting the logistics sector by fuelling demand for warehouse space. Rachel Wood, Managing Director of Sladen Estates, told our West Midlands event that the UK’s withdrawal is having ‘little effect’ across the company’s activities but is proving a boom for its industrial developments: “Brexit is having a positive effect for us. Logistics operators […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Newport City Council; reflecting on challenges and looking forward on opportunities… Dec 21, 2018 The South Wales Development Plans Conference in January will bring together leaders of the public and private sector to network, collaborate and drive forward new opportunities for development and regeneration within the regions. One of those involved in the conference is Cllr Debbie Wilcox, Leader of Newport City Council and ahead of the event we […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
