‘The time is right for something different’ Mar 18, 2021 UKREiiF Advisory Group chair Lord Kerslake has held a variety of roles within the built environment industry during the last two decades, including Chair of housing association Peabody and Be First (the growth and regeneration agency for Barking and Dagenham). Here he outlines why the time is right for UKREiiF I’ve been involved in development […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
BIM and existing buildings: time to rethink? May 4, 2021 The tendency to believe that BIM is the sole preserve of new-build construction overlooks the advantages it can have for the management and refurbishment of existing buildings. Partner at Baily Garner – Rob Ireland, wrote the following article for the RICS Built Environment Journal to discuss. Perceptions about building information modelling (BIM) are changing, and surveyors are seeking […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Blockchain in the Built Environment & Construction Industry Feb 9, 2021 Charlene Colas, Founder at Bespok, has been helping us simplify Blockchain and it’s impact on the built environment industry – both in the present and in the future… Q. What is the potential for blockchain to transform the built environment and the firms working within it? Blockchain will create a trusted network for the much […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BP to build 1GW hydrogen production plant on Teesside Mar 18, 2021 BP today unveiled its plans to create what it believes would be the UK’s largest “blue” hydrogen production facility in the Tees Valley. A feasibility study is currently taking place into H2Teesside, which is due to begin production in 2027 and is targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030. It would be integrated with the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Cloud-based solutions to minimise contract miscommunication May 20, 2021 Even before the pandemic, every business needed to take a strategic approach to communications, and the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) has always promoted clear and concise communication. With many disputes that arise within the construction industry being due to poor or ambiguous communication, director at Sypro and NEC4 co-author, Dr Stuart Kings, examines why […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Digital Software, Empathy & Flexibility Central to the Continued Support of Healthcare Clients Apr 7, 2021 During the pandemic, tech platforms have come into their own – but looking beyond the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams in keeping us connected while working remotely, digital tools and software have proven themselves invaluable. In the past year, Sypro’s Contract Manager software has been used for a number of NHS Nightingale and COVID […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Dominus Real Estate secures prime Square Mile office site at 5-10 Great Tower Street Jul 28, 2023 Dominus Real Estate has further expanded its portfolio in the heart of London, with the successful acquisition of the prestigious RBS building from Natwest at 5-10 Great Tower Street. Through a highly competitive process, Dominus secured the 55,817 sq ft building for £27.5 million and completed the transaction entirely through equity. With the acquisition finalised, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Drive to create hydrogen production cluster in North West gets government backing Mar 17, 2021 The plan to make the North West a world-leading pioneer in the drive towards creating a hydrogen economy has received £33m in government backing as part of its Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge. HyNet North West is a collaboration between public and private sector organisations working towards creating a safe and efficient supply line of bulk, low-carbon […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Drones: Bringing Transformation to the Construction Industry Feb 22, 2021 The use of drones is helping construction firms tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on. That’s the message from Robert Garbett, Found of the UK Drone Delivery Group and speaker at the upcoming Drones in Construction Webinar which will delve into how the use of drones is set to change the industry. The use of drones presents […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Embracing the best aspects of attending online and in-person Mar 17, 2021 UKREiiF will embrace interactivity at its three-day networking, exhibition and conferencing event in Leeds next year (May 17-19). While the Coronavirus pandemic forced events online, a raft of innovations, to help negate its effects, have created a different but highly effective user experience and the best of these will be utilised by the organisers of […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Free opportunity to get the lowdown on UKREiiF Mar 15, 2021 The first UKREiiF monthly webinar takes places on Wednesday morning (March 17th). An Introduction to The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum is a free 105-minute explanation of how UKREiiF hopes to facilitate economic growth within the industry and further details on its networking, exhibition and conference super event in Leeds next year. UKREiiF’s […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
FREEPORTS UK: Inland port with reputation for logistics set for take off Mar 4, 2021 The East Midlands Airport zone holds the unique position as being the only inland bid unveiled by the Chancellor in the budget yesterday. Based around the East Midlands Airport and Gateway Industrial Cluster (EMAGIC) in North West Leicestershire, Unipers Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station site in Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands Intermodal Park (EMIP) in […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
