‘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
£1.6bn modular rental homes plan announced by Apache Capital May 12, 2021 Design and image courtesy of Jo Cowen Architects Investment group Apache Capital has confirmed plans to to design, build and operate 3,000 family homes for rent across the UK. Housing will be delivered using Modern Methods of Construction via a company specially set-up by Apache called Present Made. The first three sites in the company’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1.6bn public sector modular construction framework up for renewal Feb 26, 2021 Firms have until the end of March to register their interest in a £1.6bn modular construction framework which is being procured by the NHS Shared Business Services Group. The current arrangement, which runs out on July 31, has 19 approved suppliers but it is believed that the updated agreement, again covering four years, can accommodate […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Beyond Time, Cost & Quality – The Unforeseen Benefit of MMC Apr 25, 2021 When we talk about the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), we often focus on the time/cost/quality triangle. Yet the more I work in MMC, the more I see it has wider opportunity than improving delivery – it can be a key component in increasing diversity. With safer and more welcoming environments and innovative […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Collida and Architype partner to develop next generation low carbon homes Jul 19, 2021 Collida, a Willmott Dixon company, has signed a five-year partnership with Architype, the UK’s leading net zero architect. The link-up will give Collida access to Architype’s award-winning Passivhaus design and technical capability to help drive its Living platform, which seeks to develop a new generation of sustainable homes that enable local authorities, registered providers and […] 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
Faithful+Gould delve into the increasing emphasise on MMC… Jun 2, 2021 We’ve recently been speaking to Stephen Wightman, Regional Director at Faithful+Gould, specially on the MMC and its success at aiding EDI in the industry… Q. Increased use of MMC within the built environment has been increasingly emphasised, how has Faithful + Gould been advancing the uptake of MMC? Faithful + Gould recognised a little while […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer 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
Government £10bn offsite framework awarded Feb 2, 2023 The Commercial Service has awarded 29 firms a spot on an offsite construction framework. The new pan-Government collaborative Offsite Construction Solutions framework deal is expected to be worth £10bn. John Welch, Deputy Director of Construction at CCS, said: “This new framework will support the public sector in the design, delivery and commissioning of a whole […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Industry leaders set to appear en masse at UKREiiF Mar 12, 2021 More than 100 speakers will take part in UKREiiF’s three-day networking, exhibition and conferencing event in Leeds next year (May 17-19). Some of the biggest names in the industry, from the public and private sectors, will get together to discuss vital topics and elements which feed into the UK’s need to Build Back Better following […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Investec provide first modular construction loan for PBSA project Sep 27, 2021 Investec has provided Stelling Properties Group, the modular development specialists, with a £10.83 million senior facility to fund the development of Riverside House, a 99-studio unit student scheme in Guildford. It represents the first modular scheme that Investec has funded and aligns with its approach in supporting the delivery of buildings with strong sustainability credentials. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leading airspace developers join forces to launch Association of Rooftop and Airspace Development – a game changer for housing May 27, 2021 As the scale of the housing shortage continues to grow, four of the capital’s leading airspace developers have joined forces to launch the Association of Rooftop and Airspace Development (ARAD) to champion the sector and act as a unified voice for developers and associated stakeholders involved in the development of airspace. Hailed as a game […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more