UK Recession Highlights Need for Green Investment, Says Climate Charity CEO
In response to today’s news that the UK fell into recession during the final three months of last year, Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of climate solutions charity Ashden, said: “The UK economy will continue to chronically underperform until we deliver…
Elevate Property Completes £90m Midlands Regeneration Projects Nottingham and Solihull
Leading developer Elevate Property Group started 2024 in style with the completion of £90m of regeneration projects, delivering hundreds of new homes in the Midlands.
Living Space completes land sale on its largest scheme to date in Worcester
Affordable housing specialist, Living Space has received full planning approval and completed on the land sale for its largest scheme to date.
New rights could cut barn conversion red tape for developers
Proposed changes to planning regulations could help make the conversion of barns and other agricultural buildings more straightforward for farmers and their developer partners.
Gainsborough’s former Barclays branch to go under the hammer
The former branch of Barclays Bank in Gainsborough town centre is to go up for auction this month with a guide price of £90,000.
East Midlands housebuilder launches search for longest-ever resident
A local housebuilder has launched a quest to find its longest standing owner to help mark a monumental business milestone – and those across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire are in with a good chance of winning.
Downing completes acquisition for final phase of Downing Plaza
Property developer Downing has successfully completed the acquisition of Heron’s Yard in Newcastle, which will mark the final phase of its landmark development, Downing Plaza.
Yorkshire furniture company to feature on popular TV series
Batley based furniture makers, HSL, are set to feature on the popular series on Sunday 18th February at 8pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Hydes Brewery Commits Millions to Pub Refurbishments Across Estate
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate throughout the remainder of 2024.
Furniture for the Home invests £50,000 into new Kingswinford store
Kingswinford’s high street has received a welcome boost after it was revealed that the old Amblecote Furnishers building is being brought back to life.
Sealy UK joins The Furniture Makers’ Company as a corporate member
Sealy, the world’s leading mattress brand and one of the best known within the UK industry, has joined The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, as a corporate member as part…
Urban Creation Thrilled to Continue Journey with Handelsbanken in New Five-Year Deal
Urban Creation are thrilled to share the news they, trusted property investor and provider of student apartments and short-term accommodation, are extending their partnership with Handelsbanken for another five years.
Estilo Interiors Takes On Bristol With Two-Floor Cat B Fit Out Project
One of Birmingham’s leading main contractors – Estilo Interiors – has once again added to its extensive list of 2023 project wins, taking on the two-floor CAT B fit-out of Clarke Willmott’s new offices in Bristol’s Assembly Building C.
Greenlight For Convenience Store And Retirement Apartments In Edwalton
Planning permission has been granted for a new convenience store and 77 retirement apartments at Edwalton, near Nottingham.
Eddisons strikes proptech deal with valuations platform
Eddisons has signed a partnership deal with proptech firm Valos in a collaboration which is designed to streamline the property consultancy’s valuation process and enhance the valuation reports it produces for clients.
College’s £10m Redevelopment Set to Transform Rural Education
The £10m redevelopment of a leading land-based college is set for completion this autumn. Backed with more than £5.
Bacup Market’s £8.3m redevelopment plans get go-ahead from Rossendale Borough Council
The concept design for the £8.3million redevelopment of Bacup Market and Union Street has been given the green light by Rossendale Borough Council.
Come Home to Nature: Hartley Acres Brings Modern Living to Historic Cranbrook
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group is set to launch Hartley Acres, a new development located within the undulating landscapes of the High Weald in Cranbrook, Kent.
Landmark £100m+ Prestwich Village regeneration plans submitted
Plans to transform the centre of Prestwich Village into a thriving heart of the community have been submitted to Bury Council.
RIBA competition announced to design standout neighbourhood in Wolverhampton
An architectural competition to design a diverse and creative neighbourhood at the heart of Wolverhampton has been announced.
Eco-Friendly Office Supplier Taps Agency to Drive UK Sales
AJ Products, a leading supplier of office furniture and eco-friendly workplace solutions, has appointed Space & Time, an award-winning growth marketing agency, to spearhead the company’s expansion in the lucrative UK market.
Birchgrove secures planning permission for Chiswick site
Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has secured planning permission from Hounslow Council to redevelop the site of a former police station on Chiswick High Street into a fifty-unit retirement living community.
Midlands housebuilder offers new apprenticeships for students
A Midlands housebuilder has announced that a number of apprenticeships are available to students in the region later this year.
Manchester’s McGoff Group unveils new mixed use development
Manchester-based McGoff Group has acquired land in Kent for a mixed-use development, comprising a 67 bed care facility and 49 bungalows.
Newcastle’s Spire building reopens following multi-million-pound revamp
A Newcastle city centre office complex is set to reopen this February following completion of a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme.
New Features Announced for Return of UK’s Biggest Concrete Showcase
Organisers of Concrete Expo, the UK’s most innovative show for the concrete industry, have announced a host of exciting new features when the two-day event returns to London’s ExCeL from May 8-9 – including a Live BIM for Concrete Interactive…
Strategic Somerset solar farm granted planning approval
Conrad Energy is delighted to confirm that planning for their 15.
Essex furniture maker awarded top industry accolade
Essex architectural joinery company Simpson and Liddard has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark for business excellence by the Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and furnishing industry charity.
NorthStandard Expands Asian Network with New South Korea Office
The North East based global marine insurer, NorthStandard, is continuing its expansion of expert support and services, with the opening of a new office in South Korea as a further expansion of its Asian network.
Registration Now Live for UK’s Largest Built Environment Event as it Makes Welcome Return to London
A host of new features, interactive demos, international pavilions from across the globe, and a charity Gumball Rally across the country have all been announced by the organisers of the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW),…
Cefetra earn double accreditation in recognition of progress on tackling environmental impact
Agricultural market leader Cefetra has received two accreditations for its progress on sustainability as it steps up efforts to increase environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
CBRE and Avison Young Appointed Joint Agents On Liverpool Waters
CBRE’s Liverpool Office Agency team has been appointed by Peel Waters alongside joint agents Avison Young, to market a portfolio of Grade A, net zero, office space totalling 200,000 sq ft across the Princes Dock neighbourhood at Liverpool Waters, the…
Canterbury Pupils to Benefit from Sustainable New School Thanks to Innovative Construction
Pupils at Pilgrims’ Way Primary School in Canterbury are set to benefit from a brand-new and highly sustainable school after planning permission was granted in October for a project to replace the existing facilities.
Hilco Real Estate Finance Funds £50m in UK Property Loans in First 4 Months
UK-based real estate lender, Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF), launched last summer as part of Hilco Global and has funded £50m of secured real estate loans in its first four months of operations.
Weru UK Set to Showcase Latest Innovations at National Self Build & Renovation Show
Lancashire-based glazing company Weru UK, a distributor for Weru, Germany’s market-leading supplier of windows and doors, is gearing up to attend the National Self Build & Renovation Show on the 26th, 27th and 28th January 2024.
Toyota (GB)’s Surrey Headquarters awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark
Toyota (GB)’s consistent development of its Surrey headquarters into a haven for plants and wildlife has been rewarded with a fourth Biodiversity Benchmark for land management from The Wildlife Trusts.
Yorkshire’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub Opens at Cardigan Fields
RAW Charging Group Limited has officially launched Yorkshire’s largest high-powered public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Cardigan Fields in Leeds, marking a significant development in the region’s EV infrastructure.
HBC Construction Completes £10 Million Restoration of Ramsden Building at University of Huddersfield
HBC Construction Limited has successfully finalised a £10 million restoration of the Ramsden Building, a Grade II-listed structure at the University of Huddersfield.