Liverpool City Region Launches £2bn Fund to Accelerate Growth and Regeneration Mar 11, 2026 Liverpool City Region has introduced a £2bn Investment Fund to accelerate economic growth, unlock development sites and support large‑scale regeneration across the region. The new fund brings together a range of public finance streams into the largest single investment pot ever created for the area. The fund is central to the city region’s ten‑year economic […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Erdgard Submits £51m Industrial and Logistics Planning Application in Northampton Mar 11, 2026 A planning application has been submitted for a new £51m industrial and logistics development in Northampton, led by Erdgard in partnership with the Richardson family business. The proposal covers an 11.5‑acre site at Lakes Business Park, located on the edge of Brackmills Industrial Estate and offering immediate access to the A45 and Junction 15 of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Swale Council Approves Duchy of Cornwall’s 2,500‑Home Faversham Development Mar 11, 2026 A major Duchy of Cornwall development of up to 2,500 homes in South East Faversham has secured approval from Swale Borough Council, enabling a long‑planned expansion of the Kent market town. The council backed the scheme despite more than 460 objections focused on traffic, environmental pressures and local infrastructure capacity. The neighbourhood will be built […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rebuilding Confidence: How Women in the Built Environment Are Finding Their Way Back to Work Mar 9, 2026 The UK’s built environment is in a period of reinvention. Project pipelines are evolving, new technologies are reshaping design and delivery, and conversations around inclusion are growing louder. Yet for many women hoping to return to the industry, the path back in remains uneven. Women make up only a small share of the construction and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
BNU Confirms New Uxbridge Campus Following Purchase of Former Town Library Mar 2, 2026 Buckinghamshire New University has completed the purchase of the former Uxbridge Library on Uxbridge High Street, paving the way for a new West London campus focused on expanding local access to higher education. The acquisition forms part of Hillingdon Council’s ongoing strategy to repurpose underused assets and support the long‑term regeneration of the town centre. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£85m Birmingham Logistics Scheme Planned After Chancerygate and Bridges Secure 12‑Acre Erdington Site Mar 2, 2026 Chancerygate, working in joint venture with Bridges Fund Management, has acquired a 12‑acre former automotive component manufacturing site in Erdington, Birmingham, to deliver a significant new urban logistics and industrial development totalling approximately 300,000 sq ft. The site is positioned on Chester Road, providing direct access to junctions 5 and 6 of the M6 and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PPHE Buys Back Park Plaza London Waterloo Freehold in £147.9m Deal Mar 2, 2026 PPHE Hotel Group is set to regain full ownership of the Park Plaza London Waterloo after agreeing to buy back the hotel’s freehold for £147.9 million. The transaction reverses the company’s 2017 sale‑and‑leaseback and forms part of its strategy to strengthen freehold control across its portfolio. The acquisition covers the 494‑room hotel and will be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments Reach £300 Million in UK Single‑Family Rental Investments Mar 2, 2026 Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments have now invested approximately £300 million in UK single‑family rental housing through their existing joint venture, marking a significant expansion of their national residential platform. The deployed capital covers completed acquisitions totalling 788 new single‑family rental homes across 10 transactions in key UK locations. The joint venture’s portfolio has grown […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Two Weeks to Go: Share Your One Big Idea for the Future of the Built Environment Mar 2, 2026 The countdown is officially on, there are now just two weeks left to submit your entry for One Big Idea, and this is your moment to shape the future of the built environment. If you’ve ever had a spark of inspiration… a “what if we tried this?” moment… or a fully formed strategy sitting in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Coaches on the Couch Features UKREiiF Managing Director Nathan Spencer Mar 2, 2026 Coaches on the Couch have released their latest episode, featuring UKREiiF Managing Director Nathan Spencer. The podcast is hosted by Rachel Birchmore and Louise Rodgers, the coaches behind Step Up a leadership development programme designed for architects and built environment consultancies. Drawing on their expertise in the sector and their coaching experience, they explore modern […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
