Kadans secures planning consent for purpose-built laboratory and office building at Merlin Place, Cambridge Feb 1, 2024 Kadans Science Partner has received planning approval from Cambridge City Council for the development of a new, purpose-built laboratory and office building at Merlin Place, Cambridge, a new Gateway Building for the Cambridge North Cluster. The six-storey 139,000 sq ft building allows for full flexibility from a single to multi tenant split. The design includes south-facing balconies […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
London office requirements hit 10-year high with 80% of companies seeking to upsize Feb 1, 2024 London office requirements have hit the highest level for 10 years with companies on the hunt for close to 12 million sq ft of new office space, according to Knight Frank. This figure represents a 34% increase compared to last year, with 80% of these firms intending to upsize, or match their office footprint in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Zouk Capital increases its commitment in Zest to £105m through the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund Feb 1, 2024 Zest, the certified B Corporation for EV infrastructure, announced that Zouk Capital, manager of the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF), has increased its commitment to £105m. The investment has been made in response to Zest’s increasing commercial momentum as it converts a burgeoning number of strategic contracts into large scale deployments. These include rapid charging […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Exploring Leeds’ Retail Radicals Feb 1, 2024 By Visit Leeds To borrow a turn of phrase from one of the city’s most iconic shopping destinations, Leeds Corn Exchange, the city is less a nation of shopkeepers, and more a community of modern retail radicals. Because Leeds has always led the way when it comes to shopping, offering a truly unique approach and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Industry Innovators Invited to Showcase at UKREiiF Feb 1, 2024 The organisers of the UK’s biggest built environment conference – UKREiiF – has opened a call for the sector’s entrepreneurs and innovators to apply for its newest initiative, The Pitch at UKREiiF. The team has joined forces with its 2024 platinum partner Pagabo and community-focused, B Corp-certified placemaking specialists Patch to create a brand-new platform […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Drees & Sommer sign up for UKREiiF 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Drees & Sommer has confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds. Comprehensive management and property consultants, Drees & Sommer, provide high-quality, client-centred solutions, in various areas such as, project management, quantity surveying, facilities management, building surveying, energy […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Balfour Beatty secures contracts valued at £43 million to construct two new primary schools in Scotland Jan 31, 2024 Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been appointed by Hub South East to deliver two new primary schools, valued at £43 million, in East Lothian, Scotland. Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the design and construction of the two new primary schools, located in Craighall and Blindwells, which will house state-of-the-art, modern teaching facilities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dorset Council prepares to sell old District Council office site and buildings in Wimborne Jan 31, 2024 Dorset Council has instructed its agents to begin marketing the vacant buildings and site of the old East Dorset District Council (EDDC) offices in Furzehill, Wimborne. Following Local Government Reorganisation in 2019, the unitary authorities of Dorset Council and BCP Council were created to replace the county’s former district and borough councils. As Furzehill was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Folkes Properties acquire two West Midlands assets Jan 31, 2024 Folkes Properties marks a significant milestone by successfully concluding its first UK acquisition in over two decades. The company has acquired two warehouses located in the West Midlands, solidifying its strategic presence in the region. The transaction was completed for an undisclosed amount, underscoring the company’s commitment to expansion and investment in key markets. Situated […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
PLACED join UKREiiF 2024 Jan 30, 2024 PLACED have confirmed its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May in Leeds. PLACED specialises in place education and engagement, focusing on developing knowledge and community insights related to the built environment. The company believes that everyone is an expert in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
