Putting the focus on sustainability, diversity and skills development Mar 11, 2021 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) is embracing the aims of the Government’s Build Back Better initiative and making it a major theme. Launched yesterday, UKREiiF has laid out a programme of new initiatives which will build towards a three-day networking, exhibition and conference super event in Leeds next year, the perfect […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Profits surge for industry leaders Tritax Big Box Mar 10, 2021 Leading UK warehouse developer Tritax Big Box today announced a 20% rise in profits and laid out its long-term strategy to enhance its portfolio which is now valued in excess of £4.4bn. The FTSE 250-listed company’s full-year results for 2020 reflected the strength of the logistics sector as Tritax’s profits jumped to £147.5m, in part […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
TAKING THE LEAD IN BUILDING BACK BETTER Mar 10, 2021 A host of key industry figures have thrown their weight behind today’s launch of The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), a new vehicle to facilitate economic growth which will culminate in a three-day networking, exhibition and conference super event in Leeds next year. UKREiiF’s mission is to help bring together the public […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Infrastructure powerhouse Chancerygate maintains warehouse building momentum Mar 9, 2021 Industrial developer and asset manager Chancerygate has announced it has committed to starting the development of nine sites. Ranging from Bournemouth to Warrington, the sites will have a combined gross development value of £160m and deliver close to 975,000 sqft of Grade A industrial and warehousing accommodation. The schemes form part of Chancerygate’s three million […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Big investment wins for North East as Chancellor emphasises determination to level up economy Mar 3, 2021 The North East was a big winner in today’s budget which stuck to the ‘levelling up the country’ theme that has become a mantra of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Teesside was named as one of eight new Freeports while Darlington won the battle to be the location of the new Treasury department, which will mean hundreds […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Workplace and Facilities Framework winners unveiled Mar 2, 2021 Seventeen firms have been included as principal contractors on the supplier list for a new £1.1bn national Workplace and Facilities Framework. In total Procurement group Fusion21 has included 55 built environment companies on the four-year framework which is designed to meet the facilities management needs of a host of public sector organisations. Ten have […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan 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
Asset managment giants break $1tn barrier thanks to surge in investors looking for property ‘self haven’ Feb 25, 2021 The robust nature of global property prices was reflected in today’s financial results announced by asset management giants AXA IM. While the Coronavirus pandemic has damaged huge swatches of the global economy, property has become even more of a ‘safe haven’ for investors with the French company reporting a three-fold increase in money entering the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
