Built Environment Networking Blog: North East News

Thirteen Group Reports Strong Financial Results and Increased Investment in New Homes Development

Thirteen Group, one of the leading housing associations in the North East and Yorkshire, has announced robust financial results for the latest fiscal year, marked by a significant increase in surplus and substantial investment in new home development. Thirteen Group continues to focus on tackling the housing crisis in the North East and Yorkshire by […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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£4bn Teesworks energy project given green light by Government

The highly anticipated Net Zero Teesside project – set to bring thousands of jobs to our region – has today received the green light from Government, with work beginning by the end of the year. The £4billion project – led by bp and Equinor – will establish the world’s first industrial-scale carbon capture, utilisation, and […]

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Blackstone announces £10bn investment into UK AI data centre

Blackstone has confirmed they’ll be investing around £10bn into the UK for an artificial data centre in Blyth, situated in the North East of England. The development will create 4,000 jobs including 1,200 during the construction period – with the project housed on the site formerly outlined for the BritishVolt battery plant which was set […]

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Schneider Electric to invest £42 million in new manufacturing site in North Yorkshire

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The new facility at Scarborough Business Park has been developed by Caddick, which has also acted as principal contractor throughout the construction phase. Schneider Electric will relocate from its […]

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One Founders Place Seeks Pre-Let Partner for £137m Development in Stephenson Quarter

A 100,000 sq. ft landmark office development in Newcastle upon Tyne’s heritage-rich Stephenson Quarter has been renamed to One Founders Place, aiming to reflect its gateway position in the area’s £137m regeneration. The development team is now seeking a pre-let partner that aligns with the project’s values and ambitions to create a planet-positive office space […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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South Tyneside Council Plans 1,200 New Homes on Green Belt Land Near Jarrow

South Tyneside Council has announced plans to build approximately 1,200 new homes on green belt land near Jarrow, aiming to meet the growing housing demand in the area. This proposed development is part of the council’s broader strategy to address housing shortages while incorporating “good quality green and blue infrastructure” to “improve biodiversity and habitat […]

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Go-ahead given to AtkinsRéalis-designed Darlington Government Hub

A new government office development designed by AtkinsRéalis for the UK Government Property Agency (GPA)  has been given the go-ahead by Planning Applications Committee in Darlington. The new five-storey, 10,000 square metres government hub on Brunswick Street will build on the success of the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC), currently comprising Feetham House and Bishopsgate House, […]

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Sunderland shopping centre acquired by Evolve Estate

Evolve Estates has acquired The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland. The 595,000 sq ft retail destination is home to 100 high street names such as Primark, Next, JD, a food and beverage court and a 938-scace car park. Joe O’Keefe, Co-Founder at Evolve Estates, said: “The acquisition of The Bridges Shopping Centre reflects our commitment […]

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£120M Waterfront Housing Development Set to Revitalise Hartlepool

A £120 million housing development in Hartlepool is poised to commence by the end of the year, following confirmation of existing planning permission. The project, overseen by Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC), aims to deliver a mixed-use scheme featuring 650 homes, alongside retail, leisure, and medical facilities across multiple brownfield sites. This development could be a […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Newcastle University Unveils £250m Student Accommodation Redevelopment

Newcastle University has announced a £250 million redevelopment of its Castle Leazes site, aiming to provide modern accommodation for 2,011 students. The project, approved by the city council, includes the demolition of the outdated 1960s student housing block and the creation of a new student village. The redevelopment, a joint effort between Newcastle University and […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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