Built Environment Networking Blog: North West News

Bruntwood and L&G seek new partner for SciTech arm

A new partner is being sought by Bruntwood and Legal & General for their sciences platform SciTech, it has been confirmed. An additional investor is set to be added to the 50:50 joint venture which currently has ten locations across England. It is understood that both Bruntwood and Legal & General are not seeking to […]

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Bruntwood gains planning approval for 18-storey workspace with rooftop pool

Bruntwood, one of the UK’s leading commercial property companies, has received planning approval for a revolutionary workspace and leisure destination, ‘The Alberton’, in Manchester city centre. The approval marks the evolution of the firm’s Pioneer offering, with the building’s ‘workplace revolutionised’ ethos embedding holistic wellbeing into daily working lives. The current Alberton House on St. […]

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Bruntwood SciTech Eyes Manchester’s Pinnacle Building Acquisition

Bruntwood SciTech is in advanced discussions to acquire The Pinnacle, a 27,000 sq ft Grade A office building located on King Street in Manchester city centre. The property, currently owned by ReAssure, a branch of Legal & General Investment Management, offers premium office space across 11 floors, including fully fitted areas with 30 desks, breakout […]

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Bury’s £20m Town Centre Events Hall Receives Approval

Plans for a £20 million events hall in Bury’s town centre have been approved. The facility is envisioned to serve as a central attraction and a “gateway feature” to the town, according to council officials. The hall is designed to host a variety of events, including conferences, trade exhibitions, weddings, and Christmas parties. Additionally, Bury […]

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Businesses invited to bid for Rotherham Markets tender

Rotherham Council has invited bids from Contractors as it continues to pursue the redevelopment of the Rotherham Markets. Contractors are required to submit their bids in October 2022 which will outline their proposals for all design work on the scheme, which will include a brand-new markets space, the new town centre library, a community space, […]

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Caddick gets green light on 360,000 sq ft Ashton Park development

Wigan Council has granted outline approval on Caddick’s Ashton Park development, a 360,000 sq ft industrial scheme set to deliver a £46m boost to the local economy.  Located off Lockett Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, the 19-acre site is situated at the edge of the existing South Lancashire Industrial Estate and offers convenient access to J23, 24 […]

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Caledonian Leisure Expands with Blackpool Hotel Acquisition

Caledonian Leisure, a domestic operator, has expanded its hotel portfolio with the acquisition of the well-known Liberty’s Hotel in Blackpool. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. This acquisition marks the second addition to their portfolio, following their earlier purchase of the Claymore Hotel in Arrochar, Scotland. Situated on the Northern Promenade, the 67-room […]

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