Cardiff’s Iconic Howells Building Undergoes £100m Transformation Aug 25, 2023 Developer Thackeray has unveiled a series of images showcasing the anticipated look of the £100m redevelopment of Cardiff’s renowned Howells building. The retail component of this revamped structure will be christened Hayes @ Howells, boasting 15,000 sq ft of space tailored for upscale tenants. Notably, House of Fraser was the sole occupant of this building […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1.9bn Smithfield Birmingham project plans submitted Jan 26, 2023 Plans for the £1.9bn Smithfield Birmingham regeneration project have been submitted. The development of residential, commercial and leisure facilities is set to create thousands of jobs. Birmingham City Council appointed Lendlease, an international real estate and investment group to prepare the hybrid proposals. Permission has been sought for approximately 3,000 residential units, along with 274,000 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£19.4 Million Redevelopment: Vacant Leicester City Council Offices to be Transformed Aug 7, 2023 Leicester City Council has approved a £19.4 million redevelopment project that will transform the vacant Ian Marlow Centre in Blackbird Road into a hub for high-tech industries and start-up businesses. Pioneer Park Expansion The city council secured the £19.4 million funding to expand Pioneer Park, the city’s science park. This expansion will include two more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£25m Sports “Centre of Excellence” Envisioned for Former Stormont Office Site Oct 18, 2023 Updated plans have been tabled for the demolition of the 1960s office building at Stormont, which has historically been the base for Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, as well as the Northern Ireland Prison Service. The Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association (NICSSA), which neighbours the 12-storey Dundonald House, has put […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£30bn framework launched by Crown Commercial Service Sep 27, 2021 The race has begun to tender for the latest CCS framework – with ProCure23 and major project framework covering public spending departments. The fourth-generation ProCure23 element for the NHS is set to be split into three lots, with the other two covering the Ministry of Defence (MoD) airfield works and construction works valued more than […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£36.5 Million Deal Seals New Ownership for Bristol’s Tech Hub Office Block Feb 16, 2024 A prominent office building in the heart of the Bristol has changed hands for £36.5 million. The acquisition of the Programme building, situated on All Saints’ Street, was completed by BNF Capital in collaboration with Morgan Capital. This move signifies BNF Capital’s inaugural venture into Bristol’s dynamic real estate scene. Spanning 174,387 square feet across […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£500m Mira Technology Park expansion moves step forward Jun 17, 2021 Europe’s automotive engineering consultancy, HORIBA MIRA, has signed a joint venture agreement with private equity investor and developer, Evans Randall Investors, for it to be the exclusive developer for MIRA Technology Park. MIRA Technology Park is at the forefront of the automotive industry’s transition to a sustainable future as a globally recognised cluster location within […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£60m investment at New Victoria as Muse and Morgan Capital sign landmark deal Jun 30, 2021 Leading urban regenerator, Muse Developments and Morgan Capital have signed a major deal to bring forward the second and final phase of development at New Victoria – the £190m gateway scheme in the heart of Manchester city centre. This phase will see a 150,000 sq ft Grade A, eight-storey office building delivered, with the ambition […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£75m Lancashire Police HQ rebuild plans submitted Feb 15, 2023 Major redevelopment for Saunders Lane in Hutton, Preston. Divided into three redevelopment phases, the project will cost approximately £75m and take up to five years. Facilities scattered across the 40-acre site will be demolished so new buildings can be built to create a modern new police area. A great deal of the current HQ has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
2,300 Homes and New Commercial Spaces to Transform Portsmouth City Centre Oct 27, 2023 The ambitious City Centre North development project has received unanimous backing in a recent planning committee meeting, paving the way for a major facelift in Portsmouth City Centre. The project, delineated between Hope Street, Charlotte Street, and Commercial Road to the east, is envisaged to metamorphose the northern quadrant of the city centre. This multi-faceted […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
61.5 acre site acquired for development near Edinburgh Airport Sep 29, 2022 GSS Developments pay an undisclosed sum for 61.5-acre former Continental Tyres Factory near Edinburgh. The brownfield site has been abandoned since 1999 and could be a residential and/or commercial development one mile from Edinburgh Airport. Commenting on the purchase, which was assisted by corporate law firm Dickson Minto, Paul Stevenson of GSS Developments said: “This […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Acorn Property Group acquires prime central Exeter commercial site Mar 7, 2023 Acorn Property Group has completed the purchase of 31,504 sq ft office space in Exeter city centre through its commercial acquisitions arm, First Oak, as part of its continued expansion into commercial development and investment. Located at Dix’s Field, within the heart of the Central Business District, 1-3 Manor Court comprises a terrace of three […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
