Built Environment Networking Blog: Wellbeing and EDI News

Europa Capital appoints new ESG Director

Europa Capital, the pan-European real estate investment manager, announces that it has bolstered its Sustainability & Development team with the appointment of Chris Miller-Jones to the newly created role of ESG Director. This appointment further strengthens the business’ sustainability capabilities in line with its strategy of becoming carbon neutral across its operational direct real estate […]

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Feelgood Games launched by Pagabo Foundation to tackle mental health

The PAGABO Foundation – national framework provider Pagabo’s charitable arm – has launched the Feelgood Games to encourage action as part of its commitment to supporting improved mental health within the construction industry. The fitness initiative aims to get the construction industry moving and highlight the value of exercise in maintaining better mental health. The foundation […]

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Home REIT set to deploy further £60m

Home REIT plc, which funds the acquisition and creation of high quality properties across the UK that are dedicated to providing accommodation to homeless people, announces that it has deployed a further £60.2 million of the proceeds raised in the Company’s significantly oversubscribed £350 million equity issue in September 2021 (the “Initial Issue”). £289.1 million […]

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Palace Capital to become an ESG driven regional office specialist

Palace Capital (LSE: PCA), the Main Market property investment company that owns a diversified portfolio of UK commercial real estate in carefully selected locations outside of London, announces an update from the Board on the strategic options it intends to pursue as part of its commitment to maximising value for shareholders and closing the current […]

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Property leader Michele Steel appointed first Chief Executive of pioneering Regeneration Brainery

Experienced property leader Michele Steel has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of Regeneration Brainery – the pioneering organisation driven to get more diverse young people into property careers. Having started out as a graduate planner, Michele has over 20 years of property experience having risen to the ranks of Director at Deloitte Real […]

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Thrive join UKREiiF 2024

Thrive 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. Founded by Rise Construction Framework (Rise), Thrive is a Community Interest Company that connects young people furthest away from the job market with employers across Liverpool City Region. Thrive’s […]

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UKREiiF showcases exemplary sustainability to secure ISO merits

UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has successfully retained their ISO20121 Event Sustainability Management Accreditation which it gained after the inaugural 2022 event following a site visit at their annual event – receiving zero non-compliances from the official auditors investigation. The accreditation looks to mitigate the impact events have on resources, society […]

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