A Brainee’s Eye View of UKREiiF Oct 10, 2024 Nathan Spencer sat down and spoke to Regeneration Brainery Ambassadors Jay, Manuella and Praise about their experiences of UKREiiF 2024 and what they’re looking forward to in 2025. Nathan: Hi Brainees! So tell me, how was UKREiiF 2024 for you? Jay: I’ve attended the last two UKREiiF events. Both years we (the Regeneration Brainery Ambassadors) […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Building a More Diverse Future: How the Real Estate Industry Can Attract the Next Generation of Talent Sep 25, 2024 By Sophie Eastwood, Managing Director of Holistic Group and Director of YEP Global Anyone that’s met me will know that I am hugely passionate about the built environment. It’s an industry I’ve worked across for over two decades in my role as MD of strategic communications consultancy Holistic and research company Holistic Insight, which work […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Diversity programme helps employers develop their EDI strategy and recruit talent Sep 13, 2024 The second cohort has just graduated from Future of London’s Emerging Talent Programme (ETP), which offers paid work placements in the built environment sector to people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Over three-quarters of programme starters from the first two intakes have now found jobs in the sector. The majority have been offered jobs by organisations […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Driving a positive change: How and why Loop measure social value Oct 22, 2024 By Loop Through this year’s UKREiiF Social Value Report 2024, we reported that the forum has created £5 million in social value since 2022. After the event we crafted a detailed report showcasing just how much of a positivity impact UKREiiF have made. Rifayat Mirza Miah, one of our economists at Loop, goes into more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Driving Diversity and Sustainability: Insights from Samer Bagaeen, Technical Director at Arcadis Sep 30, 2024 We recently reached out to long-time supporter of UKREiiF, Samer Bagaeen, Technical Director at Arcadis, and Professor of Planning at the University of Kent, to gain his insights on diversity and inclusion, as well as Arcadis’ mission to drive a sustainable future and create inclusive communities. Discover more in the comment piece below. “Hello there. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Emma McLaughlin-Edwards Joins Constructing Rainbows as Company Director Sep 26, 2024 Constructing Rainbows are excited to announce that Emma McLaughlin-Edwards has officially joined Constructing Rainbows as a new Company Director. Emma brings an extensive background in strategic leadership and a deep passion for advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, making her an invaluable addition to their team. With over 20 years of industry experience, Emma’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Empowering the Next Generation of Property Professionals Through Regeneration Brainery Mentorship Sep 18, 2024 Hollie Hanrahan, Octopus Real Estate’s Investment and Operations Director, talks to UKREiiF about Octopus’ experience as a Regeneration Brainery mentor and UKREiiF partner. “Octopus Real Estate has been a Partner of Regeneration Brainery for several years now. As a business that supports the full life cycle of real estate investment and lending, we’re acutely aware […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Europa Capital appoints new ESG Director Aug 22, 2022 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Feelgood Games launched by Pagabo Foundation to tackle mental health Apr 5, 2022 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Get involved in public consultation event for Bilston health and wellbeing facility May 22, 2023 City of Wolverhampton Council is holding a community event on Thursday 25 May to consult on the exciting design for the development of a Bilston health and wellbeing facility. Local residents can view the latest design and talk to the project team near the entrance to Bilston Indoor Market on Church Street (WV14 0AX) between […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Home REIT set to deploy further £60m Dec 17, 2021 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
How collaborating with charities and D&I organisations helped UKREiiF generate £5 million in social value Oct 17, 2024 It’s official, UKREiiF has generated an impressive £5 million in social value since our inaugural year in 2022. Each year, we collaborate with leading social value consultants, Loop, to produce a comprehensive report that details and quantifies the positive impact created by our event. One of the key drivers behind this impressive figure is our […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
