DP World London Gateway has secured multiple recognition from The Planet Mark for reducing its carbon footprint at its Thames-based trade-enabling hub. The integrated logistics hub secured two awards at The Planet Mark’s national awards last month, winning the Supply Chain Engagement and Carbon Reduction categories. The Planet Mark’s report,
Everything in our modern lives has been altered by rapidly developing technologies. This includes the way we travel and get our food, to the way we communicate and exercise. Most sector have benefits greatly from their processes being dismantled and reconstructed by the capabilities of the internet. To date, the
A host of new apartments are set to be built on the site of the former regional headquarters of HM Revenue and Customs in Southend. Developer Weston Homes has secured the Portcullis House site at 27 Victoria Avenue to bring forward the £60 million residential development. To be known as
Your home is your sanctuary. Not only is it the place where you spend most of your time, but it’s also where you keep all of your belongings and house the most valuable thing in your life – your family. As such, it’s vitally important that your home is both
Plans have been put forward to redevelop a temporary surface car park into a new flagship hotel in Leeds cultural quarter. Hammerson is proposing to build a new 205-bed hotel adjacent to its iconic retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson’s City Quarters
When you think about it, solar power is pretty amazing technology. It’s able to take an abundant natural resource and turn it into zero-emission, 100% sustainable and renewable electricity that can be used for a wide range of purposes. It’s little wonder that so many people are now using solar
DP World London Gateway has secured multiple recognition from The Planet Mark for reducing its carbon footprint at its Thames-based trade-enabling hub. The integrated logistics hub secured two awards at The Planet Mark’s national awards last month, winning the Supply Chain Engagement and Carbon Reduction categories. The Planet Mark’s report, earlier this year, highlighted that DP World London Gateway Port has reduced its carbon emissions by 24.9% per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit container) from 2017 to 2018. Carbon reductions of 18% were also achieved during construction of the latest warehouse to open at its Logistics Park – a multi-temperature facility operated by CEVA Logistics – equating to 2,561 tonnes of carbon dioxide. As a result, both facilities received The Planet Mark accreditation – an internationally recognised and trusted sustainability certification acknowledging commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability. Such consideration to sustainability means that those businesses using DP World London Gateway can be assured that their supply chains are more environmentally friendly. Steve Malkin, CEO of Planet First and co-founder of The Planet Mark, said: “We’ve been working with DP World London Gateway for several years now and it is encouraging that, despite being a rapidly growing business, their carbon emissions are continuing to reduce. I have been continually impressed by their commitment to operating in the most environmentally possible way, and by the innovative ways that they have worked to achieve this. From using hybrid and electric vehicles to ensuring that their operations are planned in such a way that vehicles that do use diesel travel the least possible distance. The business provides a strong example of how to operate a leaner – and therefore cleaner – supply chain.” DP World London Gateway was intentionally designed to offer shippers a highly flexible opportunity to consolidate and sort products for onward distribution at its logistics park just a few hundred yards from the quay side, significantly reducing the number of trucks on the road and lowering carbon emissions. Ernst Schulze, UK Chief Executive Officer, DP World, said: “As a global trade enabler, we know that our operations have a wide-reaching impact on people and on the planet, that extends beyond ensuring that people have the things that they need, when they need them. That is why we’re committed to intentional change and operating a sustainable business to minimise social and environmental impacts, today and in the future. Partnering with Planet Mark™ to reduce carbon emissions across our operations at DP World London Gateway is part of how we achieve this and hold ourselves accountable. I am proud of our latest accreditations and awards with The Planet Mark. It proves we can offer our customers the assurance that by partnering with us their supply chains are more sustainable.” Source: DP World London Gateway
Everything in our modern lives has been altered by rapidly developing technologies. This includes the way we travel and get our food, to the way we communicate and exercise. Most sector have benefits greatly from their processes being dismantled and reconstructed by the capabilities of the internet. To date, the real estate industry has undergone minor improvements, such as housing adverts moving online. But the property business is set to go through major changes, making operations much easier and efficient. Let’s take a look through our guide below, to help understand the changes we can expect in the future. Virtual Reality 70 per cent of all today’s property buyers conduct their searches online. This provides a significant reduction the amount of time that would have been spent 20 years ago, saving them from trooping from one estate agent to another, picking up copious amounts of brochures. Despite this, the experience can be extended even further thanks to what’s on offer from the internet. Once you’ve shortlisted a variety of properties which match your taste, you then have to organise a viewing which suits both you and the seller. If you’re moving a large distance, this can be particularly inconvenient. With developments in relation to virtual reality however, potential buyers can walk around a property with the help of holography, getting a real feel for the place without having to visit it. Not only does this save the time and money of the buyer and the seller, it also means an estate agent doesn’t have to attend the property either — further reducing costs. Cloud One of the main stress-inducing aspects of real estate is the sheer quantity of paperwork, all of which is of grave importance. One of the most valuable pieces of paper you will ever lay your hands on is the deeds for your house. However, taking advantage of the likes of Cloud will support the process in a digital fashion — offering a place to house the variety off documents. Meanwhile, the development of blockchain in securing details will make for a more simplistic transaction. Although there still exist hurdles in regard to binding digital signatures, the HM Land Registry are continually analysing its rules on how to implement such technologies into its processes, knowing how cost-effective and time efficient it would be. App-purchasing The app generation has taken over and with the growth of the likes of Purple Bricks, the property industry isn’t much different. Book a valuation using the app, have your property promoted online through the Purple Bricks website and companies such as Zoopla, control viewings online on 24/7 basis, and finally, manage all the incoming offers. Unlike going through an estate agent, where, if a bid rolls in, you have to wait on the estate agent contacting you to inform you, with Purple Bricks’ handy concept, you can view your offers at all times, and even accept them using the app —the only non-digitalised aspect of the entire process is the company calling round to put up the estate agent boards. Communication The popularity of the humble text message has increased tenfold over the past number of years, particularly amongst millennials. Jill Hussar, a Florida based realtor, describes the current situation within the housing market as: “millennials prefer the majority of communication to be via text message. She goes on to note how they: “use texts to express their interest in a property, schedule appointments and ask questions while phone calls are usually reserved for more urgent or pressing concerns”. On the side of the agent, 90 per cent are communicating through text, 94 per cent through email, while 36 per cent are using instant messaging. With an increased dependency on cost-cutting and efficiency in 2019, every sector is placing an emphasis on their use of technologies and the real estate industry is no different, with everything become significantly more aligned with digitilisation. Who knows what is yet to come, but it will certainly be intriguing? Bio: Where The Trade Buys is one such company who is placing an emphasis on becoming an industry leader within sustainable printing. The commercial print business has significantly invested in becoming an FSC partner, helping talking care of forests and the people who live in them. The company is a display boards provider, with bases in London, Sunderland and Surrey. Sources:
A host of new apartments are set to be built on the site of the former regional headquarters of HM Revenue and Customs in Southend. Developer Weston Homes has secured the Portcullis House site at 27 Victoria Avenue to bring forward the £60 million residential development. To be known as Victoria Central, the development will consist of 17 one, two and three bedroom apartments complete with a landscaped courtyard, entrance foyer and 275 sqm of ground floor commercial space. The building will be 15 storeys high at its apex with a striking brick and glass façade, glass fronted balustrades and a raised glazed ground floor. It will have a seven-storey rear wing and a landscaped courtyard with timber decking, planting with stone bordered beds and semi-mature trees. Victoria Central will offer a range of new homes, each with contemporary open-plan living areas, stunning bespoke designer kitchens and luxury bathrooms, all of which will be finished to the highest of standards. The ground floor commercial space available in the development will be available to investment purchasers following completion of the development. is ideal for a shop or a restaurant. Bob Weston, Chairman & Executive of Weston Homes, said: “Weston Homes are elated to have received planning consent to transform the former site of Portcullis House into a development of beautifully designed apartments. Following the success of several of our developments in the area of Southend, we are incredibly excited to be expanding our portfolio within the area, and hope for continued success at the scheme.”
Your home is your sanctuary. Not only is it the place where you spend most of your time, but it’s also where you keep all of your belongings and house the most valuable thing in your life – your family. As such, it’s vitally important that your home is both comfortable and secure, and your windows and doors play a big part in this. Not only are they the first line of defence in protecting your property (as they’re generally the first point of entry that would-be intruders target), they also allow you to regulate your interior light levels, temperature and airflow. That’s why investing in security screens in Perth is such a wise move. Once they’re installed on your doors on windows, they allow you to drastically improve the safety and comfort levels of your home. Curious to learn more about how they do this? Then make sure you read on the find out more about the 4 reasons you need to invest in security screens. A Safer & More Secure Home Break-ins and burglaries are an unfortunate reality of modern life. As we mentioned before, the first areas that burglars target when trying to gain access to your property are your windows and doors. Even secure-looking heavy wooden doors can be quite easily broken down, and glass windows are easily shattered if the person breaking in is really determined to get inside. With stainless steel mesh and strong frames, security screens can’t be cut or broken, which makes it far, far harder for would-be intruders to gain access to your home. In fact, because they’re visible from the outside, they’ll actually reduce the chances of your home being targeted in the first place (most burglars don’t want to work any harder than they have to when breaking into houses). Installing security screens means that you can always enjoy the peace-of-mind that comes from knowing that your home is as safe and sound as possible. This is especially valuable if you travel often and want to rest assured that you’ll always come back to a home that’s exactly the way you left it. Improved Ventilation & More Natural Light There’s nothing quite like throwing open the windows and doors to let in lots of gorgeous natural sunlight, especially when the weather is nice and there’s a lovely breeze blowing. It can make your home a lot more pleasant and even make it feel more spacious. However, as we mentioned before, the potential for burglaries, break-ins and home invasions often makes it unsafe to do this. That is unless you have security screens installed on your windows and doors. Once you do, you’re able to prevent your home from feeling dark, dingey and musty and let in all the fresh air and natural light you want. Lower Energy Costs The ability to freely open your windows and doors enabled by security screens isn’t just good for improving the light and airflow in your home, it can also help to lower your energy consumption (and the associated bills). This is because it enables you to more easily regulate the temperature of your home. For example, if you get home after a hot summer day, you can cool your entire house down rapidly by opening all of your doors and windows to the cool evening breeze. If you didn’t have security screens installed, then you’d most likely have to cool your home down and make it comfortable by cranking up the air conditioner and using up a lot of expensive electricity. To maximise your energy efficiency, it’s also advisable to combine your security screen installation with double glazed windows in Perth to help you reduce heat loss in the winter and lower your heating costs. Add Value To Your Home When making any decisions about your home, it’s always advisable to consider how they’ll affect its resale value. This is another reason why it makes a lot of sense to invest in security screens. The truth of the matter is that potential homebuyers make their decisions based on emotions as well as logic. If having security screens installed on your home can help to convince them that they’ll be purchasing a safe, reliable and comfortable home for them and their family, chances are they’ll actually be willing to pay more than they otherwise would. So there you have it. While they might be a little more expensive than other doors and windows, installing security screens is an extremely smart investment that can help to make your home safer, more comfortable and more valuable.
Plans have been put forward to redevelop a temporary surface car park into a new flagship hotel in Leeds cultural quarter. Hammerson is proposing to build a new 205-bed hotel adjacent to its iconic retail and leisure destination, Victoria Gate. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson’s City Quarters concept, which will create vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods surrounding Hammerson’s existing flagship destinations. This announcement follows the recent submission of mixed-use planning applications for Martineau Galleries in Birmingham, the Goodsyard in Shoreditch and a residential development adjacent to Dundrum in Dublin. A public consultation was held last month on the Leeds proposal, in which 92% of respondents said they supported the plans and believed that the proposals would support the continued growth of the city and cultural quarter. The building is designed by ACME, the same architect that planned and delivered Victoria Gate. The facade draws design cues from Leeds’ rich textile industry heritage creating a close visual relationship with the rest of the development. Alongside 205 spacious rooms, an on-site gym and conferencing facilities; a new contemporary bar and restaurant on the ground floor will welcome both guests and visitors to the city. The hotel will support 50 full and part-time jobs on completion, whilst up to 980 jobs could also be supported during the construction period. Robin Dobson, UK Director of Development and Project Management at Hammerson said: “Hammerson has a successful track record of creating vibrant continually evolving places in and around thriving European Cities, and we are delighted to continue this journey with a prestigious hotel, restaurant and bar for this iconic destination. This is an important next step in our City Quarters concept, which will see us develop the area into a thriving cultural quarter adjacent to Victoria Leeds. “It is hugely encouraging to have received such strong support for the proposals, and I would like to thank the local community for sharing their thoughts with us ahead of submission.”
When you think about it, solar power is pretty amazing technology. It’s able to take an abundant natural resource and turn it into zero-emission, 100% sustainable and renewable electricity that can be used for a wide range of purposes. It’s little wonder that so many people are now using solar energy to power their homes while helping to slash their energy bills and minimise their carbon footprint. But did you know that solar energy has a whole host of uses that go beyond just powering your home? Nowadays, solar pump specialists are able to supply and install a wide range of different solar water pump systems (as well as providing pump maintenance and repair to help keep these systems running). If your business or agricultural operation relies on water pumps, make sure you read the rest of this article to find out more about 5 fantastic benefits of using solar water pump systems. They Don’t Require External Power At the risk of stating the somewhat obvious, one of the biggest benefits of solar-powered water pumps is that they don’t require an external source of power to operate. This makes them especially useful in remote and hard-to-get-to locations. The fact that they’re self-powering means that you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars trying to get a source of power out to your well or boar. It also saves you from having to find an alternative source of power (such as a windmill) that can be expensive and difficult to maintain. Whether it’s in a remote paddock or just outside your building, a solar water pump can save you the hassle and expense of installing an external power source. They Require Minimal Maintenance Another great advantage of solar water pumps is that they require very little maintenance due to their sturdy construction and the fact that they have relatively few mechanical components. This makes them much less likely to break down and require expensive and time-consuming repairs. In some instances, they can run for years without the need for any extra attention. This means that solar water pumps are more of a set-and-forget type of arrangement. While it’s still important to inspect them on a regular basis to make sure that everything is in working order, the chances of you having to repair or maintain them are much lower than with other kinds of water pumps. There Are Minimal Operating Costs Involved In addition to the fact that you don’t have to pay to install an external power source or expend a lot of resources maintaining them, solar-powered water pumps draw all of their energy from the sun. This means that there are minimal (to non-existent) operating costs involved. Once it’s set up, your solar water pump will harness the sun’s power to pump as much water as you like without costing you an extra cent. It’s one of the things that makes them such an attractive long-term investment. They Can Be Moved Because they’re simple, self-contained units that don’t rely on an external power source, solar-powered pumps are relatively simple to move. Whether you need to move your pumping system due to seasonal changes or you want to relocate your livestock, most solar water pumping systems can be quickly and easily moved to a new location. This can save you from having to buy an extra pumping system. They’re Easy To Install As we mentioned earlier, most solar water pump systems have few mechanical components. This makes them relatively easy to install. They’re so simple to install that lots of people are able to set them up without professional help. This means that not only can you get your solar-powered pumping system set up when and where you need it, you’ll also save on expensive installation fees.
