January 8, 2024
Higgins Partnerships appointed as development partner for Saxon Wharf

Higgins Partnerships appointed as development partner for Saxon Wharf

Notting Hill Genesis has appointed Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for ‘Saxon Wharf’, a mixed-use development on the edge of Deptford Creek in Royal Borough of Greenwich. The scheme will feature 145 one, two and three-bedroom homes, with a tenure mix of 25% London Affordable Rent, 25% Shared Ownership

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Select Property secures £44.5m development finance from Close Brothers

Select Property secures £44.5m development finance from Close Brothers

Select Property, a leading developer, operator and investment specialist, has secured a £44.5 million development finance facility from Close Brothers to bring forward its first Affinity Living build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The leading UK merchant banking group has provided the facility to support Select Property as it ramps up development

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National Grid announces commercial operations of Viking Link – the world’s longest land and subsea interconnector

National Grid announces commercial operations of Viking Link – the world’s longest land and subsea interconnector

The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector started commercial operations at the end of December last year (2023).  National Grid’s new Viking Link electricity interconnector became operational this afternoon transporting power between the UK and Denmark. The link has a capacity of 1.4 GW and stretches for 475 miles under land

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Transpennine Route Upgrade wraps up Christmas and New Year upgrades

Transpennine Route Upgrade wraps up Christmas and New Year upgrades

Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully concludes Christmas and New Year Projects, paving the way for a greener, faster and more reliable railway.  Despite difficult weather conditions, dedicated engineers worked around the clock throughout the festive season between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York to:  While the above took place, extensive piling and

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Gilbert-Ash wins Tate Liverpool revamp contract

Gilbert-Ash wins Tate Liverpool revamp contract

Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as main contractor for a major reimagining of the landmark gallery on Royal Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool. This £29.75 million redevelopment will transform one of the UK’s most important spaces for modern and contemporary art. Designed by 6a architects, the plans have recently been granted planning

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Future Homes Standard: kicking the can down the road on sustainability

Future Homes Standard: kicking the can down the road on sustainability

Will Bown, Managing Director of SuperFOIL, responds to the government’s proposed Future Homes Standard. For those of us hoping the Future Homes Standard would reverse the government’s recent trend of backtracking on sustainability, this week’s announcement was bitterly disappointing. On December 13th 2023, ministers unveiled their proposals for the much-anticipated

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Manchester to host first ever LGBTQ+ only housing

Manchester to host first ever LGBTQ+ only housing

A new public consultation has been launched on the development of the UK’s first purpose-built and co-produced majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. Proposed by Great Places, the development is planned for the site of the former Spire Hospital in Russell Road, Whalley Range, which

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UK’s 99th Huf Haus hits the market

UK’s 99th Huf Haus hits the market

London’s largest lettings and sales estate agent brand*, Foxtons, has listed the 99th Huf Haus to have been built in the UK, with the property commanding £15,000 per month to rent, although for the right price, it could be up for sale.  Huf Haus is a premium German housebuilder that

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Core Highways - Stronger together

Core Highways – Stronger together

The start of 2024 sees the emergence of a new brand in the UK highway sector, as Core Highways Group announces it is rebranding as Core Highways, bringing all its subsidiaries together under one brand and revealing a brand-new logo, website, colours and updated values.    This strategic milestone sees the

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Platform to discuss partnership work at UKREiiF event

Platform to discuss partnership work at UKREiiF event

Platform Housing Group, the largest social landlord in the Midlands, have announced they will be part of this year’s UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May. The housing association is hosting a discussion on redefining partnership working and how it can help solve the housing crisis on

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Issue 323 : Dec 2024

January 8, 2024

Higgins Partnerships appointed as development partner for Saxon Wharf

Higgins Partnerships appointed as development partner for Saxon Wharf

Notting Hill Genesis has appointed Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for ‘Saxon Wharf’, a mixed-use development on the edge of Deptford Creek in Royal Borough of Greenwich. The scheme will feature 145 one, two and three-bedroom homes, with a tenure mix of 25% London Affordable Rent, 25% Shared Ownership and 50% private sale homes. Ground floor commercial space will create employment and business opportunities and provide significant benefit to Greenwich’s local economy. Designed by architects, BPTW, the part 13, part 17 storey building uses a simple material palette of light and dark brick, concrete soffits, and a plinth of textured metalwork to celebrate the industrial legacy of the area. Each home will have a private balcony with many benefiting from dual aspect views across London. Steve Leakey, Managing Director of Higgins Partnerships comments, “We are delighted to once again be working in partnership with Notting Hill Genesis at Saxon Wharf, having successfully delivered a number of award-winning developments together. “Saxon Wharf will help address local housing need by providing 50% quality affordable homes and will enhance the character of the local area with the creation of a new public plaza and pedestrian routes providing access to the Creek. We look forward to starting work shortly.” As well as the new public plaza and children’s play spaces, a new tree lined boulevard will lead to the Creek walkways and a private podium for residents to enjoy. The local ecology will also be revived by promoting native plants to increase the wildlife within and along the Creek’s edge. John Hughes, Deputy Chief Executive and Group Director of Development of Notting Hill Genesis, said: “Saxon Wharf is in a fantastic location offering fantastic views across London as well as high-quality public spaces for families and individuals to enjoy. “It means a lot to us to be able to provide 50% affordable housing in such a sough-after area, and even more so when it is supported by state-of-the-art heating systems that will help residents keep their bills low. We look forward to working with Higgins on this exciting project.” The new homes will be built in accordance with the London Plan, providing high quality, energy efficient and sustainable homes. A communal heat network powered by a combined heat and power unit will be included along with photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps to minimise the impact of fuel poverty on residents. The building will also feature a sedum roof. To promote sustainable travel, the development will be car free with parking for disabled badge holders and cycle storage provided for a minimum of 240 bicycles. Excellent transport links to Central London and the South East are just a five-minute walk away via Greenwich DLR and rail station.   For further information about Higgins Partnerships please visit www.higginspartnerships.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Select Property secures £44.5m development finance from Close Brothers

Select Property secures £44.5m development finance from Close Brothers

Select Property, a leading developer, operator and investment specialist, has secured a £44.5 million development finance facility from Close Brothers to bring forward its first Affinity Living build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The leading UK merchant banking group has provided the facility to support Select Property as it ramps up development of its new 266-unit property, Affinity Living Lancaster Wharf. Due to complete in Q3 2025, the build-to-rent specialist has already sold out Lancaster Wharf’s apartments to investors, securing £77 million in sales. Located just a 10-minute walk from Snow Hill Station and Colmore Row, it is Select Property’s first Affinity Living residence in Birmingham, having established a strong reputation across its four existing properties in Manchester. Its ethos focuses on providing high-quality, community-led and resident-centric homes in the heart of some of the UK’s most vibrant regional cities. In a recent survey of its 1,300 residents across its four Affinity Living properties in Manchester, 75% said they would choose to stay at Affinity Living when their tenancy came to an end, showcasing the strength of the brand’s offering. Close Brothers has supported Select Property on a number of projects over the last decade, including Affinity Living Riverside and Riverview in Manchester. Adam Price, CEO at Select Property, said: “We are very proud of the Affinity Living experience that we have created and developed in Manchester city centre. Given its success, we knew it was the right time to bring our proposition to new markets and Birmingham was the perfect place to do so given the continued growth of its young professional population. “Our new property at Lancaster Wharf will provide best-in-class rental homes in an unrivalled location with community at its heart, so we have no doubt that resident demand will mirror the demand we have seen from investors for this development. “Close Brothers has been an invaluable partner to us in this project, working quickly to provide us with the support we need to see the development through to completion.” Simon Powell, Director at Close Brothers, added: “We have worked with Select Property for many years and have forged a strong relationship with their highly experienced team, and are delighted to be supporting them on yet another fantastic scheme. Situated within an area of major regeneration, Lancaster Wharf will provide much-needed, high-quality apartments for the rental market that will complement the ongoing improvements in the wider area. “We have supported housebuilders and developers for over 40 years and look forward to continuing to do so over the coming years with experienced partners like Select Property.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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National Grid announces commercial operations of Viking Link – the world’s longest land and subsea interconnector

National Grid announces commercial operations of Viking Link – the world’s longest land and subsea interconnector

The world’s longest land and subsea interconnector started commercial operations at the end of December last year (2023).  National Grid’s new Viking Link electricity interconnector became operational this afternoon transporting power between the UK and Denmark. The link has a capacity of 1.4 GW and stretches for 475 miles under land and sea to join Bicker Fen substation in Lincolnshire with Revsing substation in southern Jutland, Denmark.  The £1.7 billion project is a joint venture between National Grid and Danish System Operator, Energinet, and has the capacity to transport enough electricity for up to 2.5 million* UK homes, bringing over £500 million of cumulative savings for UK consumers over the next decade* due to cheaper imported power from Denmark. Construction on Viking Link, National Grid’s sixth interconnector, started in 2019, with more than fourmillion working hours spent to get to this point.  National Grid’s interconnector business is run by National Grid Ventures (NGV), which operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the UK and US. NGV develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future. Viking Link will bring huge benefits for UK consumers including cheaper, lower carbon power and increased energy security as the UK can call on additional power from Denmark when needed.  Initially, Viking Link will be operating at a capacity of 800MW before increasing up over time to 1.4GW. National Grid and Energinet will be working together to bring the asset up to full capacity over the coming year.  In its first year of operation Viking Link is expected to save approximately 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions – this is equivalent to taking roughly 280,000 cars off the road.* President of National Grid Ventures Katie Jackson said: “This record-breaking new link is a fantastic example of engineering and collaboration with our partner, Energinet. As we deploy more wind power to meet our climate and energy security targets, connections to our neighbouring countries will play a vital role increasing security of supply and reducing prices for consumers.  “Stretching further across land and sea than any of our existing links, it connects the UK to clean, green Danish energy, improving security of supply and bringing huge carbon and cost savings for UK consumers.” Viking Link has a converter station on each end of the cable where the power is transformed into the correct frequency before being transported onto each country’s transmission systems. Principal Contractor Siemens Energy built the converter station in the UK while Energinet built the Danish converter station. Siemens Energy have designed, installed and commissioned the electrical assets on both sides. The HVDC offshore cable was manufactured and laid by Prysmian Group. The cable was laid on the seabed using a custom-made vessel The Leonardo Da Vinci which was then buried using Asso trenchers.    Prysmian Group manufactured the HVDC land cable, which was installed by Balfour Beatty, the offshore section was manufactured and installed by Prysmian Group in the UK and the Danish land section was manufactured by NKT and installed by Monck.  The UK land cable was made up of 118 sections stretching for 67km between Bicker Fen and Sutton-on-Sea where the subsea cable begins. It was connected to the UK’s National Transmission Network by National Grid Electricity Transmission at the existing Bicker Fen substation.  Interconnectors enable the fast, flexible sharing of energy between countries, making them the perfect tool for managing the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.  The switch on was a proud moment for Managing Director of National Grid Interconnectors Rebecca Sedler. She said: “Viking Link is an achievement for both Denmark and the UK, and consumers in both countries will benefit from this infrastructure for many years to come. The hard work and collaboration of our teams, accounting for more than four million labour hours, highlights National Grid’s dedication to the UK’s clean energy transition.” National Grid launched the UK’s first interconnector (IFA) to France in 1986. Since then, it has built five more including a second link with France (IFA2) and further connections with The Netherlands (BritNed), Belgium (Nemo Link) and Norway (North Sea Link). Between 2020 and 2030, National Grid expects its interconnectors will have helped the UK to avoid around 100 million tonnes of carbon emissions and by 2030, 90% of the energy imported through the company’s interconnectors will be from zero carbon energy sources. Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said: “Great news today as the new Viking Link interconnector starts to transport energy between Denmark and the UK, under the North Sea. “The 475-mile cable is the longest land and subsea electricity cable in the world and will provide cleaner, cheaper more secure energy to power up to 2.5 million homes in the UK. “It will help British families save £500 million on their bills over the next decade, while cutting emissions.” Earlier this year (2023) National Grid announced joint plans with TenneT for a new 1.8GW interconnector between the UK and The Netherlands, called LionLink. The link would not only join the two countries but also connect to offshore wind generation. LionLink would be the second link between the two countries and is expected to be operational in the early 2030s. A second new link called Nautilus, is also in the planning phase with the potential to connect with Belgium.  Find out more about National Grid Interconnectors, how they work and their role in decarbonising the energy system. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Transpennine Route Upgrade wraps up Christmas and New Year upgrades

Transpennine Route Upgrade wraps up Christmas and New Year upgrades

Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully concludes Christmas and New Year Projects, paving the way for a greener, faster and more reliable railway.  Despite difficult weather conditions, dedicated engineers worked around the clock throughout the festive season between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York to:  While the above took place, extensive piling and electrification work was completed across various sections of the route, alongside signalling and telecommunication equipment testing. The Hope Valley Railway Upgrade, which relieves historic bottlenecks between Manchester and Sheffield, also witnessed substantial upgrades notably the replacement of a bridge just north of Dore & Totley Station.  Neil Holm, Managing Director for Transpennine Route Upgrade said: “Some fantastic work has taken place over the festive period in very tough weather conditions. I’m really proud of everyone who played their part to get the jobs over the line. These achievements allow us to continue with a number of major upgrades this year, continuing TRU’s progress and bringing us closer to fast, greener and more reliable electric trains running between Manchester and York”.  The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a major, multi-billion-pound programme of railway improvements which will bring better journeys to passengers travelling across the Pennines between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Gilbert-Ash wins Tate Liverpool revamp contract

Gilbert-Ash wins Tate Liverpool revamp contract

Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as main contractor for a major reimagining of the landmark gallery on Royal Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool. This £29.75 million redevelopment will transform one of the UK’s most important spaces for modern and contemporary art. Designed by 6a architects, the plans have recently been granted planning permission and listed building consent. This year Gilbert-Ash completed work on the National Portrait Gallery in London and previously worked on the Stirling Prize winning Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. They have also acted as the main contractor for other celebrated cultural capital projects, including Battersea Arts Centre and Bristol Old Vic. Their heritage portfolio includes the refurbishment and restoration of the Grade II-listed City of London Freemen’s School and the refurbishment and extension of the Grade I-listed kitchen and dining building at Jesus College, Cambridge. Emma King, Capital Director, Tate, said: “Gilbert-Ash’s track record of working to the highest standards on both cultural and heritage buildings makes them the perfect contractors to deliver the reimagined Tate Liverpool. We look forward to collaborating with the architects and contractors to deliver this once-in-a-generation renewal, creating an art museum fit for the 21st century.” Raymond Gilroy, Construction Director, Gilbert-Ash, said: “We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this landmark and transformational project at Tate Liverpool. It is another unique project to add to our extensive portfolio in the Cultural, Arts and Heritage sector. Project Director, Rodney Coalter, who recently completed the National Portrait Gallery, London, will head up the team. The team is already in place finalising plans to deal with the many logistical and technical challenges that lie ahead, in advance of a start on site in early 2024. We are looking forward to developing successful and collaborative relationships with both our new client at Tate Liverpool, the wider project consultant team, and to a very successful project delivery.” Tate Liverpool is housed in an iconic 1846 warehouse that was redesigned by Sir James Stirling and Michael Wilford in the late 1980’s as the cornerstone of the reinvention of the Royal Albert Dock. It helped establish Tate as a pioneer for arts-led regeneration in the UK. The upcoming transformation will reimagine the gallery to meet the scale and ambition of today’s most exciting artists and to welcome visitors into a brand new museum environment. The designs include a new public ‘Art Hall’ on the ground floor, opened up to admit daylight and views across the historic dock. New gallery spaces over three floors will showcase the incredible diversity of Tate’s collection and are interspersed with public riverside foyers. Opening up the gallery’s façade will increase its visibility on the waterfront and within the Royal Albert Dock, creating an inviting destination with striking spaces for learning, play and relaxation. Environmental standards and thermal performance will be significantly improved with new services replacing fossil fuel, with renewables and natural ventilation introduced to the building to ensure better energy performance. Planning permission and listed building consent for the project was granted by Liverpool City Council in October and construction will commence early in 2024. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Future Homes Standard: kicking the can down the road on sustainability

Future Homes Standard: kicking the can down the road on sustainability

Will Bown, Managing Director of SuperFOIL, responds to the government’s proposed Future Homes Standard. For those of us hoping the Future Homes Standard would reverse the government’s recent trend of backtracking on sustainability, this week’s announcement was bitterly disappointing. On December 13th 2023, ministers unveiled their proposals for the much-anticipated legislation. It made for depressing reading. With no increase in either the required U-Values or building fabric standards for new homes, the government has clearly abandoned ‘fabric first’. Rather than focusing on increasing energy efficiency, it’s hoping that a combination of heat pumps, greener electricity and solar panels will yield the carbon reductions they desire. In other words – homes will continue to be leaky and inefficient, but the energy we’re wasting will at least be green. We needed bold, radical measures to help make the country’s housing stock fit for a net zero future – instead, the new minimum requirements are actually lower than many houses are made to already. With one eye on next year’s election, the government has clearly kicked the can down the road. If the country is going to meet its net zero obligations, I strongly suspect the Future Homes Standard will be revisited before long. https://www.superfoil.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Manchester to host first ever LGBTQ+ only housing

Manchester to host first ever LGBTQ+ only housing

A new public consultation has been launched on the development of the UK’s first purpose-built and co-produced majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. Proposed by Great Places, the development is planned for the site of the former Spire Hospital in Russell Road, Whalley Range, which was demolished in 2019 and the brownfield site has since remained vacant. The proposals for the majority Extra Care housing scheme have been developed with the input of the Russell Road Community Steering Group, Manchester City Council and LGBT Foundation. The planned scheme will deliver 80 one- and two-bedroom social rented apartments for older people in a brick building of four to five storeys. The low-carbon scheme will include shared facilities, lounges and treatment rooms and landscaped gardens which will look to ensure an overall net gain of trees on the site. Extra Care housing developments look to increase the affordable housing opportunities for older people to move into high quality accommodation, with flexible care and support services available to meet changing needs encouraging independent living. The residents will be required to be aged 55 years or over, with the majority of residents being members of the LGBTQ+ community from Manchester. Living alongside allies and other members of the local community, the aim is to provide an open and inclusive, physical and psychological place of safety for the older LGBTQ+ community and a welcome addition to the Whalley Range area. The site will also include a neighbouring separate shared ownership block consisting of around 40 apartments, a mix of 1 and 2 bed apartments, delivering affordable homes to first time buyers and eligible customers, helping to address emerging affordability issues in places such as Whalley Range. Residents will be able to see the plans and give their views at public consultation meetings at the site on Russell Road on Friday 12 January 2-8pm and Saturday 13 January from 12-2pm. Members of the local community will also be able to provide their views online by visiting https://ourvoice.greatplaces.org.uk/russell-road-your-views or by contacting Chris.Baldwin@greatplaces.org.uk by 8 March. Commenting on the launch of the consultation Helen Spencer, our Executive Director of Growth, said: “We are delighted to launch our public consultation for this exciting and innovative project, which aims to create the UK’s first purpose-built and co-produced LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range. “Russell Road will provide high-quality, affordable, and inclusive homes for older people who identify as LGBT+ or allies, as well as shared ownership opportunities for local residents. We believe this scheme will not only meet the specific needs and aspirations of the LGBT+ community, but also enhance the diversity and vibrancy of Whalley Range as a neighbourhood. “We look forward to hearing the views of the local community and working with our partners, Manchester City Council and LGBT Foundation, to make this vision a reality.” Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said: “This is landmark development for Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community and there has been a lot of interest in this development already. We know there is a gap in the market for affordable housing for older people where care needs are met onsite – and where they can feel accepted and live with dignity. “Critical to this project has been the co-production process with our community steering group that have helped guide the design principles for these homes to ensure they meet the needs of future residents. “Now it’s the time to present the proposals to the wider community – and I’d urge as many people as possible to take a look and give us their thoughts. This feedback really does help ensure developments like this complement and enhance our neighbourhoods.” Paul Martin, CEO at LGBT Foundation, said: “LGBT Foundation is proud to have been involved in the development of the LGBT+ majority Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range since it was proposed some years ago. “The views of the local community are key to making this development a success and we encourage people to use their voice to help shape the future of this landmark project, to ensure it offers a safe and welcoming home for older LGBT+ people.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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UK’s 99th Huf Haus hits the market

UK’s 99th Huf Haus hits the market

London’s largest lettings and sales estate agent brand*, Foxtons, has listed the 99th Huf Haus to have been built in the UK, with the property commanding £15,000 per month to rent, although for the right price, it could be up for sale.  Huf Haus is a premium German housebuilder that creates modular, contemporary style homes focussed around timber beams and floor to ceiling glass. The homes, that are factory produced before being delivered to site, are highly energy efficient both in design and due to their utilisation of the latest renewable energy technologies.  Demand for Huf Haus homes in the UK exploded following an episode of Grand Designs back in 2004 and while it’s thought that there are over 300 now found across the UK, only around 20 to 30 of the 150 homes produced each year make it to UK shores.  The Huf Haus listed by Foxtons was the 99th to have been built in the UK back in 2007. The stunning 455 sq m property is set within a secluded one acre plot in South Buckinghamshire and boasts five bedrooms, a cinema room, summer house and fully covered outdoor BBQ area.  There’s ample off street parking, as well as a double garage and the signature floor to ceiling windows that are synonymous with the Huf Haus style, providing an abundance of natural light and unhindered views of the stunning countryside surroundings. The property is currently on the market to rent, with an asking rent of £15,000 per month. However, the owners have said that for the right price, they would consider selling the property, providing potential buyers and Huf Haus enthusiasts an opportunity to join a prestigious and exclusive segment of homeowners.  You can see the property listing at https://www.foxtons.co.uk/properties-to-rent/sl2/chpk4802732  Foxtons CEO, Guy Gittins, commented:  “Despite a boom in popularity, the number of Huf Haus homes found across the UK is still slim and this makes them very sought after amongst a certain segment of homebuyers.  Besides the obvious benefits such as being highly energy efficient, they are visually stunning properties and our latest listing is certainly no different.  While the property is currently listed to rent, there may be an opportunity for the right buyer to secure their own slice of Huf Haus history and we’re incredibly proud to be the agent trusted with such a unique home entering the market.” Sources *Foxton’s is London’s No.1 estate agency brand based on TwentyCI data, H1 2023 v H1 2022 market share and market share growth of New Instructions at a brand level. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Core Highways - Stronger together

Core Highways – Stronger together

The start of 2024 sees the emergence of a new brand in the UK highway sector, as Core Highways Group announces it is rebranding as Core Highways, bringing all its subsidiaries together under one brand and revealing a brand-new logo, website, colours and updated values.    This strategic milestone sees the trusted and respected brands of Amberon, Barrier Services, Forest Traffic, JTM Signs and MLP Traffic come together as one.  With over 1,300 staff and more than 1,000 directly employed operatives working in a combined turnover business of £120m pa, Core Highways automatically becomes one of the largest temporary traffic management and barrier companies in the UK, with almost 40 depots across England and Wales, with further natural growth and expansion planned. Lizi Stewart, CEO of Core Highways, explained “Becoming Core Highways means that we can combine our knowledge and expertise for our customers across England and Wales, giving them access to more skills and expertise in temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage.  Our dedicated and knowledgeable team have hundreds of years of experience in providing solutions for customers across England and Wales’ road networks at high and low speed.  As a team we are stronger together, supporting one another and our customers to deliver.  Becoming one will give our customers quicker access us to our deep well of technical excellence as well as our innovation and best practice, such as our Decarbonisation Project Roadmap and our award-winning Digital Care Initiative. She continued “Our business is our people, and by better connecting our passionate, skilled and customer focussed team under the Core Highways brand, we are better able to support our customers and their stakeholders.” Core Highways is a leading provider of temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage with the ability and expertise to deliver across the UK, offering local knowledge on a national scale, from small schemes to major projects. For more information on Core Highways, please visit www.corehighways.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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Platform to discuss partnership work at UKREiiF event

Platform to discuss partnership work at UKREiiF event

Platform Housing Group, the largest social landlord in the Midlands, have announced they will be part of this year’s UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May. The housing association is hosting a discussion on redefining partnership working and how it can help solve the housing crisis on the opening day of the three-day event in Leeds, starting on May 21st. The forum is expected to attract over 10,000 developers, investors, occupiers and local authorities attending various sessions centred around the built environment. Executive Director of Growth and Development Gerraint Oakley will lead the discussion, alongside hand-picked guests to explore the issues surrounding the barriers currently experienced in development.  Mr Oakley said, “We’re delighted to be returning to UKREiiF following the success of our participation in the 2023 event. Our partnership work is going to be crucial in succeeding in providing affordable housing in the next 12 months and beyond and the forum will be a key part of our engagement with the sector. All the indications are that there will be even more people attending and that can only mean more important conversations and ideas-sharing that will benefit the built environment.”  Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of UKREiiF, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that Platform Housing Group will be joining us at the third annual UKREiiF event! Their dedication to excellence in housing and community impact perfectly resonates with our ethos of fostering industry advancement and impactful partnerships. We eagerly anticipate their bespoke session, enriching our discussions and contributing to the event’s success.” Led by the UK’s leading property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the third annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 21-23 May 2024. The forum will attract inward investment, generate economic growth, and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

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