Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has taken a significant step forward in expanding its North West footprint, with a detailed planning application now submitted for a new 500,000 sq ft distribution facility at Heywood Distribution Park in Rochdale. The proposed development follows outline planning approval secured in May and marks
A major step forward in unlocking the potential of surplus railway land has been announced with the launch of Platform4 — a new development company created through a collaboration between Network Rail Property and London & Continental Railways (LCR). The venture aims to deliver up to 40,000 new homes over
Rail enthusiasts heading to Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend (1-3 August) will have the opportunity to see the concept designs for HS2’s Class 895 trains. HS2 is joining forces with rail industry representatives to take part in what is believed to be ‘The Greatest Gathering’ of
By Blueprint Interiors With the hybrid tide turning and more businesses bringing people back to the office, the conversation has quickly moved from “how do we get them back?” to “how do we make them want to stay?” The answer lies not just in desks and deadlines – but in
A total of 22 firms have been awarded a place on Prosper’s New Build Development Framework, which covers the whole of England and Wales. The 4-year multi-supplier framework, launched this week, delivers a range of construction works and associated services including design. The new framework has been developed in collaboration
Construction has started on the new landmark laboratory building ‘Infinity Labs’ at University of Southampton Science Park and was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday 21 July. The event was attended by Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, who put the first spade in
Jewellery retailer Pandora has opened its first UK airport store at Manchester Airport, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion into travel retail. The new store, situated in Terminal 2, offers Pandora’s complete range of jewellery, including charms, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. Passengers will also benefit from in-store
Almost a quarter of the UK public struggle with the concept of net zero, and nearly three-quarters hold no strong opinion on projects that support net zero but disrupt daily life, according to a new report by Copper Consultancy and Keele University which spells out the major opportunities – and
Lovell is well positioned for future growth through its long term partnerships, which has been demonstrated in Morgan Sindall Group’s record half year results released to the London Stock Exchange this morning (29 July 2025). Today’s results continue to represent Morgan Sindall Group’s strong track record of delivering growth over
Real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn, has broken ground at its Sackville Place development in central Dublin, with Stewart Construction appointed to deliver the 138 bedroom site. Located off O’Connell Street in the heart of the Irish capital, the high-density hotel marks Stewart Construction’s first contract from Firethorn.
Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has taken a significant step forward in expanding its North West footprint, with a detailed planning application now submitted for a new 500,000 sq ft distribution facility at Heywood Distribution Park in Rochdale. The proposed development follows outline planning approval secured in May and marks another key milestone in Indurent’s strategic growth ambitions. The site, spanning 26 acres, is strategically located just minutes from Junction 19 of the M62 and Junction 3 of the M66, providing fast access to key regional markets across the North West and Yorkshire. Heywood Distribution Park is already a well-established logistics destination and benefits from strong local labour links in nearby Rochdale and Bury. Once operational, the new unit is expected to support over 500 jobs, providing a major boost to employment and economic growth in the Greater Manchester region. The facility has been designed to meet Indurent’s high sustainability and operational standards, known as the Indurent Code. It will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A+ certifications, with a base 5MVA power supply and infrastructure in place to upgrade to over 10MVA—ideal for energy-intensive operations such as advanced manufacturing and distribution. Rob Richardson, Development Director at Indurent, commented:“If approved, this new facility at Heywood Distribution Park will play a vital role in supporting the region’s growth by attracting leading occupiers and creating high quality jobs. This submission marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to delivering best in class, sustainable manufacturing and logistics space in strategic locations, like the North West.” Subject to planning approval later this summer, construction is expected to begin in late 2025, with completion anticipated by the end of 2026. Indurent continues to grow its UK industrial portfolio, which now totals around 9 million sq ft across the North West. Approximately 90% of its current space is already let. The company recently completed Indurent 420 at Omega West, Warrington—another flagship 421,000 sq ft logistics scheme that went live in June 2025. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A major step forward in unlocking the potential of surplus railway land has been announced with the launch of Platform4 — a new development company created through a collaboration between Network Rail Property and London & Continental Railways (LCR). The venture aims to deliver up to 40,000 new homes over the next decade, with a projected £1bn in residential development planned across the UK. Backed by the Department for Transport, Platform4 marks a departure from previous, fragmented approaches to station-adjacent regeneration, where Network Rail and LCR operated independently. By bringing both under one umbrella, the government expects to boost delivery speed and scale, potentially generating an additional £227 million in value through strategic alignment. Platform4’s mission is to repurpose surplus railway land for housing, attract private sector investment, and stimulate urban renewal in key areas. The initiative has four flagship sites lined up for initial development: Former Lendlease managing director Bek Seeley will chair Platform4. Seeley also leads the government’s Euston housing delivery group and brings a track record in large-scale regeneration and place-making. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Our railways are more than just connections between places – they create economic opportunity and drive regeneration. It’s exciting to picture the vibrant neighbourhoods, family homes, and businesses that will grow out of these sites.” Profits from Platform4 will be reinvested into the national rail infrastructure, creating a circular model of development and improvement. Industry figures have welcomed the move. Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation, said the initiative will help “address our chronic housing crisis, allow young people to access decent accommodation, and generate investment in infrastructure and amenities.” The British Property Federation added that releasing under-utilised public land in this way has the potential to “stimulate local regeneration, drive economic growth, and deliver long-term benefits to communities across the country.” With an eye on sustainable growth and strategic placemaking, Platform4 is expected to play a pivotal role in reshaping urban environments around the UK’s transport networks. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Rail enthusiasts heading to Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering event in Derby this weekend (1-3 August) will have the opportunity to see the concept designs for HS2’s Class 895 trains. HS2 is joining forces with rail industry representatives to take part in what is believed to be ‘The Greatest Gathering’ of historic and modern trains and rail-related exhibits. The event will take place at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works, which will open its doors to the general public for the first time in almost 50 years. As part of the rail exhibition, focused on the future, visitors will be given the opportunity to book an exclusive tour of a life-size model carriage, which has been fitted out to illustrate the concept design for HS2’s Class 895 train. The show and tell opportunity showcases the ongoing intensive work between HS2 Ltd, the future high speed rail operator West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD), and the joint venture company building the fleet of high-speed trains, Hitachi-Alstom High Speed. James Dawson, HS2 Ltd’s senior rolling stock engineer said: “We’ve dedicated time and energy into understanding what matters most to people when they travel by train, and by listening and acting on feedback we can be confident that our interior designs will meet and exceed passengers’ needs. “These trains will run across Britain on high-speed and conventional lines for decades to come, so it’s important we get the fundamental design right, not just for today but also for the future.” The public has played a major role in shaping the initial design concepts. Twenty dedicated user groups and a consumer focus group of over 500 people have helped to inform the passenger experience programme of work led by WCPD. This is understood to be the most extensive user development exercise ever for a new train fleet built in the UK. New design features will help to ensure the train will be accessible and inclusive for all. Step free access at new HS2 stations, reprofiled grab handles, audio announcements and visual display screens in the toilet cubicles are just some of the positive changes being made. Customers travelling with mobility aids will also have greater freedom to select their seat and wheelchair users can expect equal provisions as found at all other seating on the train. Rigorous user testing has helped to define the design requirements to ensure the onboard facilities meet the needs of those travelling for work, leisure, as a solo passenger, or with friends and family. The design features include: HS2 Ltd awarded the contracts to build Britain’s next generation of high-speed trains to the Hitachi-Alstom High Speed joint venture in 2021. The contracts, worth around £2bn, will provide a major boost to the UK’s rail manufacturing and supply chain sectors. The fleet of trains will be designed and built at three key UK sites – Derby, County Durham and Crewe. It is estimated that this will spearhead the creation of around 2,500 jobs in the Midlands and the North – including new apprenticeships. The trains will be maintained at the new HS2 depot in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. The bogies will be manufactured in Crewe, the bodyshell welding and electrical installation will be completed in County Durham, and the interior fit out will be completed at the Hitachi-Alstom High Speed joint venture facility in Derby. James Grundy, Project Director for Hitachi-Alstom High Speed, said: “As we progress towards delivering the next generation of high-speed trains for HS2, the feedback from passengers has been invaluable. Their insights have helped us develop and refine the design concept, to ensure that our trains not only meet but exceed expectations for accessibility, comfort and convenience. Engaging with a diverse range of future passengers, including those who may not typically consider train travel, has been crucial in shaping the features that will make a real difference to their experience. “Hitachi-Alstom High Speed is committed to putting passengers at the heart of every decision. Working with our stakeholders and closely with the public, we are confident that we’re creating a fleet of trains that will set a new standard for intercity travel in the UK. When HS2 is operational, this collaborative approach will underpin a transformative and stress-free journey for a wide range of people.” The all-electric trains will be designed to operate on both the HS2 network and the existing rail network – enabling HS2 trains to travel north towards Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow in the future. Capable of speeds of up to 225mph (360km/h), they will be amongst the quickest, quietest, and most energy efficient high-speed trains operating anywhere in the world. Detailed design works are continuing ahead of manufacturing of the exterior bodies. HS2 Ltd’s Chief Executive, Mark Wild, is leading a comprehensive reset of the HS2 project to ensure the railway can be delivered efficiently and to the lowest reasonable cost – timescales may therefore be subject to change. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
By Blueprint Interiors With the hybrid tide turning and more businesses bringing people back to the office, the conversation has quickly moved from “how do we get them back?” to “how do we make them want to stay?” The answer lies not just in desks and deadlines – but in design, culture and purpose. We’ve spent over two decades helping businesses create workspaces that are more than just functional. They’re places where people want to be. And with recent stats showing that nearly 40% of global workers value a positive work environment over salary (Microsoft Work Trend Index, 2024), now’s the time for employers to rethink what a return to the office really means. Here are our top tips for keeping your people happy, productive and loyal once they’re back through the door: 1. Design spaces that inspire collaboration The traditional “rows of desks” model doesn’t cut it anymore. The office isn’t just a place to complete daily tasks – it’s a space for culture, collaboration and connection. Research shows that people want to come into the office to collaborate, build relationships and be part of something bigger. It’s not just about getting people back into the office; it’s about creating spaces that make them want to stay. By creating collaborative spaces that encourage teamwork and innovation, businesses see a significant boost in creativity and employee satisfaction. Top Tip: Use spatial zoning to create different environments – quiet zones, collaboration hubs, social spaces. These spaces will inspire creativity and make employees feel more connected. It shows you understand that work isn’t one-size-fits-all. 2. Prioritise employee wellbeing in design A great workspace isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about creating an environment where employees feel physically and mentally supported. With employees increasingly prioritising wellbeing over salary, the design of your office space plays a crucial role in retention. Top Tip: Integrate biophilic design elements such as plants, natural lighting, and outdoor views to enhance mood and productivity. Include quiet zones for relaxation and focus, and ensure ergonomic furniture is a priority to prevent burnout. 3. Tailor the office to your culture We take a bespoke approach to each client, ensuring the office design mirrors the values, mission, and personality of the company. The workspace should reflect your company’s unique culture, encouraging employees to feel part of something bigger than just their job. Top Tip: Use branded elements in your workspace design, such as custom wall art, colour schemes, or interactive displays that reflect your company’s ethos. Integrate spaces for informal team building, brainstorming, and socialising, ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. 4. Flexibility still matters Flexibility remains a top priority for employees, and we champion flexible, hybrid-friendly office designs that allow businesses to adapt to evolving work styles. Creating adaptable workspaces helps employees feel empowered and trusted in their roles. Top Tip: Design spaces that can accommodate various work styles. Include adjustable desks, movable partitions, and multi-purpose areas to ensure that the office meets both personal and team needs. 5. Enhance productivity through acoustic design One area that often gets overlooked is acoustics. Poor acoustics can significantly impact employee focus and satisfaction making sound management a priority in creating a better working environment. Top Tip: Use acoustic panels, ceiling baffles, and carpeting to reduce noise in open-plan areas. Offer employees quiet rooms and phone booths for private calls, ensuring they have spaces to focus without distractions. 6. Listen to your people and measure what matters One of the biggest mistakes we see is businesses assuming they know what people want. Is your workspace actually doing what it’s supposed to? Track key metrics like engagement, retention, and productivity – but also qualitative feedback on how the office really feels to your team. We work closely with our clients to evaluate the success of office transformations, measuring not only how well the space works but how it impacts employee experience. Top Tip: Define success criteria and assess progress over time. Conduct regular employee feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement and ensure your office space evolves to meet their needs. At Blueprint, we believe the office should be more than a place to sit – it should be a place to belong. The employers getting it right aren’t just filling their desks – they’re building spaces that fuel purpose, connection and growth. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A total of 22 firms have been awarded a place on Prosper’s New Build Development Framework, which covers the whole of England and Wales. The 4-year multi-supplier framework, launched this week, delivers a range of construction works and associated services including design. The new framework has been developed in collaboration with landlord partners, believe housing, Gentoo and Karbon Homes, designed using the experience and expertise of the development teams within each organisation. It is envisaged the primary use of the framework will be for new build residential developments, however, the scope of works will also include new build, refurbishment and renovations, extensions and improvements to housing, commercial buildings, community and civic buildings, education establishments and health care buildings. The new framework covers twelve Lots across ten regions, namely the North East, Yorkshire and The Humber, North West, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, South West, London and Wales. Rebecca Griggs, Head of Procurement at Prosper, said: “It was great to work with representatives from the development teams at believe housing, Gentoo and Karbon to undertake the tender evaluation, as they provided extra knowledge and experience to ensure the process was robust. “As one of its key priorities, the government is committed to building new homes and our landlord and contractor partners will play a key role in helping to deliver this. The aim of this framework is to build new homes and give our partners greater procurement opportunities across the UK. We are looking forward to working with our contractor partners.” The framework call-off will be either by further competition or by direct award. For more information about the new framework or any of our other solutions, please email Prosper at info@prosper.uk.com or call on 0191 280 5665. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Construction has started on the new landmark laboratory building ‘Infinity Labs’ at University of Southampton Science Park and was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday 21 July. The event was attended by Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, who put the first spade in the ground to officiate the milestone. Dr Robin Chave, CEO of Southampton Science Park, was joined by Scott Brownrigg representatives Ed Hayden, Life Sciences Director, and Amy Bourne, Associate Project Leader, who have been responsible for the design of the new gateway building. The new multi-tenancy building will provide 3,400 sqm of much needed new laboratory space at the entrance to the Southampton Science Park, supporting the Park’s commitment to fuel innovation and elevate the presence of British science and technology on the world stage. Curved in shape, the three-storey building will activate a sweeping bend at the main entrance to the site and feature a sloping green roof, helping to embed the structure within the landscape and enhance biodiversity onsite. A fabric first approach supports the Park’s sustainability objectives for a low-energy, low-carbon building. Of the milestone, CEO of Southampton Science Park, Dr Robin Chave, said: “We are incredibly excited to officially commence construction of this widely anticipated project. This new building, the largest to be built at Southampton Science Park to date, is going to provide much-needed facilities for life science and other laboratory-based companies from spin-out and start-up onwards. It will play a significant role in helping the life science cluster in the region to grow and prosper, building on the talent emerging from our Universities and shining a light on the investment potential across the South Central economy.” The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, said: “It’s always great to be here at Southampton Science Park, witnessing how it develops and grows year on year. The new Infinity Labs building is impressive and beautiful. It is such an iconic looking building, and a real testament to the Science Park’s determination to grow, to bring high quality jobs to this area, and of course, to make sure that there are facilities that our scientists will use and desperately need. So, massive congratulations to the University of Southampton Science Park. I can’t wait to see the finished building!” With the main contractor, Amiri Construction now starting works on site, the new landmark gateway building is expected to complete in 2026. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Jewellery retailer Pandora has opened its first UK airport store at Manchester Airport, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion into travel retail. The new store, situated in Terminal 2, offers Pandora’s complete range of jewellery, including charms, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. Passengers will also benefit from in-store engraving services, offering a personalised shopping experience for both travellers and gift buyers. This Manchester location is the first of three planned airport stores set to launch in 2025, as part of Pandora’s broader retail strategy aimed at increasing visibility in high-footfall travel environments. A store in Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal is scheduled to open in mid-August, followed by a third location at London Luton Airport in September. Ross Monaghan, Sales Director for Pandora UK and Ireland, commented: “We’re incredibly proud to open our first ever standalone airport store and delighted to partner with Manchester, a city that holds huge importance for Pandora in the UK. This new location comes at the perfect moment in the airport’s development and marks an exciting new chapter in our retail journey.” The airport store openings build on a strong year for the retailer, which also saw Pandora open a fourth store on Oxford Street earlier in March. As passenger numbers rise and demand for luxury retail in transit zones grows, Pandora’s airport presence looks set to play a key role in its UK growth strategy. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Almost a quarter of the UK public struggle with the concept of net zero, and nearly three-quarters hold no strong opinion on projects that support net zero but disrupt daily life, according to a new report by Copper Consultancy and Keele University which spells out the major opportunities – and risks – facing those seeking public support on net zero projects. The new report – Winning Back the Net Zero Narrative – calls for a shift in how developers communicate about net zero projects, shifting to an emphasis on highlighting local benefits and tangible impacts, and being more transparent about potential disruption. The report draws on a nationally representative survey of over 1,500 adults in Great Britain, carried out in Spring 2025 by BMG Research. The findings highlight a significant knowledge gap, with just 53% of respondents correctly identifying the definition of ‘net zero’, and one in four (24%) admitting they had no understanding of the concept. Meanwhile, 73% of people expressed they only somewhat approved or disapproved – or held no strong opinion / didn’t know – in relation to net zero projects that will impact people’s day-to-day lives. Just over one in four people held a ‘strong’ view either way, with 18% strongly supporting such projects and 9% strongly opposing. This helps explain why nearly half (47%) of respondents struggle to connect net zero ambitions with their everyday lives. Messaging which only focuses on national climate goals may fail to resonate with large sections of the public. Despite polarised debate in the media, the report finds widespread apathy toward net zero. This indifference means a large risk exists, with the potential for misinformation or a lack of understanding of what net zero means could sway public opinion on net zero projects. To address this, the report highlights several recommendations for building local support. Building out the public argument for such projects simply past the benefits to the green transition is vital. Prioritising messaging around how such projects benefit local communities directly, especially in ways which aren’t immediately obvious – such as improving wellbeing – are critical. Martin McCrink, Managing Director at Copper Consultancy, said: “Net zero is critically important but the delivery of it does not yet enjoy universal support – but there is support for investment in our infrastructure. Large swathes of the population have no strong view on net zero; it’s a positive in the sense people can still be won over, but it also spells danger on the risks of misinformation. “Developers have a golden opportunity to reframe discussion on projects which deliver net zero. By focusing on the range of reasons investment is needed and the benefits it will bring, as well as the impacts, mitigations, government objectives and targets.” More broadly, the report suggests that rooting projects in key national issues – such as economic development – will help make the case even stronger for net zero projects. Alongside this, developers must explain how broad outcomes around net zero will positively impact people’s day-to-day lives, as well as proactively engaging with the ‘climate disengaged’ cohort to wade off potential misinformation, or detraction of projects due to disruption. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Lovell is well positioned for future growth through its long term partnerships, which has been demonstrated in Morgan Sindall Group’s record half year results released to the London Stock Exchange this morning (29 July 2025). Today’s results continue to represent Morgan Sindall Group’s strong track record of delivering growth over the long term, with revenue up 7% to £2.4bn, profit before tax up 37% to £95.9m, supported by a PBTA margin of 4% – an expansion of 80 basis points when comparing to this time last year. For Lovell, revenues for the first half of the year increased 6% to £405m (HY2024: £381m), driven by contracting, which was up 21% to £311m, compared to the previous year. Operating profit also showed positive momentum increasing by 13%% to £13.2m (HY 2024: £11.7m). Lovell works in partnership with housing associations and local authorities to deliver and refurbish affordable housing as a contractor and developer. Against the backdrop of severe social housing shortages in the UK, the medium and longer-term fundamentals for Partnership Housing remain strong, enabling Lovell to continue to invest selectively. A high-quality pipeline continues to grow, through ongoing successful client engagement. The secured order book at the period end was £2,198m, 6% higher than the prior year end (HY 2024: £2,081m), with a further £2,849m at preferred bidder stage. Notable work winning activity in the period includes securing the strategic partnership agreement with Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Councils, a LLP with North Yorkshire Council and a joint venture with London Borough of Barnet to deliver estate regeneration. The business’ strategy to increase the number, and size of mixed-tenure sites continued apace, with 68 active sites at various stages of construction, compared to 63 in the previous period, along with 1,838 homes completed. Lovell Managing Director, Steve Coleby, said: “We continue to demonstrate the resilience and long-term strength of our partnerships model. Our ability to secure and progress major regeneration, joint venture and master developer opportunities is creating a platform for sustainable growth. At the halfway stage of 2025, our secured and preferred bidder orderbook has grown to £5 billion, a testament to the quality of our offer and the trust placed in us by local authorities and housing associations. “The scale and ambition of recent wins reflects our deep-rooted relationships, our capacity to deliver at pace and scale, and our confidence in the future of partnership housing. These long-term, multi-site partnerships not only provide stability but also position Lovell as a key delivery partner in helping meet the government’s target of building 1.5 million new homes by the end of this Parliament. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on strategic investment, strengthening our capabilities within new build, retrofit and refurbishment and continuing to deliver the affordable and mixed-tenure homes communities across the UK so urgently need.” Lovell is working on a number of key projects across the UK, including: To view the Morgan Sindall Group plc half year results video, see below. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn, has broken ground at its Sackville Place development in central Dublin, with Stewart Construction appointed to deliver the 138 bedroom site. Located off O’Connell Street in the heart of the Irish capital, the high-density hotel marks Stewart Construction’s first contract from Firethorn. With a high-quality specification, designed to enhance the city’s provision of affordable accommodation, Sackville Place is Firethorn’s first tourism asset, and its first development outside of the UK. The seven-storey site will feature a mix of double, triple and quadruple bunk dormitory rooms, alongside private double rooms. Modern communal social spaces across the ground floor and basement will be open to the public as well as guests, including a bar, café and lounge. Paul Martin, Director and Head of Development at Firethorn, said: “Breaking ground at Sackville Place is a significant milestone for Firethorn, marking the first asset of this kind within our Living portfolio, and our debut development outside of the UK. This project represents our ambition, as we continue to acquire and develop high-quality sites in prime locations for investment. “As the latest addition to Dublin’s thriving hospitality landscape, Sackville Place will offer guests modern and affordable amenities, while contributing to the local neighbourhood with vibrant facilities for the public to enjoy. Stewart Construction has a proven track record in delivering best-in-class hospitality assets on time and in budget, and with work now underway, we look forward to working together to bring Sackville Place to swift completion.” Paul Stewart, Managing Director, Stewart Construction said: “Stewart Construction is delighted to be entrusted with the delivery of Sackville Place for Firethorn. A market-leading developer in UK real estate, Sackville Place represents Firethorn’s first acquisition outside of the UK and we would like to take this opportunity to welcome them to Ireland. “Our mission is to work with clients who are like minded and we look forward to collaborating with Firethorn on this development. Our team is amongst the best at what we do; by understanding the needs of the hospitality sector, we can ensure quality, value and cost certainty.” Firethorn acquired Sackville Place in partnership with real estate investment managers, SW3 Capital, who will retain operational management of the site upon completion through its new operating business, “The Gofer”. Tom O’Mahony, Director and Co Founder of SW3 Capital said: “This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We’re thrilled to move into the next phase as we prepare to open and operate under our hospitality brand, The Gofer. Our goal is to redefine the guest experience in Dublin by combining exceptional facilities at Sackville Place with authentic, locally-rooted experiences. We’re excited to offer guests a true taste of Dublin – vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable”. Sackville Place is the latest addition to Firethorn’s growing Living portfolio, which includes purpose-built student accommodation sites in London and Edinburgh, the boutique hotel Malmaison York, and the office-to-residential conversion of One Bessborough Gardens in central London. Practical completion is due in March 2027. For more information, visit www.firethorntrust.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
