Plans for a £500m transformation of the historic Truman Brewery estate in east London have been approved by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, clearing the way for a major new mixed-use destination close to Brick Lane. The decision follows a planning inquiry into four recovered appeals covering a data centre, a
Hillwood Investment Properties (“Hillwood”) has closed a £76.4 million development financing facility with Affinius Capital for two ground-up logistics developments in the UK totalling approximately 329,659 sq ft of modern warehouse space. The facility is structured across sub-facilities supporting the two schemes, alongside dedicated finance, carry cost and earnout tranches.
Partnership with GLA Land and Property, Hyde and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust will unlock a complex brownfield site in Edmonton Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Enfield Council for the partnership-led regeneration of land next
CBRE has been appointed by the University of Hertfordshire to deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services across its campus estate, effective 1 August 2026. The University of Hertfordshire is a leading UK University, recently recognised as a Guardian top 50 UK University, with over 34,000 students and a 1,830,000 sq.
Specialist logistics developer Padrock has announced the letting of a 7,650 sq ft unit at its Grade A Dagenham Logistics Hub development to retrofit and refurbishment contractor McConnell. The new facility will support McConnell’s operations in east London, providing storage space to help deliver its refurbishment, maintenance, retrofit, energy efficiency,
As the demand for seamless indoor-outdoor living continues to grow, architects and housebuilders are seeking ways to optimise the boundaries, aesthetically, between buildings and their surroundings. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is through the use of architectural cast stone elements that carry the design language of
McAvoy has been appointed as an approved supplier to the Everything Estates framework, a fast, compliant and flexible procurement solution supporting the delivery of estates services across the public sector. Available to public sector organisations, devolved administrations and third-sector entities, Everything Estates provides an efficient route to appointing approved suppliers,
BW: Workplace Experts (BW) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments following Anthony Brown’s appointment as CEO, introducing a new organisational structure that strengthens operational leadership, project delivery and people development. Peter Nagle has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking responsibility for project delivery, resourcing, operational performance, process
Newett Homes has appointed Mathew Drake as its new Head of Land, reinforcing the company’s ambitious growth plans. Mathew joins the Yorkshire housebuilder with more than 20 years’ experience in land acquisition and residential development, having built an impressive track record of identifying and securing strategic development opportunities throughout the
Three businesses in the same building in the east end of Glasgow have been named in the Sunday Times Fast Growth 50, underlining the impact of regeneration efforts by Clyde Gateway in attracting innovative, high-growth businesses to the area. Utopi, Acumen Cyber, and Morris & Spottiswood are all based at
Plans for a £500m transformation of the historic Truman Brewery estate in east London have been approved by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, clearing the way for a major new mixed-use destination close to Brick Lane. The decision follows a planning inquiry into four recovered appeals covering a data centre, a wider mixed-use redevelopment, a commercial building and listed building works. The appeals were formally determined by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 29 July 2026. Promoted by Truman Estates and Zeloof LLP, with Grow Places acting as development manager, the masterplan will regenerate approximately 1.3 hectares of the former brewery estate across several sites on and around Brick Lane. The proposals comprise around 35,000 sq m of new and refurbished floorspace across eight buildings, including six new structures and the restoration or extension of two existing buildings. Approximately 2,500 sq m of new public realm will also be created as part of the wider regeneration programme. A broad mix of uses is planned, including offices, affordable workspace, shops, cafés, restaurants, food markets, galleries, exhibition and events facilities, community space, a cinema, a microbrewery and a new data centre at Grey Eagle Street. The development will also provide 44 mixed-tenure homes. Eleven will be designated as affordable housing, including six homes for social rent. The socially rented properties are expected to include larger family homes intended to respond to housing requirements within the surrounding community. Buckley Gray Yeoman has developed the overall masterplan and will design parts of the scheme, working alongside Carmody Groarke, Morris+Company, Henley Halebrown and Chris Dyson Architects. Landscape architect Spacehub and sustainability consultant Arup are also supporting the project, with DP9 advising on planning, Publica providing research and urban design expertise and The Townscape Consultancy advising on heritage and townscape matters. Several important elements of the former brewery will be retained and adapted. Chris Dyson Architects is responsible for proposals involving the Grade II-listed Boiler House, which will be extended and upgraded to provide improved exhibition and events facilities. Carmody Groarke will oversee the transformation of the historic Cooperage building, retaining creative workspace while introducing a new microbrewery. Morris+Company is behind the proposed data centre at Grey Eagle Street, as well as further commercial elements within the masterplan. The Grey Eagle Street proposal attracted particular opposition during the planning process, with Tower Hamlets Council raising concerns about the building’s scale, massing and appearance. However, the Secretary of State concluded that the existing building was severely derelict and that its redevelopment would represent a visual improvement. Although the replacement data centre will be substantially taller and larger than the existing structure, the decision found that its scale would relate reasonably to surrounding buildings and would not cause unacceptable damage to the local townscape or nearby heritage assets. Across the wider masterplan, the new buildings were judged to be appropriately considered in terms of height, scale and massing, with the overall design responding positively to the surrounding Brick Lane and Spitalfields context. The approval effectively overturns Tower Hamlets Council’s opposition to the three main planning applications. Councillors and campaign group Save Brick Lane had argued that the site should deliver significantly more housing, particularly affordable homes, given the borough’s extensive housing waiting list. Concerns were also raised about the potential impact of the development on Brick Lane’s cultural character, independent businesses and the area’s Bangladeshi community. However, ministers concluded that there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that an alternative, residential-led redevelopment of the brewery estate would be financially viable or deliverable. Tower Hamlets’ emerging Local Plan, which proposes allocating the site primarily for housing, was therefore given limited weight in the final decision. The Secretary of State determined that the scheme’s architectural quality, regeneration benefits, affordable commercial space and new public facilities outweighed the limited heritage impact and conflicts with local planning policy. The project is also intended to reconnect parts of the brewery estate that are currently separated from Brick Lane by walls, gates and underused buildings. Four new entrances are expected to improve movement through the site, creating stronger pedestrian connections between Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Banglatown and surrounding neighbourhoods. Existing businesses affected by the proposals, including Banglatown Cash and Carry and Backyard Market, will be supported through a relocation strategy. The development team has said that successful and well-used parts of the estate will either remain untouched or undergo sensitive refurbishment and extension. Sustainability and material reuse will also form part of the construction strategy. The developer intends to recycle or reuse approximately 30 per cent of materials identified through pre-refurbishment and demolition audits, including materials salvaged from structures removed during the redevelopment. Grow Places chief executive Tom Larsson described the approval as a major milestone for the project and said the development would support the continued evolution of the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Banglatown. Founded in 1666 by Joseph Truman, the brewery became the largest in the world at the height of its operations during the 19th century. Brewing ceased at the site in 1989, after which the estate developed into a destination for independent businesses, creative industries, markets, exhibitions, shops and hospitality operators. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Hillwood Investment Properties (“Hillwood”) has closed a £76.4 million development financing facility with Affinius Capital for two ground-up logistics developments in the UK totalling approximately 329,659 sq ft of modern warehouse space. The facility is structured across sub-facilities supporting the two schemes, alongside dedicated finance, carry cost and earnout tranches. In Luton, the facility funds the ground-up speculative development of a Grade A logistics scheme of approximately 286,000 sq ft, comprising eight units across five buildings, along the M1 corridor, one of the UK’s most established distribution markets, with direct access to Central London and the Midlands. In East London, the facility supports the ground-up development of a c. 43,659 sq ft last-mile warehouse in Canning Town (E16), a freehold urban logistics site benefiting from strong occupier demand for well-located last-mile space. Both developments are being delivered speculatively to institutional specification and are targeting BREEAM Excellent certification. Armin Senoner, Director of Debt Markets at Hillwood Investment Properties, said: “We are delighted to be working with Affinius Capital on this financing. The UK remains a core market for Hillwood, and Luton and Canning Town reflect our strategy of pairing large-scale distribution with well-located urban last-mile logistics. This facility gives us the platform to deliver both schemes to a high institutional standard, and we look forward to progressing our wider UK pipeline in the months ahead.” Calum Davidson, Senior Vice President at Affinius Capital, added: “Hillwood’s development expertise and the quality of these two well-located logistics schemes made this an attractive financing opportunity. We are pleased to support the delivery of modern, institutional-grade space in two of the UK’s most compelling logistics markets, and we look forward to working alongside the Hillwood team.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Partnership with GLA Land and Property, Hyde and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust will unlock a complex brownfield site in Edmonton Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Enfield Council for the partnership-led regeneration of land next to North Middlesex University Hospital in Edmonton. The milestone demonstrates how Vistry’s partnerships model can bring together public landowners, affordable housing providers and public-sector organisations to unlock complex brownfield sites and accelerate the delivery of much-needed homes. Vistry was selected by GLA Land and Property, the landowner, as development partner following a competitive procurement process, and the scheme is being brought forward with Hyde as the registered provider and long-term affordable housing partner. Designed by architects HTA, the development will deliver 306 affordable homes, comprising 152 social rent homes and 154 intermediate homes, including key worker homes for eligible hospital staff. The proposals also include a nursery and cafe for residents and the surrounding community. Around 1,700 sq m of open and play space will sit at the heart of the development, supported by new planting, sustainable drainage and improved walking and cycling routes. All homes will have private outdoor space, 76 will have three or more bedrooms and 10% will be designed for wheelchair users. The partnership aims to create wider social value through local jobs, apprenticeships, skills and training opportunities, helping the investment in the site deliver a lasting benefit for Edmonton. The resolution is subject to completion of the Section 106 legal agreement and construction is anticipated to begin later in 2026. Kevin Delve, Managing Director of Vistry East London, said: “Securing a resolution to grant planning permission is a major milestone and a strong example of Vistry’s partnerships-led model in action. By working with GLA Land and Property, Hyde, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Enfield Council, we are unlocking a complex, publicly owned brownfield site to deliver 306 affordable homes alongside new facilities and high-quality public spaces. “Each partner brings distinct expertise and a shared commitment to delivery. This is how collaboration can accelerate much-needed affordable housing, create sustainable neighbourhoods and deliver lasting social value for local communities. We look forward to completing the remaining planning stages and moving into delivery.” Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “This is another great example of how partnerships can unlock public land to deliver the genuinely affordable homes Londoners urgently need. These 306 new homes, including social rent and homes for key workers, will help more people afford to live close to their jobs and support the vital services our city relies on, while bringing new community facilities and green spaces to Edmonton. The Mayor is determined to tackle London’s housing crisis, and schemes like this show what can be achieved when public sector partners work together to deliver high-quality, affordable homes and build a fairer London for everyone.” Andy Hulme, Group Chief Executive Officer at the Hyde Group said: “This scheme is a great example of how strong partnerships can unlock high-quality affordable housing at scale. The delivery of 306 affordable homes, including 152 homes for social rent, will make a significant contribution towards meeting housing need in Enfield. We’re pleased to be working with Vistry and the wider partnership to create sustainable homes across a range of sizes and affordable tenures, supported by safe, welcoming public spaces as well as community facilities that will help local people thrive.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
CBRE has been appointed by the University of Hertfordshire to deliver integrated facilities management (IFM) services across its campus estate, effective 1 August 2026. The University of Hertfordshire is a leading UK University, recently recognised as a Guardian top 50 UK University, with over 34,000 students and a 1,830,000 sq. ft. campus. Under the agreement, CBRE will provide a full range of facilities services, including technical maintenance, cleaning, horticulture, waste and pest control. These services will be supported by an integrated, data-led CAFM and helpdesk platform, alongside specialist delivery partners. A key focus of the partnership will be enhancing the student experience and maintaining a high-performing campus environment. This will include the introduction of a dedicated on-site campus ambassador role, alongside data-driven building management system (BMS) strategies designed to improve energy efficiency, optimise operations and maximise the value of the University’s estate. The agreement also includes a commitment from CBRE to provide 320 hours of work experience annually for University of Hertfordshire students, with participants receiving a formal reference and an invitation to apply for CBRE’s Next Generation talent scheme. Ian Grimes, Director of Estates at the University of Hertfordshire, said: “This partnership marks an important step in how we manage and develop our estate for the benefit of our students, staff and wider community. CBRE brings strong expertise in integrated facilities management, alongside a focus on innovation and data-led delivery, which will support us in providing a high-quality, responsive campus environment. We are particularly pleased to see a clear commitment to enhancing the student experience, alongside opportunities for our students to gain valuable work experience and industry insight. We look forward to working together to deliver these improvements over the coming years.” Jon Benford, Managing Director at CBRE, said: “We’re extremely proud to partner with the University of Hertfordshire as it redefines the modern university experience. Through this partnership, we will help create a campus environment that supports that ambition – efficient, responsive and centered on the needs of students, staff and visitors.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Specialist logistics developer Padrock has announced the letting of a 7,650 sq ft unit at its Grade A Dagenham Logistics Hub development to retrofit and refurbishment contractor McConnell. The new facility will support McConnell’s operations in east London, providing storage space to help deliver its refurbishment, maintenance, retrofit, energy efficiency, cladding and fire remediation services. All terms relating to the transaction are undisclosed. Dagenham Logistics Hub has a gross development value of £95m. It comprises 173,380 sq ft of leasehold industrial and warehouse space across 14 new units, ranging from 6,550 sq ft to 34,825 sq ft. All units have BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A+’ ratings and feature photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging points and low air permeability design. The development is strategically located between the A12 and A13 East London arterial roads while Dagenham East Underground station is 0.6 miles away. Kevin Jones at McConnell, said: “Dagenham Logistics Hub gives us a high-specification facility in a well-connected location adjacent to where we are delivering a significant amount of work. “Energy efficiency in the built environment and improving the performance and safety of existing buildings are central to our business. It is therefore important that we operate from a space that reflects those values. “The unit allows us the flexibility to fully support our client and team efficiently, whilst playing an important role in how we deliver projects across the area.” Established in 1929, McConnell has delivered more than £3bn of projects for public and private sector clients across housing, commercial and retail, defence and industrial, education and healthcare and utilities and infrastructure. Earlier this year, Padrock announced the letting of 17,700 sq ft at Dagenham Logistics Hub to destination tool trade retailer ITS. According to ITS, the company’s two-floor outlet is London’s largest tool superstore. Jamie Young, investment and development manager at Padrock, said: “McConnell had an immediate requirement and we were able to move quickly to complete the lease, which reflects the readiness of the scheme and our ability to respond to occupier needs at pace. “With its strong sustainability credentials, strategic location and high-quality specification, Dagenham Logistics Hub is a location that supports occupiers’ operational requirements and growth plans. “Our development is a long-term economic asset for Dagenham and we continue to see strong interest from businesses seeking new-build sustainable space here.” Headquartered in London, Padrock is a property developer and asset manager which specialises in sustainable MLI and logistics assets across the UK and Europe. The company has around 1m sq ft of Grade A MLI and logistics accommodation under construction or ready for development with a combined gross development value of £500m. Its current development portfolio also includes Hertford Logistics Hub in Hertfordshire, Leyton Logistics Hub in east London and Erith Logistics Hub in south east London. Agents for Dagenham Logistics Hub are M1 Agency, Ryan and Glenny. For more information on the development search ‘Dagenham Logistics Hub’. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
As the demand for seamless indoor-outdoor living continues to grow, architects and housebuilders are seeking ways to optimise the boundaries, aesthetically, between buildings and their surroundings. One of the most effective ways of achieving this is through the use of architectural cast stone elements that carry the design language of the house into the landscape, creating a unified and harmonious environment. Haddonstone‘s extensive portfolio of handcrafted cast stone products enables designers to achieve this continuity across every part of a building, from the front elevation to the furthest point of the garden. Central to this approach is cast stone balustrading, one of Haddonstone’s most visually striking architectural features. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications, balustrades can be used to create elegant balconies, dramatic stairways, terraces and courtyards, while also helping to define outdoor living spaces and establish a clear architectural framework within the landscape. Available in a range of standard designs, colours, and bespoke configurations, Haddonstone’s balustrades can enhance both interiors and gardens alike. Beyond balustrading, architects can reinforce a consistent landscaping character through the specification of cast stone paving, flooring and steps. These elements provide a natural visual link between the house and garden, guiding movement while maintaining a cohesive material palette. Stone copings and cappings can further strengthen this connection by providing refined finishing details to walls, terraces and boundary features throughout the landscape. Haddonstone’s landscaping portfolio includes everything required for such projects, from paving and steps to copings, pool surrounds and other architectural landscape features. Changes in level within a garden present an opportunity to introduce further architectural interest. Well-designed stone steps can create a sense of arrival, link different garden spaces and add structure to the landscape. Used in combination with balustrades, paving and retaining walls, they help ensure that every part of the external environment feels connected to the architectural vision of the property. Water can also play an important role in extending architecture into the landscape. Haddonstone’s handcrafted cast stone fountains and water features provide dramatic focal points that introduce movement, sound and visual interest. The collection includes centrepiece fountains, wall fountains and self-contained designs, enabling architects and landscape designers to incorporate water features into projects of all sizes. Available in classical, traditional and contemporary styles, each fountain is handcrafted in cast stone and designed to weather beautifully over time. Complementing the fountain collection is Haddonstone’s range of pool surrounds and pool copings. Designed specifically to work alongside centrepiece fountains or as standalone landscape features, they help create elegant ponds, reflective pools and formal water gardens. Matching surrounds provide a coordinated appearance that enhances the overall design scheme while ensuring water features sit comfortably within the wider landscape composition. Haddonstone’s range of cast stone garden buildings offers architects and housebuilders further opportunities to extend architectural character into the landscape. From pergolas and pavilions to temples, follies, belvederes and orangeries, these structures are designed to create striking focal points within both private and commercial projects. Pergolas, constructed using cast stone columns and pillars, can be used as walkways, passageways or sheltered outdoor spaces, helping to add structure to a garden while supporting climbing plants and providing an element of privacy. Whether freestanding or forming an extension of a building, pergolas can help bring together the various elements of a landscape, creating a strong visual connection between the architecture and its surroundings. Haddonstone’s garden buildings can be created using standard architectural components or bespoke pieces, enabling designers to develop outdoor spaces that are fully integrated with the overall design concept. “One of the key advantages of working with cast stone is the ability to create a truly cohesive design from the house right through to the landscape,” says Toby Marlow, Building and Construction Director at Haddonstone. “Rather than specifying individual garden features in isolation, architects and developers can use complementary cast stone elements throughout a scheme to reinforce a consistent architectural language. Balustrades can be paired with planters, fountains can be complemented by matching pool surrounds, and architectural detailing can be repeated across terraces, walls and garden spaces. The result is a fully integrated landscape that feels like a natural extension of the property, with every element working together to create a unified and visually coherent design.” As outdoor space becomes an increasingly important aspect of residential design, the ability to continue the architecture of a house into its surroundings is becoming a defining characteristic of high-quality developments. By combining cast stone balustrading, steps, paving, copings, fountains, pool surrounds, garden buildings and pergolas, architects and housebuilders can create landscapes that not only complement the architecture but become an integral part of it. For further information, call 01604 770711 or visit www.haddonstone.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
McAvoy has been appointed as an approved supplier to the Everything Estates framework, a fast, compliant and flexible procurement solution supporting the delivery of estates services across the public sector. Available to public sector organisations, devolved administrations and third-sector entities, Everything Estates provides an efficient route to appointing approved suppliers, either directly or through a streamlined mini competition. The framework combines public sector compliance and social value with a commercially focused approach, designed to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and procurement timescales. McAvoy’s appointment reflects the growing role of offsite manufacturing in helping public sector organisations respond to changing estates requirements. By designing and manufacturing buildings in a controlled factory environment before they are installed on site, offsite solutions can meet both interim and permanent needs, providing a fast, adaptable and high-quality approach. Ciara McVeigh, Head of Bid Management at McAvoy, said: “Our appointment to the Everything Estates framework provides public sector organisations with a compliant and efficient procurement route to access McAvoy’s adaptable space solutions. “The ability to appoint suppliers directly can significantly reduce procurement timescales and help organisations respond more quickly to capacity pressures, replace ageing facilities, and deliver new accommodation with greater certainty. “We look forward to working with public sector partners through the framework and supporting the delivery of buildings that provide long-term value for the communities they serve.” Claire Delaney, Managing Director of Everything Estates, said: “Quite simply, Everything Estates gives control to our clients by allowing customers to obtain the best value for money based upon their requirements and not those that are pre-determined by the framework operator. It removes unnecessary bureaucracy and creates a time efficient route for procurement, which delivers enhanced ROI for all parties.” Everything Estates was established by Hornchurch Academy Trust and is operated by Place Group Limited, which has over 25 years of experience supporting innovation and social value in the public sector. Further information about the framework is available at www.place-group.com For more information on McAvoy frameworks, please visit: https://www.mcavoygroup.com/who-we-are/frameworks-collaboration/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
BW: Workplace Experts (BW) has announced a series of senior leadership appointments following Anthony Brown’s appointment as CEO, introducing a new organisational structure that strengthens operational leadership, project delivery and people development. Peter Nagle has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking responsibility for project delivery, resourcing, operational performance, process and quality. Having spent 21 years at BW, Peter has built one of the industry’s strongest delivery teams. Paul Kavanagh becomes Managing Director. Since joining BW in 2010, Paul has delivered many of the company’s most significant projects while building a high-performing team. He will work alongside fellow Managing Director Kevin P’ng. Rachel Tabone has been appointed People Director after four years of strengthening BW’s leadership capability, culture and talent strategy. She will continue to ensure people remain at the heart of the business as it grows. Helen Mulligan Lowe becomes Sales Director, leading BW’s sales function. During her nine years at BW, Helen has built many of the company’s strongest consultant relationships and played a key role in its success. She will continue to work closely with the executive team to shape BW’s sales strategy. Collectively, Peter, Paul, Rachel and Helen represent more than 50 years of service to BW. Their appointments recognise proven leadership and the trust they have earned from clients, colleagues and partners alike. The new structure builds on the foundations established by Steve Elliott over the past 12 years. While the organisation is evolving, the principles that define the business remain unchanged: the way it wins work, its commitment to Defect Free, the standards it sets and the experience it delivers for clients. Together, these appointments provide the leadership needed to support BW’s future while preserving the culture, quality and values that have shaped its success. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Newett Homes has appointed Mathew Drake as its new Head of Land, reinforcing the company’s ambitious growth plans. Mathew joins the Yorkshire housebuilder with more than 20 years’ experience in land acquisition and residential development, having built an impressive track record of identifying and securing strategic development opportunities throughout the region. Prior to joining Newett Homes, Mathew held senior land roles at Bellway Homes Yorkshire and spent more than 12 years with Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West Division. Throughout his career, Mathew has led complex land acquisitions from initial appraisal through to contract completion and planning delivery, securing opportunities through both competitive tender processes and off-market transactions. He has also established strong relationships with landowners, agents, promoters and key stakeholders across the region. In his new role, Mathew will lead Newett Homes’ land function, overseeing land acquisition strategy, planning and promotion, commercial appraisal, due diligence and pipeline growth to support the company’s continued expansion. Commenting on his appointment, Mathew said: “Newett Homes’ strengths lie in its ability to identify and acquire high-quality land opportunities, make decisions quickly, build strong stakeholder relationships and combine commercial discipline with an entrepreneurial approach to delivering successful developments. “My focus will be on establishing a robust pipeline of land opportunities that supports the company’s long-term ambitions while helping maintain the high standards of quality and customer service that Newett Homes is known for. I want to build a strong and scalable land function, strengthen industry relationships and create lasting value that supports the sustainable growth of the business.” Mathew’s appointment reflects Newett Homes’ ongoing investment in its leadership team as the business continues its growth journey, expanding its portfolio of high-quality residential developments while maintaining its reputation for delivering exceptional homes and communities. In April this year Newett Homes secured its first site outside of Yorkshire with the acquisition of a seven-acre greenfield site in the Lincolnshire village of Kirton in Lindsey, representing a key milestone in its long-term strategy to expand its geographical footprint beyond the region. Newett Homes chief executive, Will Newett, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mathew to Newett Homes. His extensive experience, exceptional track record and deep understanding of the Yorkshire land market make him a valuable addition to our senior leadership team. “As we continue to grow, securing high-quality land opportunities remains fundamental to our strategy. Mathew’s expertise, commercial insight and relationship-building skills will play a pivotal role in strengthening our land pipeline and supporting the delivery of high-quality new homes across the region.” Established in 2017, Newett Homes is an award-winning housebuilder dedicated to delivering quality-led homes in hand-picked locations. Employing over 70 people, the business currently has 10 active developments, supported by a growing land pipeline. In March 2026, it was awarded its first five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) recognising the businesses continued commitment to excellence in build quality and outstanding customer experience. For more information visit https://newetthomes.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Three businesses in the same building in the east end of Glasgow have been named in the Sunday Times Fast Growth 50, underlining the impact of regeneration efforts by Clyde Gateway in attracting innovative, high-growth businesses to the area. Utopi, Acumen Cyber, and Morris & Spottiswood are all based at EastWorks in Dalmarnock, a project spearheaded by regeneration company Clyde Gateway. They were all named in the Sunday Times list which required an average annual growth in revenue of at least 20 per cent across the two most recent financial years. Scottish Government minister, Tom Arthur, visited the businesses to see the impact of place-based investment in supporting business expansion and job creation. EastWorks, a former Victorian gas purifier shed, was transformed by Clyde Gateway and completed in 2023 and partly funded by the Scottish Government. Today, the building is fully let and also home to Red Tree @ EastWork, a flexible office workspace, Simera Sense which works in the space sector, and café Vin 18, creating a vibrant ecosystem for high growth innovation. Utopi is the multi award-winning intelligence platform for transforming building performance, purpose-built for PBSA. Across 85,000 beds and 13 countries, the platform turns real-time room-level data into proven energy savings, compliance certainty, and enhanced asset value. Acumen Cyber is headquartered at EastWorks and provides 24/7 managed cyber security services through its Security Operations Centre (SOC), supporting businesses across the UK and Ireland with threat detection, incident response and cyber resilience. Founded in Glasgow in 1925, Morris & Spottiswood is one of the UK’s leading construction, fit-out, refurbishment and building services groups. The independently owned business delivers projects across the commercial, public and residential sectors through a portfolio of specialist companies, employing thousands of staff across the UK. Situated next to Dalmarnock railway station, EastWorks is part of Clyde Gateway’s ambitious plans to make Dalmarnock Cross a focal point for an emerging mixed-use neighbourhood, combining new homes and commercial space with world-class innovation facilities. Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, said: “Backed by the Scottish Government, Clyde Gateway has been a huge success in regenerating the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen, creating a vibrant place to live, work and play. “These companies are real proof of the success story this regeneration has been. This building was once derelict and on contaminated land. Now, it is home to some of Scotland’s fastest growing and most innovative businesses. It was a pleasure to see the important work they are doing.” Martin McKay, Chief Executive at Clyde Gateway, added: “Bringing high growth, innovative companies to Clyde Gateway is central to regeneration that is focused on people, place and jobs. Clusters like these are the future of the Scottish economy and we are delighted that they have put down roots here in Dalmarnock. Funding from the Scottish Government and our other partners, Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Scottish Enterprise, has played a key part in making this happen. “EastWorks is now part of a revitalised Dalmarnock Cross, with a new station, greenspace, hundreds of new homes, high quality commercial space, and a Lidl supermarket opening soon. Combined, this has created a vibrant and connected community.” Jonathan Trower, Chief Revenue Officer, at Utopi, said: “Being recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the fastest growing companies in the country is testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. It was great to welcome the minister to EastWorks today to see this work in action. “Moving here a few years ago is symbolic of the growth journey that we have been on. We were the first organisation to move in and it’s been great to watch EastWorks evolve into a thriving cluster of cutting edge, high growth businesses.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals