GLOBAL leader in sustainability solutions, SLR Consulting, has provided a wide range of its extensive services to Eren Holding for the £1bn transformation of Shotton Mill Limited. SLR is providing a substantial suite of its long line of services, including planning and EIA teams, GIS, ecology, hydrology, transport, landscape, air quality,
In line with its commitment to advancing sustainability practices, leading consultancy Tunley Environmental has released its latest guide focused on understanding Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint (SCBF). This new resource provides actionable insights for businesses to assess and manage the biodiversity impacts across their supply chains, an increasingly important area for
The fulfilment centre combines new operational capabilities with a sustainable design. A new Chesterfield fulfilment centre, owned by Fusion Utilities, that is set to improve operational efficiency, capacity, and customer service, has now officially opened. The new site reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and generating jobs for local people.
In the last 12 months, the council has received more than 250 complaints about mould and damp from its social housing tenants Camden Council has forked out more than £4.6m to repair damp, mould and other disrepair issues in its social housing properties in the last year, a new investigation
Redevco has cemented its position in the retail property sector with the acquisition of a 16-property retail park portfolio from Oxford Properties for £518 million. This significant transaction highlights Redevco’s strategic ambition to become one of Europe’s largest retail park asset managers. The portfolio, originally assembled by Oxford Properties via
Marks & Spencer’s flagship store on Oxford Street is set for a transformative redevelopment, following approval from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. This decision paves the way for the creation of a modern retail and office space, marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of one of London’s most iconic
Zephyr X Developments has been granted detailed planning permission for a transformative £135 million build-to-rent (BTR) development at 500 Avebury Boulevard in Milton Keynes city centre. This ambitious redevelopment will replace the former Allianz offices with 376 high-quality, luxury apartments, redefining the rental landscape in the region. Modern Living Redefined
A trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Commercial has partnered with Oxford Brookes University to build a vibrant and sustainable student community in harmony with its woodland setting. The new Clive Booth Student Village, set close to the university’s Headington Campus, replaces outdated student accommodation built in the 1970s
VINCI Building has seen the first of two tower cranes go up on Sheffield Forgemasters’ Brightside Lane site last week. Each crane, a WOLFF 355 B Luffing Jib Crane from WOLFFKRAN of Germany, is fully electric and has the capacity to lift of 28 metric tonnes. The two WOLFF 355
Peel Retail & Leisure has welcomed Siobhan Ellis as the new property manager for its retail park division, a significant step in fortifying its operations and tenant relationships across its portfolio. Ellis joins Peel from Glenbrook Property, bringing over a decade of experience in property and asset management. Overseeing a
GLOBAL leader in sustainability solutions, SLR Consulting, has provided a wide range of its extensive services to Eren Holding for the £1bn transformation of Shotton Mill Limited. SLR is providing a substantial suite of its long line of services, including planning and EIA teams, GIS, ecology, hydrology, transport, landscape, air quality, noise and vibration, sustainable waste management, permitting, safety advisory and process engineering. The consultancy was the first to be appointed to the project after being initially contacted by Eren Holding back in March of 2020, tasked with identifying sites that would be suitable for a UK paper manufacturing facility. After scoping out numerous locations, SLR then facilitated an introduction to the previous owners of the chosen site and acted as a trusted advisor during the sale, before providing various due diligence and looking at the potential environmental impact of the site. The planning in particular required an innovative approach, with SLR splitting the planning into separate applications so the project itself could be delivered at the pace to meet necessary deadlines. Paul Wright, EU regional sector leader, industry & technology at SLR and the project delivery director, said: “The Shotton Mill project is not only a clear indication of how SLR can act as trusted advisors for the entire duration of a project, but also the wide range of services we have available. “The brief itself started off with finding suitable locations for the paper mill, but this quickly grew into a substantial service offering, with Shotton Mill Limited enjoying an ‘all under one roof’ type service. Working in this way allows our clients to enjoy an integrated service and great value for money. “With sustainability at the heart of what we do, this project also aligns perfectly with us as a business as the facility will significantly improve recycling levels in the UK. Previously, the UK has exported significant quantities of our recovered fibre, but Shotton Mill will enable the UK to change that and drastically reduce exports of recovered fibre and imports of finished products in the process creating value in the UK.” Dan Johnson, general manager at Shotton Mill, said: “SLR has provided great support for the duration of this project. The consultancy has helped us navigate the planning and permitting processes related to this development with great skill and efficiency given the scale and complexity of this brownfield redevelopment.” Formerly used to produce newsprint paper employing more than 500 people in the 1990s, the facility will now be turned into one of the UK’s largest containerboard and tissue production facilities – with an aim to start operating in 2025. The project itself is considered to be a significant infrastructure project in the UK and the first phase, once completed will create approximately 400 jobs and produce up to 750,000 tonnes of containerboard and 67,000 tonnes of tissue annually. For more information on SLR Consulting, visit slrconsulting.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
In line with its commitment to advancing sustainability practices, leading consultancy Tunley Environmental has released its latest guide focused on understanding Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint (SCBF). This new resource provides actionable insights for businesses to assess and manage the biodiversity impacts across their supply chains, an increasingly important area for companies looking to meet sustainability targets and address their environmental responsibilities. SCBF is a metric used to measure the effects of a company’s operations on biodiversity through its entire supply chain. It helps businesses identify the extent of their environmental impact, particularly regarding species, habitats and ecosystems that are critical for maintaining biodiversity. This guide complements Tunley’s existing SCBF assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) services. Key features of the guide include practical advice on integrating biodiversity performance into procurement and supply chain strategies. It also emphasises the importance of adopting industry standards and tools to ensure accurate assessments of biodiversity risks, including using metrics and reporting systems that align with global sustainability frameworks. By following the guide, companies can align their biodiversity strategies with their supply chain operation. The Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint Guide is now available for download on the Tunley Environmental website. This resource is invaluable for sustainability managers, procurement leaders and corporate responsibility teams seeking to navigate the complexities of biodiversity management in their supply chains. For more information about the SCBF Guide and to access the guide, please visit Tunley Environmental Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The fulfilment centre combines new operational capabilities with a sustainable design. A new Chesterfield fulfilment centre, owned by Fusion Utilities, that is set to improve operational efficiency, capacity, and customer service, has now officially opened. The new site reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and generating jobs for local people. Wolseley Infrastructure, parent company of Fusion Utilities, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the launch of its flagship facility at Horizon 29 in Chesterfield on Tuesday 3rd December. As part of the event, Neal Lambert, Technical Director at Fusion Utilities unveiled the new centre to the public. He was joined by the Wolseley leadership team consisting of Chairman Bruno Deschamps, CEO Simon Gray, COO John Hancock, MD Infrastructure Matt Parker and CFO Nicky Thomas. The new multi-million-pound centre has been designed to support Fusion Utilities in its journey to being the leading supplier to the UK’s water, gas, power, and telecommunication sectors. The 150,000 sq. ft facility is intended to support Fusion’s fulfilment capabilities and stock capacity by integrating faster, streamlined distribution and fulfilment systems. This will enable the brand to accommodate its largest range of utilities stock so far, seeing customers have access to a range of products when, and wherever they need them, with minimal environmental impact. Situated at junction 29A of the M1, the facility’s central location means it offers excellent accessibility to the UK’s motorway network, making the facility accessible to customers across the country. This further reinforces Fusion Utilities’ commitment to first-class customer service and operational efficiency into the future. The new state-of-the-art facility seamlessly integrates warehouse and office space for optimised efficiency and service quality. The facility has also been designed with a number of environmentally friendly features such as EV charging stations, energy-efficient lighting, solar panels, eco-friendly materials, and a large recycling centre as part of Fusion’s wider carbon footprint reduction strategy within the utilities sector. David Coxhead, National Sales Director of Fusion Utilities, said “Our new flagship facility at Horizon 29 will facilitate us to improve the level of service we provide to a world-class level. There is no other centre in the UK with the same stock level. The structure to transport it efficiently and quickly to our customers for the whole of England, Scotland, and Wales in full and on time will truly allow us to focus on our Customer First approach to business. It is a game changer for us and the whole Infrastructure distribution sector, but most of all for our customers.” The facility is a testament to Fusion Utilities’ commitment to integrating operational excellence in the utilities sector with environmental sustainability while delivering excellent customer service. To find out more about Fusion Utilities, visit here Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
In the last 12 months, the council has received more than 250 complaints about mould and damp from its social housing tenants Camden Council has forked out more than £4.6m to repair damp, mould and other disrepair issues in its social housing properties in the last year, a new investigation has revealed. Data obtained by Legal Expert via Freedom of Information Requests has found that between October 2023 and October 2024, the Council has received 260 complaints from tenants regarding damp, mould and disrepair in its housing stock. In that time, the local authority says it has spent £2,062,017 on damp and mould repairs as well as a further £2,596,087 on other disrepair issues in its properties. Issues of damp, mould and disrepair are in sharp focus across the UK following a report from the Housing Ombudsman released last month which details over 100 severe maladministration cases of damp and mould saying the issue now “dominates half of our casework.” Richard Blakely of the Housing Ombudsman said: “It is clear that landlords are still struggling with timescales. This is despite policies often setting out a clear sequence of actions and existing obligations requiring reasonable resolution times… “This is a topic that now dominates half of our casework and one coming into sharp focus given the government’s intention to introduce Awaab’s Law into both the social and private rented sectors.” Awaab’s Law was first introduced in July 2023 following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale, Greater Manchester in 2020. The two-year-old died as a result of exposure to damp and mould conditions and his death prompted a change in the law which requires landlords to fix hazards that pose a danger to tenants’ health with a strict legal time limit. As it stands, the law only applies to properties in the social housing sector. However, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced in September that the law will be extended to the private sector. However, with cash-strapped councils fearing imminent bankruptcy, a growingdemand for housing and a cost-of-living crisis, it seems hard to fathom how councils can be expected to tackle the issues facing their properties despite new legislation and policy. Speaking at the Labour Party conference this year, Angela Rayner said: “Many Housing Associations, councils and landlords do good by their tenants and I know how hard they’ve had it after 14 years under the Tories. Which is why I will work in partnership with the sector to deliver the change. I will clamp down on damp and mouldy homes by bringing in Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector this autumn and we’ll extend it to the private rented sector too.” “We will consult and implement a new Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes, to end the scandal of homes being unfit to live in.” LegalExpert.co.uk offers a specialist service for anyone looking for support and advice after being affected by damp, mould or housing disrepair. They operate a 24-hour helpline and live chat service which you can access on their website. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Redevco has cemented its position in the retail property sector with the acquisition of a 16-property retail park portfolio from Oxford Properties for £518 million. This significant transaction highlights Redevco’s strategic ambition to become one of Europe’s largest retail park asset managers. The portfolio, originally assembled by Oxford Properties via the M7 Real Estate specialist platform, encompasses a diverse mix of retail parks across the UK. The acquisition expands Redevco’s pan-European portfolio to nearly 200 retail park assets with a gross asset value of approximately €5 billion (~£4.1 billion). These holdings span key markets including Belgium, Germany, Spain, and the UK. A Strategic Move for Redevco Neil Slater, CEO of Redevco, praised the acquisition as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of retail parks. “This acquisition is a welcome addition to our pan-European platform, demonstrating our confidence in this sector. Retail parks offer cash-flow resilience and versatility, making them an attractive investment. We’re thrilled to bolster our holdings at a pivotal moment for the UK market.” Oxford Properties Reflects on Success James Boadle, Senior Vice President at Oxford Properties, highlighted the strategic timing of the sale. “This transaction reflects the value we have generated through our targeted move into the retail sector during the COVID-19 dislocation. Leveraging the expertise of our M7 Real Estate platform, we created an institutional-grade portfolio. With our business plan fulfilled, we are reallocating capital to explore new opportunities across the UK and Europe.” A High-Quality Portfolio The portfolio features prime retail destinations, including: These locations reflect a strong focus on tenant quality and asset performance, ensuring continued value for investors. A Future-Focused Perspective David Ebbrell, CEO of M7 Real Estate, underscored the strategic foresight behind the acquisitions. “Our teams identified deep value within the retail warehouse sector, executing projects that enhanced income and asset value. We are proud to have crafted a portfolio poised for long-term success and look forward to reinvesting the proceeds into new opportunities.” The off-market deal was facilitated by Glenlyon Real Estate, with advisory support from Staunton Whiteman, CSP, and McMullen Real Estate. Savills acted on behalf of Oxford Properties and M7 Real Estate. This acquisition marks a transformative chapter for Redevco, strengthening its footprint in a resilient and dynamic sector. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Marks & Spencer’s flagship store on Oxford Street is set for a transformative redevelopment, following approval from Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. This decision paves the way for the creation of a modern retail and office space, marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of one of London’s most iconic shopping streets. A Long Road to Approval M&S first submitted its redevelopment proposal for the Marble Arch site in March 2021, envisioning a flagship store complemented by a café, gym, and offices. While the plans initially received approval, they faced a setback in 2023 when then-Secretary of State Michael Gove rejected them. His concerns centred on the perceived harm to local heritage sites, including the neighbouring Selfridges store and nearby conservation areas. The recent green light from the government marks the end of a three-year struggle. Stuart Machin, CEO of M&S, expressed relief and optimism:“I am delighted that, after years of unnecessary delays and political posturing, our plans have finally been approved. This project is a chance to rejuvenate the UK’s premier shopping street, create 2,000 jobs, and set a global benchmark for sustainability.” A Vision for the Future The redevelopment promises to breathe new life into the Marble Arch site. Alongside a revamped M&S store, the plans include a café, fitness facilities, and modern office spaces designed to attract businesses to the heart of London. The new building will prioritise sustainability, aligning with the government’s ambitions to revitalise urban centres. It is also expected to act as a catalyst for rejuvenating Oxford Street, which has seen challenges in recent years due to the decline of traditional retail. A Step Towards Urban Revival The approval of M&S’s plans aligns with broader efforts to modernise UK cities and reinvigorate high streets. Machin’s comments reflected this sentiment:“We share the Government’s ambition to breathe life back into our cities and towns and are pleased to see they are serious about getting Britain building and growing.” Next Steps With approval in hand, M&S aims to move quickly on the project, signalling a commitment to delivering on its promise to enhance both the retail experience and urban environment at Marble Arch. The redevelopment of this flagship site stands as a symbol of resilience and reinvention for Oxford Street, offering a glimpse of a more dynamic and sustainable future for London’s most famous shopping destination. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Zephyr X Developments has been granted detailed planning permission for a transformative £135 million build-to-rent (BTR) development at 500 Avebury Boulevard in Milton Keynes city centre. This ambitious redevelopment will replace the former Allianz offices with 376 high-quality, luxury apartments, redefining the rental landscape in the region. Modern Living Redefined The development, designed to integrate seamlessly with Milton Keynes’ vibrant urban landscape, will deliver eight storeys of meticulously crafted living spaces. Each apartment is designed with comfort and style at its core, featuring: Zephyr X’s Managing Director, Graham Haydon-White, expressed excitement about the project’s transformative potential:“Our vision for 500 Avebury Boulevard is to create more than just apartments—it’s about fostering a vibrant community that elevates residents’ lifestyles while enhancing the dynamism of Milton Keynes.” Prime Location Situated at the heart of Milton Keynes, the development boasts unparalleled connectivity: A Sustainable Vision The project follows Zephyr X’s recent success in Manchester, where a £70 million BTR scheme with a sustainable focus was approved. The Milton Keynes development reflects similar principles, with an emphasis on integrating advanced design and technology to create eco-conscious urban living spaces. Building Community with BTR Zephyr X’s innovative approach to BTR housing prioritises lifestyle and community integration. By blending cutting-edge design with lifestyle-focused amenities, 500 Avebury Boulevard promises to set a new benchmark for urban living. Construction is scheduled to commence in early 2025, with a vision to bring an elevated residential experience to Milton Keynes. This development marks another step in Zephyr X’s mission to lead the way in creating state-of-the-art spaces tailored for modern living. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
A trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Commercial has partnered with Oxford Brookes University to build a vibrant and sustainable student community in harmony with its woodland setting. The new Clive Booth Student Village, set close to the university’s Headington Campus, replaces outdated student accommodation built in the 1970s with a complex of accommodation blocks that sit sensitively within the established wooded landscape and conform to Passivhaus and BREEAM design principles. Appointing MICA Architects and Karndean Commercial alongside a multi-disciplinary team, including landscape architects, ecology and arboricultural consultants as well as transport and heritage consultants, Oxford Brookes University is constructing 12 environmentally friendly blocks containing over one thousand spacious and airy study bedrooms within contemporary shared apartments. Richard Allen, sales director at Karndean Commercial said: “In an urban area with extreme pressure on rental housing like Oxford, having purpose built accommodation for students is a boon for the university and the wider community. We are proud to be involved with a project that is increasing the availability of much needed student accommodation whilst protecting the established woodland setting, retaining prize specimens and planting new trees to enhance the landscape. “Our designs are all inspired by the wonderous beauty of nature and the precious woods and stones we source from around the world so we understand the benefits of connecting our living spaces to the healing power of the natural world and the need to minimise our impact on the environment.” Named after Professor Sir Clive Booth, a former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, the new student village offers convenient contemporary accommodation with light filled study bedrooms and spacious communal kitchen and living spaces. Jessie Turnbull, senior associate at MICA Architects, said: “The university was keen to construct high quality, low impact accommodation that would be a calm and secure place to live, offering students a living space where they can relax and bring their best selves to their studies. “The site is positioned adjacent to Headington Hill Hall, a listed historic manor house, and positioned within the Hall’s arboretum so it was important that the new accommodation blocks would integrate into this landscape to create a woodland village. To enhance this feeling of connection with nature, each building has been named in honour of native trees.” Self-contained apartments include between six and 11 study bedrooms, each with a compact ensuite, and a generously sized shared kitchen dining living room. Wider and shallower than frequently found for student accommodation and fitted with large windows that open for plenty of natural ventilation, the study bedrooms benefit from daylight that penetrates all the way to the back of the room, connecting the interior with its woodland surroundings. The interior boasts a contemporary biophilic style that has been developed around the project’s key priorities of sustainability, practicality and wellbeing. Alongside a natural colour palette and furniture made from recycled materials, oak design flooring from Karndean Commercial’s Knight Tile range creates a warm and welcoming environment. Jessie explained: “The university was very keen to use LVT throughout the accommodation as this would be easier to clean and would provide a modern vibe that appeals to both domestic and international students. Carpeted bedrooms are very much a British choice while hard floors are more usual in homes across Europe, Asia and the United States. Following consultation with a group of student ambassadors, we opted for the warm natural tones of Lime Washed Oak in the bedrooms and Rose Washed Oak with its slightly greyer hues in each living space to complement the duck egg blue kitchen units. The concrete frame construction called for a rigid core format, with its enhanced acoustic benefits and easier installation. “The feedback we’ve had from students has been absolutely fantastic and, although it’s early days, the flooring is holding up really well.” With sustainability a key consideration for the project, Morgan Sindall Construction’s CarboniCa tool was used to evaluate the construction’s holistic life cycle, collating embodied carbon and life cycle costing from each material’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). With a durable construction that ensures longevity, Karndean flooring contributes a lower overall life cycle carbon cost than other flooring options, as evidenced in its third party verified EPDs. Karndean’s Knight Tile rigid core flooring, part of the Karndean Living collection, features a host of practical benefits including a waterproof, hygienic surface that’s easy to maintain, a durable 0.3mm wear layer and R10 slip resistance, while an integrated acoustic layer reduces impact noise transfer to rooms below by 19dB. With a click-locking mechanism, Knight Tile is easy to install over most hard subfloors and is suitable for any residential setting or light to moderate commercial use. Each floor comes with a lifetime residential or ten year commercial guarantee. To explore the Knight Tile rigid core range, visit www.karndeancommercial.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
VINCI Building has seen the first of two tower cranes go up on Sheffield Forgemasters’ Brightside Lane site last week. Each crane, a WOLFF 355 B Luffing Jib Crane from WOLFFKRAN of Germany, is fully electric and has the capacity to lift of 28 metric tonnes. The two WOLFF 355 Bs are the first wholly owned by VINCI Building and together represent an investment of around £2.5m for a full package and a significant commitment to the strategically important work at the £138m project at Sheffield Forgemasters to build a 13,800 sqm building to house the UK’s largest open-die forging facility, as the MoD-owned company drives its substantial recapitalisation programme forward. The cranes will be used to construct the press pit foundations – a key element in the works – a 40-metre-high superstructure, erect gantries, chimneys and redistribute materials. The second WOLFF 355 B will be on site in the middle of 2025, and both will be working until early 2026. The two tower cranes, ordered by VINCI Building, are driven by all electric motors – in line with VINCI Building ambitions to provide zero emission electricity to complement their carbon reduction roadmap and journey. Craig Fisher, Programme Director at Sheffield Forgemasters, said: “The arrival of tower cranes on our new Forge site will be one of the first external indicators of the large programme of work we are undertaking and marks a step forward in the delivery of the Forge building.” The WOLFF 355 B travelled across Europe from the WOLFFKRAN Plant in Heilbronn, southern Germany. The journey took almost a week and setting up the first tower crane took around 48-hours – all of which you can follow via videos on social media and VINCI Building (vinci-building.co.uk). Transporting the WOLFF 355 B is both cost-effective and convenient. The crane’s slewing elements can fit easily on standard trucks, optimising space, and reducing transportation costs. The WOLFF 355 B is designed for ease of assembly on site: its components are divided into separate latticework sections, keeping the total mounting weight low. Chris Winspear, VINCI Building regional director, said: “These cranes are a first for us – we own them outright and the arrival and set up of the first WOLFF 355 B is a major landmark for Sheffield Forgemasters and particularly for us at VINCI Building. It marks an investment in the project and our business. We are optimistic for 2025 and this all-electric crane proves our intent to deliver on major schemes of benefit for the UK economy and to do it in as sustainable a manner as possible. We are grateful to the WOLFFKRAN team for all their assistance in the specification and delivering it to our team.” Adrian Hawkins, WOLFFKRAN Ltd. Sales Director, said: “We are incredibly proud and privileged to be VINCI Building’s chosen supplier. Witnessing the cranes being erected in Sheffield, is a special moment for us. Both WOLFF 355 B tower cranes will receive comprehensive service and maintenance from WOLFFKRAN under our maintenance agreement for many years to come. We eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with VINCI Building on the Sheffield Forgemasters project and future endeavours where these cranes will play a vital role. We sincerely thank VINCI Building for their confidence in WOLFFKRAN products, and we look forward to building a more sustainable future together with this partnership.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Peel Retail & Leisure has welcomed Siobhan Ellis as the new property manager for its retail park division, a significant step in fortifying its operations and tenant relationships across its portfolio. Ellis joins Peel from Glenbrook Property, bringing over a decade of experience in property and asset management. Overseeing a Diverse Portfolio In her new role, Ellis will manage more than one million square feet of retail space spanning seven retail parks across the UK, including locations in Stockport, Gloucester, Edinburgh, Yeovil, Hyndburn, Washington, and Barnsley. With an annual eight-figure rent roll under her purview, she is set to make a substantial impact. Working from Peel’s Trafford City headquarters, Ellis aims to introduce streamlined operational procedures and strengthen the portfolio by attracting new tenants to bolster the parks’ retail offerings. Leadership’s Perspective Mark Whittaker, managing director at Peel Retail & Leisure, shared his confidence in Ellis’s capabilities:“We are thrilled to bring such high-calibre talent into the Peel family. Siobhan’s extensive expertise in managing diverse properties and her proven ability to foster strong tenant relationships will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our retail portfolio.” A Vision for Growth Expressing her enthusiasm, Ellis highlighted Peel’s legacy and her vision for the role:“It’s incredibly energising to join a company with a 50-year reputation for innovation and growth. I look forward to working closely with our existing tenants to enhance operations while introducing exciting new names and consumer offerings to our parks.” Driving Retail Innovation This appointment aligns with Peel’s strategy to maintain its market-leading position in retail park management by integrating innovative solutions and nurturing tenant partnerships. Ellis’s expertise is expected to enhance the operational excellence and commercial appeal of Peel’s retail parks, ensuring they remain key destinations for both tenants and customers. With this pivotal hire, Peel Retail & Leisure is set to continue evolving its portfolio, strengthening its position as a leader in UK retail park management. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
