Construction permission was given to Sir Robert McAlpine for the next phase of Manchester’s Citylabs biomedical research campus. Following the successful pre-let on the Citylab 2.0 building from global diagnostics firm QIAGEN, joint venture developers Manchester Science Partnerships and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust received approval for the
New smart pavement technology could soon be introduced to the streets of the UK. Engineers are currently developing pavements that will allow roads to be widened and narrowed depending on the flow of both motor and pedestrian traffic. This technology is called FlexKerb, and it could be the solution to
Luxury Welsh housebuilder Waterstone Homes has been inspired by the picturesque coastline of Pembrokeshire to create Wales its very own Sandbanks, the renowned millionaires’ playground in Dorset. The Sandbanks peninsula has some of the most exclusive and expensive postcodes in the UK, taking the prize for Britain’s priciest seaside town.
Northcare has been chosen as the preferred bidder by Multiplex for the £400 million design and build contract to redevelop a previous New Scotland Yard location in Westminster, London. The scheme secured its planning consent in 2016 and it will see the 1.72 acre mixed-use development feature six towers rising
HFD Property Group (HFD) has announced the successful practical completion of TUV SUD NEL’s (TUV) new test flow laboratory in East Kilbride. The construction work on the base building, known as the Reynolds Building, is finished and TUV have now commenced the fit out of the £16 million Advanced Multiphase
Hartshead Square, a mixed use commercial development in Sheffield city centre, is being launched to the market by Greenridge Investment Management for a price tag of £41 million. The current passion rent from the 300,000 sq. ft. asset is just under £3 million per year. “With NCP recently secured on
Moray Council has approved the first phase of a development that aims to bring 1,500 new homes to Elgin. The first phase includes the building of 500 homes, cycle paths and a new primary school at Findrassie on the northern edge of the town. Findrassie development is expected to feature
An integrated access system from the UK’s leading scaffolding and access system provider has been used on a major new residential development in Manchester. A total of 71 mastclimbers have been provided by SGB, for the creation of the Clipper’s Quay project which has been built by Sir Robert McAlpine
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd, the Chester-based company has announced their latest project. Located in Shrewsbury, the company’s newest bar and grill, The Warehouse will be working to serve customers throughout the day and into the night at a venue that required the appropriate facilities for their food and beverage offerings.
J Tomlinson is a privately owned company that works to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of services to their clients. The business offer construction and refurbishment work as well as repairs and maintenance and facilities management services as well as fully integrated solutions within social housing and the built environment. J
Construction permission was given to Sir Robert McAlpine for the next phase of Manchester’s Citylabs biomedical research campus. Following the successful pre-let on the Citylab 2.0 building from global diagnostics firm QIAGEN, joint venture developers Manchester Science Partnerships and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust received approval for the next phase. “We are proud to be part of the partnership that has led to this hugely important deal for our great city, and a thrilled that our long-standing customer QIAGEN has chosen our Citylabs 2.0 for their new home as they make this significant expansion,” said Tom Renn, Managing Director of Manchester Science Partnerships. Subject to the completion of further design work and funding being secured, the partners intend to move forward with Citylabs 3.0 as soon as possible. Together, the projects will involve an investment of approximately £60 million in the heart of Manchester’s Innovation District. Citylabs 2.0 and 3.0 will be located on the corner of Oxford Road and Hathersage Road, opposite Whitworth Park, with the £30 million Citylabs 2.0 comprising 89.500 sq ft of lab and office space.The first £25 million phase of the scheme was completed by Lendlease in 2014. “With our joint venture partner, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are excited to progress our £60 million, 220,000 sq ft Citylabs campus extension which will enable the creation of a world-leading precision medicine campus in Manchester,” added Tom Renn. Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) is the UK’s leading provider of specialist environments and growth support to science and technology companies on their journey to business success. With campus facilities across Manchester and Cheshire, they offer incubation, laboratory, office and meeting space for businesses at all the different stages of their lifecycle, from start-up to global corporate. As a partnership business comprising key education, research and clinical organisations across the Manchester city region, MSP’s wider network connects it into initiatives across the whole of the UK, providing unrivalled access to funding, markets, talent supply and professional services.
New smart pavement technology could soon be introduced to the streets of the UK. Engineers are currently developing pavements that will allow roads to be widened and narrowed depending on the flow of both motor and pedestrian traffic. This technology is called FlexKerb, and it could be the solution to the growing problem of congested traffic in London, New York, and some of the other busiest cities on the planet. Developed by London-based engineering company Arup, FlexKerb uses smart cameras and various sensors to assess current road conditions. It then uses this data to determine the most efficient way to divide up roads. This is accomplished through lights embedded in the FlexKerb system. Red means that a section of the road is for pedestrians, while green is for cars. Meanwhile, white is the marker for bike lanes, and purple allows loading and unloading for use by couriers and delivery vehicles. More than just an idea, FlexKerb is already gaining lots of traction and could be tested out on UK roads soon. A recent competition held by the UK National Infrastructure Commission called for ideas to prepare UK roads for autonomous vehicles – and FlexKerb was one of the five shortlisted concepts. This earned Arup an official research grant of £30,000 for further development, and if a feasibility study finds that FlexKerb can actually be implemented, another £50,000 will be granted. It’s a sign that the government is taking this new smart pavement technology very seriously. As Arup’s associate director for transport consulting Susan Claris explains to the Highway Industry, “This idea is about having something that’s more responsive and more adaptable to changing travel patterns. Rather than trying to maximise vehicle throughput, which was the thinking that characterised transport planning 20 or 30 years ago, it is about looking at how streets can be managed to make them healthier and happier places.” While most transport experts welcome the idea of developing existing infrastructure to be more responsive to human traffic, some are concerned about the cost of such an undertaking. As our roads get smarter, newly installed technologies need to be powered in better ways. The solution to this lies in new electricity generating methods that utilize the very roads that they’re powering, an idea that BDC Magazine have previously covered. Both in the UK and the US, engineers are working on a speculative way of harnessing road surface movement and heat using thermodynamics and piezoelectrics. A more feasible idea is to create roads and road utilities like barriers, verges, and pavements with photovoltaic capabilities — especially now that the much more efficient crystal silicon solar cell is getting more affordable. If the UK is serious about developing smarter roads, it also needs to be exploring which of these options can viably power smart pavements and other new technologies. In truth, concern for road and pavement safety has been growing in the UK in recent years. Following the 2017 attack at London Bridge, the government has been putting up security barriers in strategic places as deterrents to stop similar incidents. The temporary steel highway safety barrier systems are from a company called Varioguard. Meanwhile, the UK’s own citizens have adopted their own strategies for road and pavement safety as well. Auto Gate Shop on their Hydra bollard page show how the automatic barrier is commonly used to protect pavements. This type of hydraulic barrier is seeing use now in both commercial and residential spaces. If these growing concerns and measures are any indication, it seems that the UK’s citizens are ready for smart pavements, as well as other new and practical innovations to make our roads safer for everyone.
Luxury Welsh housebuilder Waterstone Homes has been inspired by the picturesque coastline of Pembrokeshire to create Wales its very own Sandbanks, the renowned millionaires’ playground in Dorset. The Sandbanks peninsula has some of the most exclusive and expensive postcodes in the UK, taking the prize for Britain’s priciest seaside town. Broad Haven is now ready to welcome its very own multi-million-pound luxury property development, called ‘Sand Banks’. Sharing similar waterfront views and an abundance of natural beauty as its English namesake, the new Waterstone Homes development, which is just a five-minute walk away from the sea, will offer stunning shore-side homes at a fraction of the cost of its multi-million-pound English counterpart. The Sand Banks developments consists of 17 three-storey, four and five-bedroom family homes, each featuring large open-plan spaces, private garages and driveways, and bright rooms due to a focus on glass within the design. The site is located close to Wales’ famous coastal path, including the stunning beaches of Newgale and Little Haven, and just a 30-minute drive away from the UK’s smallest cathedral city, St Davids. With prices ranging between £460k and £560k, prospective buyers will be able to snap up a luxury home for a tenth of the cost of an average property in Dorset’s Sandbanks. Often cited as one of the most desirable place to live in Wales, Broad Haven shares many similarities with the English gem, from a spotless blue flag beach and clean sea, to spectacular views and rich wildlife. Plus, with a harbour nearby in Little Haven, residents could even sail between the two destinations. “Broad Haven is an absolutely beautiful area and was the perfect spot for our latest seaside location. With its award-winning sandy beach, breathtaking views and tranquil setting, Broad Haven shares many similarities with Sandbanks in Dorset and definitely deserves to receive the same level of recognition and prestige,” said Andrea Gardner, Sales & Marketing Director at Waterstone Homes. Properties at the site are currently on sale with the development due to be completed in March of 2019.
Northcare has been chosen as the preferred bidder by Multiplex for the £400 million design and build contract to redevelop a previous New Scotland Yard location in Westminster, London. The scheme secured its planning consent in 2016 and it will see the 1.72 acre mixed-use development feature six towers rising from 14 to 20 storeys, offering 268 apartments and 142,000 ft2 of commercial and retail space. Moreover, the Broadway development project will have a new thoroughfare connecting Victoria Street to St James’s Park tube station. The towers will provide views of The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, St James’s Park, Horse Guards Parade and Green Park. “We are delighted to announce the selection of Multiplex as our preferred main contractor to deliver this landmark development in central London,” said Northcare development director for Broadway, David Harman. “This is a major milestone for the project and demonstrates our commitment to delivering a world-class, vibrant destination located in one of the capital’s most exciting areas.” The development was designed by Squire + Partners, while Robert Bird Group were chosen as the structural engineer and Keltbray was chosen to deliver enabling works and piling package for the site. “We look forward to working alongside Multiplex to realise our vision and see them forge ahead with construction. To date, all milestones have been delivered ahead of programme, from securing planning consent in 2016, completing demolition of the existing 1960’s 22-storey building in 2017 and more recently finishing the piling phase in June 2018,” David Harman added. Work on the project will begin by next January and is expected to be completed in December 2021. Northcare (Scotland) Ltd is a family run business, which has been established for over 25 years and owns care homes in the South Lanarkshire, Glasgow City and East Renfrewshire areas, expanding into Edinburgh with a state of the art care home opening in spring 2018.
HFD Property Group (HFD) has announced the successful practical completion of TUV SUD NEL’s (TUV) new test flow laboratory in East Kilbride. The construction work on the base building, known as the Reynolds Building, is finished and TUV have now commenced the fit out of the £16 million Advanced Multiphase Facility (AMF) in East Kilbride. Once the fit out is completed, the AMF’s test range capability, including operating pressures, temperatures, flowrates and metrology will be beyond anything currently available in the world. Operating at pressures up to 150 bar, the facility will double current capabilities to replicate extreme production conditions experienced by the oil and gas production industry. The AMF will provide opportunities for industry-led projects, training and academic research. It will create at least 17 new jobs and safeguarding 82 and it will futureproof the delivery of innovative technical services to the oil and gas production market for the next 25 years, and position Scotland as a world leader in multiphase flow measurement. “HFD are delighted to be part of a Scottish led project of such international import; HFD as a group prides itself on working with occupiers to ensure our buildings meet their needs in full. In this instance the challenges were both technical and timebound; and we are delighted to have succeeded in delivering this key milestone for TUV. HFD has a wealth of experience working with Oil & Gas occupiers and having provided this platform for the project, we will continue to support TUV throughout their fit out and beyond,” said Matt Bellshaw, Property Director of HFD Property Group. The 20,000 sq ft building has been under construction since September 2017 and despite major weather disruption during the winter months, the work was completed on time and on budget to a short 6-month programme. The AMF development was supported by Scottish Enterprise with £4.9 million of research and development funding, while TUV’s parent company, TUV SUD AG is investing £11.1 million. The project marks the largest capital investment to date in the company’s UK business.
Hartshead Square, a mixed use commercial development in Sheffield city centre, is being launched to the market by Greenridge Investment Management for a price tag of £41 million. The current passion rent from the 300,000 sq. ft. asset is just under £3 million per year. “With NCP recently secured on a long-term lease, The Department of Work and Pensions openly stating that they wish to remain at the property and significant ongoing investment and development into Sheffield, this is an asset that still has huge potential for growth. An acquisition at this level, based on indicative debt terms, would produce an attractive cash on cash return in excess of 10% pa,” said Bik Bhuptani, Greenridge director. Advising Greenridge Investment Management is the Leeds office of Knight Frank. According to Rebecca Farnsworth, director of the Leeds office of Knight Frank, Hartshead Square is an attractive Sharia investment with a secure income in an exciting and evolving city to invest in. “Sheffield is experiencing unprecedented change with £1.3bn to be invested in the region. With major global companies such as McLaren and Boeing announcing new purpose built facilities in the region, Sheffield is being firmly placed on the radar of international investors,” said Rebecca. “The immediate vicinity of Hartshead Square is being upgraded with a number of redevelopments including residential, student residential, hotel and the creation of a tech hub, increasing the vibrancy and diversity of the area,” she added. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank has 411 offices in 59 countries and employing more than 14,000 members of staff. The team there builds long-term relationships, which allow them to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property in all key markets. They believe personal interaction is a crucial part in ensuring that every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best, be it commercial or residential.
Moray Council has approved the first phase of a development that aims to bring 1,500 new homes to Elgin. The first phase includes the building of 500 homes, cycle paths and a new primary school at Findrassie on the northern edge of the town. Findrassie development is expected to feature 1,500 houses, community facilities, a primary school and a twelve hectare business park within several distinct phases, which will take around 25 years to be completed. Space has also been provided on the site for a farm shop, café and other retail space for firm looking to expand their services in the area. Landowner Pitgaveny Estate revealed a public consultation would begin shortly as developer Barratt draws up final plans. “The approval importantly provides a landmark opportunity for us all to see the wider vision for Findrassie, which has been carefully shaped and informed to respect the landscape and community, come one step closer,” said Co-owner Crinan Dunbar. The council’s planning committee unanimously approved the application during its meeting. Head of development services, Jim Grant, explained that some alterations may be necessary if the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness dualling route passes to the north of the town. “This is just the first step for what should be a big boost for Elgin and Moray,” said John Cowe, chairman of the council’s economic development committee. “Another primary school is important and it ties in with a lot of our aspirations with the growth deal.” The integration of Findrassie into the new neighbourhood of Elgin will create a sense of place and identity from the outset. The masterplan establishes connection into the existing surrounding residential areas to ensure the development is integrated and can become part of the local community. The design also respects the existing tree planting and historical field pattern.
An integrated access system from the UK’s leading scaffolding and access system provider has been used on a major new residential development in Manchester. A total of 71 mastclimbers have been provided by SGB, for the creation of the Clipper’s Quay project which has been built by Sir Robert McAlpine in Salford Quays. The Clipper’s Quay project includes five blocks of between nine and 11 storeys, incorporating various commercial spaces and over 600 residential units, and it is believed to be one of the largest private rented sector developments outside London. “Scaffolding access was originally considered for this project, but a mastclimber solution proved to be much more cost-effective,” explains SGB’s Business Development Manager, Karl Hancock “We have worked with Sir Robert McAlpine on previous projects, so they were aware of our capabilities in servicing a large project such as this. They also knew that we could supply a range of different mastclimber solutions and associated equipment to suit the different requirements which a project such as this creates.” SGB worked closely with their client over an 18-month period, right from the design stage right through to delivery. “Being involved from a very early stage helps us to design an access solution which meets the client’s specific needs right from the outset, and which is also sufficiently flexible to accommodate any changes or unexpected requirements which arise over time,” adds Karl. “In this instance we created a system which included a combination of single and twin mastclimbers, and this proved to be an extremely practical and cost-effective solution.” For more details, visit www.sgb.co.uk, call 01372 381 300, follow ‘SGB a BrandSafway Company’ on Linkedin, or @SGB_Brand_UK on Twitter.
C&C Catering Equipment Ltd, the Chester-based company has announced their latest project. Located in Shrewsbury, the company’s newest bar and grill, The Warehouse will be working to serve customers throughout the day and into the night at a venue that required the appropriate facilities for their food and beverage offerings. C&C have said that they were delighted to be involved with the project. The Catering Equipment company is known for being one of the UK’s leading specialist kitchen contractors. The multi-award winning company works to create and installs the correct equipment in professional catering environments for clients throughout the UK. The Warehouse Bar & Grill owner has created this new space following the success of his first venture, The Church, located in Chester and fitted with catering facilities from C&C in 2013. The Warehouse in Shrewsbury required a finish was equally as high as the Chester venture in order to showcase their range of local and national produce. The Bar & Grill will offer handcrafted pies and homemade pizzas. This new sleek and modern location has had a range of brands involved in its creation. These brands included C&C Catering Fabrications, Retigo, Blue Seal, Meiko, Polar refrigeration and IMC bar throughout The Warehouse’s main kitchen, prep kitchen and bar area. The new facilities look great and will be a valuable new eatery to be added to the portfolio of everyone involved. C&C Catering Equipment have worked on this project alongside their subsidiary companies C&C Catering Engineers Ltd and C&C Catering Fabrications Ltd. The company is a proud member of CEDA and works with a number of the top catering consultants and designers in the UK in order to make sure that their visions can be turned into a reality. The company has recently worked on a range of high profile projects such as Burberry HQ in London, Sunbury Court, the Salvation Army’s HQ building and Macmillan Publishing.
J Tomlinson is a privately owned company that works to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of services to their clients. The business offer construction and refurbishment work as well as repairs and maintenance and facilities management services as well as fully integrated solutions within social housing and the built environment. J Tomlinson has had an amazing move up the rankings in the annual list of Nottinghamshire’s top 200 businesses. The company, based in Beeston has lept from 66th position last year to 52nd place in the 2017 poll. The table has been compiled and released by a team of Derby Management professionals. It is the third year that the list has been put together and is based on turnover. The list was first announced by the Nottingham Post at an event that took place at Harts Restaurant and attended by a range of senior business professionals. J Tomlinson has been consistently moving up the rankings since the list began being compiled. In 2015, the company was ranked in 75th position, in 2016, J Tomlinson made it to 66th and their most recent ranking is this year’s result of 52nd. The CEO of J Tomlinson, Mark Davis has expressed delight at the result and it is also great to see a range of different companies thriving and new entries making it into the top 200 list. J Tomlinson was named as Nottingham Post’s Company of the Year in May, and it is great to have such support reinforced by moving further up the ranking of the top 200 businesses in Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire’s Top 200 Companies for 2017 list includes a number of popular household names such as Boots and Wilko or other companies that have their registered office in Nottinghamshire or an NG postcode. The companies are ranked according to the turnover that was reported between July 1st 2015 and June 30th 2016. Coming top of the list again was Boots UK Ltd with a turnover of £11,985 million.
