The consultation on the UK Air Quality Plan has been published. Matthew Pencharz has spoken out after the publishing of the Plan by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, or Defra. The former Deputy Mayor of London, Matthew Pencharz has said that the Government needs to do more
The largest 3D master plan model in the UK has been revealed at Barking Riverside which is one of the largest Brownfield sites in Europe. It is thought that the development will be able to offer 10,800 new homes in the East of London. The 3D printed mater plan was
SSM Holding AB have been expanding their presence in the popular suburb of Spånga. The company has recently acquired a new housing project from Nils Johnny Fastighets AB. The housing development is in Spånga Centrum and has a total floor space of 11,400 square meters. It is thought that SSM
Any injury that occurs at work must be recorded and reported by your employer. Working in construction or the industrial industry means being exposed to a large number of potential hazards and dangers. Naturally, the risk of injury is much higher in a construction site than it is in a
The National Law Firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that they have appointed a new partner to their National Real Estate team. It was announced that Robert Stangroom will be joining Irwin Mitchell at their Southampton office from the 8th May. In his new role Robert will be required to assist
Actavo | Building Solutions has been working to provide Bartholomew School with a new building to be used as an exam ad sixth form centre. The school is located in Eynsham in Oxfordshire and has been looking at the different ways they could reduce the pressure on the school that
Award-winning house builder Kier Living Eastern has revealed three superb show homes now available for viewing at its Tall Trees development in historic Potton. The Mayfair, an attractive four-bedroom home, the three-bedroom Bluebell and The Palmerston, also three bedrooms, give visitors a glimpse of the chance of an attractive lifestyle
Last week it was announced that the International real estate development company, HB Reavis, has acquired Elizabeth House. The site is located on London’s South Bank known as One Waterloo. The 945,000 sq. ft. development on this site has been given planning permission. This acquisition is the fourth development for
AEW UK REIT owns a portfolio of diverse portfolio of 31 commercial properties in different regions around the UK. The company has announced that they have acquired a number of industrial assets in Basildon in Essex, and Runcorn in Cheshire. These acquisitions are thought to have been obtained for around
Servest Group is a company that employs more than 20,000 people over 7,000 sites in order to leading facilities management services. The company works all around the UK and focuses on offering a transparent, innovative and partnership focused approach to the services that they provide. The company offers bespoke and
The consultation on the UK Air Quality Plan has been published. Matthew Pencharz has spoken out after the publishing of the Plan by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, or Defra. The former Deputy Mayor of London, Matthew Pencharz has said that the Government needs to do more to encourage local authorities in order to introduce and obtain the necessary powers to enforce environmental regulations on areas such as construction sites in order to promote the use of clean technologies following the Government Air Quality Plan that has been released by Defra. The Government Air Quality Plan that has been published appears to be quite unambitious, considering the construction equipment in London accounts for 7% of the emissions which leads to the high NO2 concentrations that are currently at a level which is unacceptable. These high levels of NO2 are high across the country and action needs to be taken in order to improve the air quality. However, the clean technologies that are available in this sector use batteries. These batteries can be used to supply temporary power for construction sites and events. These batteries are available in the marketplace and would lead to a significant reduction of air pollution if adopted more widely. Off Grid Energy is a company that works to save their customers thousands of pounds in fuel costs by using these clean technologies. These procedures could also reduce the pollution and noise created by construction sites. The former deputy Mayor of London has said that it is disappointing that the Defra Air Quality Plan that has been set out by the Government does not set out the reductions that the UK need to have a significant impact on the air pollution. More could be done to promote the utilization of these cleaner energy technologies that will save money as well as reduce emissions. The Air Quality Plan has previously set out regulations to start cleaning up the construction industry however in the newest publication, there was only mention of new machines being brought in to use in 2019, and no reference to any older and more polluting companies.
The largest 3D master plan model in the UK has been revealed at Barking Riverside which is one of the largest Brownfield sites in Europe. It is thought that the development will be able to offer 10,800 new homes in the East of London. The 3D printed mater plan was created by Hobs Studio, the 3D technology specialists. It is said that the model measures 3.6m x 2.6m x 1m and covers more than 1,000 of the buildings at the scale of 1:750. The sheer size of the project is illustrated by the model, however a third of the model’s surface depicts the River Thames. This 3D model of the Brownfield site in Barking was produced over the course of 4 and a half weeks at Hobs Studio which is in Central London. This model was printed using the UK’s largest SLA 3D printer which is an iPro 9000 XL. This printer has a build size of 1500mm x 750mm x 550mm. It is thought that during the development at Barking Riverside, a focus is being placed on investment in future technology in order to create their vision of the future of the development. The model was created using 35 litres of resin and was printed by using a process which is called stereolithography. After all the pieces were printed, the model took two days to build and it will be available for viewing at the new Experience Suite at the Barking Riverside Project office. 3D printing allows model production to happen much faster as well as allowing more accurate and detailed models to be produced. The detail is added to this process through the 3D photogrammetry data that is used. After the printing, the post production of the model is vital, with a specialised team working to add the finishing touches.
SSM Holding AB have been expanding their presence in the popular suburb of Spånga. The company has recently acquired a new housing project from Nils Johnny Fastighets AB. The housing development is in Spånga Centrum and has a total floor space of 11,400 square meters. It is thought that SSM will develop this recently acquired area in to around 250 cooperative apartments. The site was initially purchased for 65 MSEK and it is thought that there will be additional costs in place as a charge for future exploitation. Work of the development is predicted to start in the first quarter of 2020. If building goes to plan it has suggested that occupation of the site will occur in the final quarter of 2021. The properties will be located in Spånga Centrum where there are a lot of different shopping and restaurant options. Spånga also has a lot of different green areas and a mixture of different athletic facilities close by as well as a number of public transport options which include a commuter rail line and busses. The project to build approximately 250 houses will be run solely by SSM. The housing company focuses on one specific customer group when they are creating their properties. The market that is targeted is tomorrow’s urbanites, so SSM work to deliver functional and efficient housing to prospective buyers that are also in good central locations with easy access to public transport. It is thought that the new development in Spånga match the criteria and will be a valuable addition to the company’s portfolio. The company is also carrying out a development in Spånga Torg, and a project that will offer 80 cooperative apartments. It is thought that the apartments of this project will be complete and being filled for the latter part of 2019.
Any injury that occurs at work must be recorded and reported by your employer. Working in construction or the industrial industry means being exposed to a large number of potential hazards and dangers. Naturally, the risk of injury is much higher in a construction site than it is in a regular office. High scaffoldings, heavy loads and dangerous machinery are just a few of the possible health and safety hazards that industrial employees face each time they go to work. If an accident occurs, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These costs are in place to pay for any medical expenses related to the accident that occurred whilst you were at work. However, many people are unsure about how to approach claiming compensation and most don’t even know if they qualify for it. Here is all of the information you need to know regarding your rights and claiming compensation: What Steps Should You Take? If an accident occurs in the workplace, there are certain steps you and your employer should take. Your employer must report the incident, especially if it is serious. It is also their duty to ensure that you are aware of the health and safety issues that concern you as an employee. Industrial accidents can be very serious. There are lots of different types of heavy machinery and potential health hazards right, left and centre. If your employer failed to make you aware of these hazards, you may be able to claim as a result of their negligence. Accidents that must be reported include: Chemical related injuries (chemical burns for example) Major injuries such as broken limbs Accidents that occurred due to things like gas or scaffolding that has collapsed. Disease or death If your work-related injury required you to take off more than three days, that injury must be reported by your employer. Who is to Blame for your Accident? As previously mentioned, your employer is responsible for your safety in the workplace. Working in the industrial industry requires that you be equipped with the right tools for the job. However, these tools must also include things like hard hats and gloves for your safety. For example, if a chemical related accident took place and you were not wearing a pair of high-quality vinyl gloves to protect yourself, you could suffer serious chemical burns and will be eligible to claim compensation. Can you Claim Compensation? Sustaining a personal injury that was not your fault leaves you open to the possibility of claiming compensation. Of course, you will have to prove your injury was a result of a third party’s negligence and that you are not to blame. According to www.citizensadvice.org.uk, the court will decide how much you are owed in compensation. The general damages paid are to cover the pain of the injury whilst special damages are paid for the financial loss that the injury has had on your life from the moment the accident occurred, right up until the date of the court hearing.
The National Law Firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that they have appointed a new partner to their National Real Estate team. It was announced that Robert Stangroom will be joining Irwin Mitchell at their Southampton office from the 8th May. In his new role Robert will be required to assist the Partner David Fanchi and work with the other nine members of the Southampton-based real estate team. The role will involve concentrating on the more general commercial real estate aspects of the work involved. Irwin Mitchell is a company that is more than 100 years old and is classed as one of the largest law firms in the UK. The firm offers both Personal and Business Legal Services to their clients. In 2015 Irwin Mitchell merged with Thomas Eggar LL, which meant that the company expanded its presence in London and in the South Est of the UK. The Law firm has also acquired MPH Solicitors which was a specialised Personal Injury specialist, and the private wealth firm Berkeley Law over the course of the past few years. Robert Stangroom is joining Irwin Mitchell from Wannops LLP. In his previous role, Robert was a partner and before this position he worked at Shoosmiths. In the Past Robert Stangroom has worked with David Fanchi at Thomas Eggar. Hopefully their previous working relationship will lead to a successful transition and flourishing relationship going forward. The Irwin Mitchell real estate practice now has more than 40 partners spread across the UK and 81 other real estate lawyers. These figure are continuing to expand as the Law firm does. There are a number of real estate teams and they are located at Irwin Mitchell’s 9 BLS offices. It is hoped that Robert will be a useful new addition as Real Estate Partner in the Southampton based office and will boost the Southampton office and their coverage across the Southern markets.
Actavo | Building Solutions has been working to provide Bartholomew School with a new building to be used as an exam ad sixth form centre. The school is located in Eynsham in Oxfordshire and has been looking at the different ways they could reduce the pressure on the school that has been caused by an increase in the number of pupils each year. Actavo | Building Solutions has been ranked as the fastest growing modular building company for the last three years. The modular building company worked with Ridge and Partners in order to deliver the new sixth form centre. The new building will offer the students more space as well as a modern learning space. The centre is a single-storey 352m² extension that includes a multi-purpose hall that can be used for study, but also has the capacity for 130 exam desks during the exam season. The hall area of the new building also contains a new acoustic partition as well as foldaway tables and trunking that has power points to allow pupils to get plugged in access for laptops and portable devices. In the building there is also a cloakroom and a kitchen, plant room cleaner’s cupboard and two staff offices as well as storage space for furniture and three unisex WCs. For this project Bartholomew School needed to accommodate the ever increasing number of pupils attracted to the school as well as keeping within the architectural heritage of the school while offering a space that would add to the learning experience of the sixth form students. It is thought that the new centre adds a fresh aspect to the older buildings of the school that surround it. Actavo were asked to create a cost effective building that can be completed quickly while keeping high standards of performance. Increasingly schools are looking to offsite construction projects in order to offer the optimum construction solution.
Award-winning house builder Kier Living Eastern has revealed three superb show homes now available for viewing at its Tall Trees development in historic Potton. The Mayfair, an attractive four-bedroom home, the three-bedroom Bluebell and The Palmerston, also three bedrooms, give visitors a glimpse of the chance of an attractive lifestyle with spacious living areas and elegant kitchens. This impressive collection of homes is already proving popular with happy buyers already snapping them up. Kier Living Eastern’s sales and marketing director David Thomas said: “Tall Trees is a beautiful place to set up home, whether you are looking for your first house, are a growing family in need of more space or even downsizing. “I would encourage house hunters to look sooner rather than later so they do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity.” This striking collection of 31 new homes features six different property types which will offer something for everyone, and is phase one of a total 151 houses. Tall Trees is just off Biggleswade Road, close to Potton’s historic centre, which enjoys a Georgian market square, a host of independent retailers and supermarkets. Prices at Tall Trees start at £299,995 for three bedroom homes. Some properties may also be eligible for Help to Buy. Homes are available under Kier Living Eastern’s part exchange scheme, where the buyer’s existing property is given a fair offer based on independent market valuations. The initiative removes any chain from the sale, while estate agency fees can be avoided. Terms and conditions of the scheme can be found on the Kier website. To view The Mayfair, The Bluebell or The Palmerston, simply pop along to the marketing suite, which is open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For more information, call the sales team on 07784365760 or visit www.kierliving.co.uk. For more information about Kier Living Eastern, visit www.kierliving.co.uk
Last week it was announced that the International real estate development company, HB Reavis, has acquired Elizabeth House. The site is located on London’s South Bank known as One Waterloo. The 945,000 sq. ft. development on this site has been given planning permission. This acquisition is the fourth development for the London portfolio of HB Reavis. The project is an office-led development and is situated on York Road and next to Waterloo Stations. This high-profile development has been ear-marked for regeneration for over ten years. Elizabeth House is a 1960s office building that is looking dated and in need or refurbishment. It is thought that planning permission has been granted for two new buildings to be constructed. There is the possibility that this permission will lead to wider regeneration in the surrounding area. Elizabeth house, though dated, is located in a strategically import and well-connected section of the South Bank, so wide regeneration plans will be positive. The proposed new development will be made up if a 29 story building to the north of the site that will hold offices and residential units and a 10 storey building that s located in the south of the site that will provide office and retail space. The proposed development scheme will create a 945,000 sq. ft. of developed space which will include 753,000 sq. ft. of commercial floor space and 142 homes. There will also be public space that will amounts to 192,000 sq. ft. For HB Reavis, Elizabeth house is a great property to have in their portfolio, especially since it has been considered for development for more than a decade. This successful acquisition follows the launch of the company’s flagship project, Varso Place in Warsaw. Varso Place is a 1.5 million sq. ft. mixed use development scheme that will be Europe’s tallest high rise building when it is completed in 2020
AEW UK REIT owns a portfolio of diverse portfolio of 31 commercial properties in different regions around the UK. The company has announced that they have acquired a number of industrial assets in Basildon in Essex, and Runcorn in Cheshire. These acquisitions are thought to have been obtained for around £2.6 million. The Basildon asset is a 33,000 sq. ft. single-let industrial use building that is situated on the already established Pipps Hill Industrial Estate. This site is located close to the A127 and is around five miles away from Junction 29 of the M25. The purchase price of this asset was £2 million because of the attractive net yield of 9.3% for the site as well as a reversionary yield of 8.8%. The asset has a low capita value of £64 per sq. ft. and the industrial building will be let to Merson Signs Ltd on a new 10-year lease for a passing rent of £6 per sq. ft. The second asset is the Runcorn asset has had an initial yield of 7.8%. This Runcorn asset marks the completion of AEW’s acquisition of the whole Sarus Court industrial estate. The company already owned five of the six units on the industrial estate, which provides modern units that are finished to a high specification and are between 11,000 and 17,000 sq. ft. These industrial units have been let to several light-industrial occupiers through a weighted average unexpired lease, or WAULT, from more than 4 years. The new acquisition is currently let to Dimension Data until 2020 and it is thought that the unit offers a great deal of reversionary potential. The passing rent for this property is £4.50 per sq. ft. Sarus Court is a part of the Manor Park industrial estate located to the west of Runcorn and five kilometers away from the Mersey Gateway Project due to finish in autumn this year.
Servest Group is a company that employs more than 20,000 people over 7,000 sites in order to leading facilities management services. The company works all around the UK and focuses on offering a transparent, innovative and partnership focused approach to the services that they provide. The company offers bespoke and specialist services that are value for money to customers in the retail, leisure, public, commercial, construction, transport and logistics industries. Servest is based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Solihull and Edinburgh but have a corporate office in Bury St Edmunds. The company is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management as well as The Building Futures Group and the British Institute of Cleaning Science to name a few. These institutions allow Servest to take an active role in the facilities management community. It has been announced that Servest has had their contract with the popular high street retail brand Primark extended. The facilities management provider has been working with Primark for the past 13 years and it is a credit to Servest’s good work that the contract has been extended. Servest works to provide the cleaning services for Primark stores all across the UK. After a successful tender by the company, they have been able to keep hold of this lucrative contract. Servest had to put in a competitive tender to the contract which will see them working with Primark for another three years. The role of Servest in the Primark stores will be to supply daily cleaning for the 165 stores located all around the UK. It is also thought that all of the janitorial functions, washroom consumables and window cleaning duties will be provided by the company across all sites. It is positive that the company has been able to keep the contract, and Primark will be assured of the standard of work provided by the company that has worked with them for more than a decade.